WGC Athletics Day
Carolyn Kirkpatrick - February 13, 2023
Friday 17 February - Newtown Park
- Athletics Day is on Friday 17th February at Newtown Park. The whole school will be attending and competing. Students are encouraged to dress up and decorate themselves in their house colours. Students are allowed to travel to and from the sports in their house decorations.
- If you are a competitive athlete, please sign up on the notice board in the Gym Foyer. All students are encouraged to take part in the House events. Students can just turn up on the day and compete in an event (or choose not to), in both Championships and House events.
- House activities will also be held and we encourage students to take part, to gain participation points for
- Please bring food, sun screen, water, hats and jackets. There will be a Smoothie Truck at the venue.
- It is a compulsory school day. Students must arrive by 9am. Attendance will be taken at the end of the day.
- Buses will leave from outside the College on Murphy Street. Students will need to report to this spot, no later than 8.30am. Otherwise they must report directly at the Park no later than 9am. Priority will be given to juniors.
- Please note, if students are planning to run in the 1500m race at 9.30am, they should make their own way to the park as the buses may not arrive in time.
- WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE GRASS FIELD INFRONT OF THE STANDS THIS YEAR. THE UPPER FIELD WILL BE USED FOR SOME EVENTS IE VORTEX, DISCUS & JAVELIN.
- Students cannot leave the grounds unless they have proof of an appointment and a signed note from their parents/caregivers.
- Buses will depart from the Park at approx. 2.30pm to return students to the school. The normal school buses home will depart from the College at the usual time. Priority will be given to transporting the junior students back to WGC and those who have sports games. Senior students may have to use public transport and will need money for this.
- Cancellation. The sports are unlikely to be cancelled as we do not have another time to run them but if you are in doubt, check the school website, school App and Instagram.
