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The Stella Athletics Carnival will take place on the first day of Term 2 (Tuesday 30 April). Here's all you need to know to prepare for a successful day.

Date: Tuesday 30 April (first day of Term 2)

Venue: ES Marks Athletics Track, Kensington

Time: PC will be held at school at 8.40am. Buses depart Stella from 8.45am and will return at the conclusion of carnival. Buses will be provided to transport all students to and from the carnival. There will be one early bus which departs at 7.30am for house captains and competitors in the discus, javelin and 1500m events.

What to wear: House colours in the theme: ‘animals’. Students may dress up in their house colours in this theme. Please ensure clothes are suitable for athletics events, including appropriate sport shoes.

Special Events: Javelin, discus and the 1500m events will be held before the start of the carnival. Students who have signed up for these events must catch the bus that departs Stella at 7.30am.

The carnival is a compulsory school day. Parents/guardians should follow regular absentee procedures if their daughter is unwell. Carnivals are whole day College events. Students in Years 7 – 12 are required to be present all day.
  • Entries for the championship running events and field events will close on Monday. Students have all been emailed the link to sign up for these events. Please note that all field events will require students to sign up prior to the carnival. Students may not enter field events on the day.
  • Students may enter the non-championship 100m, 200m, and 800m as well as some fun, novelty events on the day.
  • There are no finals for any event. Overall placings will be calculated on times.
  • We encourage all students to get involved in lots of events!
  • Please bring sun cream and hat
  • There will be NO CANTEEN at the carnival. Students will need to pack ALL FOOD AND DRINK for the day.
  • Phones should be left at home or at school – NO PHONES at the carnival.
  • The carnival will conclude at 2.00pm. Students will then return to school for the athletics carnival presentation. All students will be dismissed from school at 320pm.
  • Carnivals are “no drive days” for Senior students.

The Athletics Carnival will be a fun day. We encourage all students to get involved in all of the fun events and cheering!

Parents/guardians will need to approve the Consent2Go permission note prior to the end of Term 1.