Clyde Primary School

On Thursday 13th December from 12-1.30pm, Foundation to Year 2 will take part in our Junior Sports Day. This is a time for our Junior School to work in teams and take part in a range of different activities, while earning house points for their house. Foundation to Year 2 students can dress in house colours on the day and please make sure they are wearing suitable footwear and a sun smart hat. Drink breaks will be given throughout the event.

Families and friends are welcome to come and cheer the children on during the event. If you would like to help out on an activity, please see Mrs Bevis.

Clyde Primary School Swimming Carnival will be held on Monday 17th December 2018. This carnival is for all students (F-6) to participate in.

What to wear: Students can come dressed in their house colours. Students are required to follow our Sun Smart policy by wearing a rash vest or t-shirt while swimming. They also need to be wearing a wide brim hat (school hat) and sunscreen when out of the water. Please also make sure ALL clothing, shoes and towels are named.

What to bring:

• Sunscreen will be available for students on the day, however if you would prefer your child to use their own, please make sure it is named and packed in their bag.

• Snack, lunch and water bottle. There will be NO canteen available on the day.

Venue: Doveton Pool in the Park. 64 Tristania Street, Doveton Victoria 3177

Time: All students are to be in their classroom by 9am. Buses leaving at 9.15am. Students will return to school by 3.15pm. The first event is scheduled for 10am.

Transportation: Students will be traveling by bus to the venue. All buses will be seat belted for the safety of our students.

Cost per child: $10 (This can be paid using CSEF, QKR or at the office with cash or Eftpos)

A permission form must be completed – click on the pencil in the tool bar at the top (in your FlexiBuzz app). The Event/Activity title is Swimming Carnival 2018. Payment / permission due by 10th December 2018

At the end of the swimming carnival, students will have the opportunity to play on the giant water slide.

Parent helpers required: If any parents are interested in helping at the event, please let Mrs Bevis know as soon as possible.

Parents are more than welcome to come and watch on the day.

Foundation to Year 2 students will only be involved in activities in the learner’s pool (waist high water) and will have floatation devices available to them.

Year 3-6 students will have the opportunity to swim in races of 25m Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke. If your child is in Year 2 and can confidently swim 25m and would like to compete in the races, please let Mrs Bevis or your classroom teacher know.

Please speak with your child’s classroom teacher if you are concerned about your child’s safety around water.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs Bevis.