{"id":26711,"date":"2026-10-15T11:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=26711"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:41:33","slug":"years-2-6-swimming-carnival-2","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/years-2-6-swimming-carnival-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Years 2\u20136 Swimming Carnival"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Get ready to make a splash!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Years 2\u20136 Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 18 November at Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre, commencing at 9.00am.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please read the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Parent\">Parent and Spectator Seating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Arrangements\">Arrangements for the Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Rego\">Swimming Events and Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Years\">Years 3 to 6 Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Sun\">Sun Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Food\">Food and Drink<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Selection\">Selection for the 2027 SCEGGS Swim Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Co\">Co-curricular Activities on Wednesday 18 November<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Wet\">Wet Weather Arrangements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>\u00a0<\/h5>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Parent\"><\/a>Parent and Spectator Seating<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Parents and spectators are warmly invited to attend and may sit in the balcony viewing area at the northern end of the pool or behind the students in the tiered stands.<\/p>\n<p>Students must remain in their designated House areas throughout the Carnival, so parents and spectators are asked not to sit with them.<\/p>\n<p>Entry for spectators aged 16 years and over is $3.50.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Arrangements\"><\/a>Arrangements for the Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Students should arrive at school by 8.15am, wearing their PE uniform with swimmers underneath, and attend Form Time as usual. Chartered buses will depart SCEGGS at 8.30am.<\/p>\n<p>Students are encouraged to show their House spirit by wearing decorated hats, coloured socks, T-shirts and other House coloured accessories. To minimise waste, pom-poms and paper streamers are not permitted. Students must wear their PE uniform correctly when travelling to and from school.<\/p>\n<p>At the conclusion of the Carnival, students will either return to school by chartered bus or be collected from the venue by a parent or carer.<\/p>\n<p>If you intend to collect your daughter from the pool, please provide written permission to her class teacher in advance. Students returning by bus will arrive at school in time for normal car-line collection.<\/p>\n<p>All students are expected to remain for the entire carnival. Early departures require prior approval from Mrs Dempsey.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Rego\"><\/a>Swimming Events and Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong><em>Years 4\u20136<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>All students will automatically be entered in the following events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50m Freestyle<\/li>\n<li>50m Breaststroke<\/li>\n<li>50m Backstroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students who attend squad training and can confidently complete the distances within an appropriate time may also enter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50m Butterfly<\/li>\n<li>100m Freestyle<\/li>\n<li>200m Individual Medley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students wishing to compete in these additional events must register via Clipboard.<\/p>\n<h5><strong><em>Year 3<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>All Year 3 students must register their events via Clipboard.<\/p>\n<p>Students may choose to compete in either 25m or 50m races in Freestyle, Breaststroke and Backstroke. We encourage students to challenge themselves with the 50m distances where appropriate, while recognising that confidence and enjoyment are equally important.<\/p>\n<p>Please discuss the options with your daughter and select events suited to her swimming ability and confidence.<\/p>\n<h5><strong><em>Year 2<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Year 2 students will participate in 25m Freestyle and Backstroke events.<\/p>\n<p>This provides an opportunity to experience their first Primary Swimming Carnival, develop confidence and contribute to their House. From Year 3, students will be able to participate in a broader range of events.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Years\"><\/a>Years 3\u20136 Registration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Please complete the <strong>2026 Primary Swim Carnival<\/strong> form via <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.clipboard.app\/sceggs-darlinghurst\/activity-selection\">Clipboard.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The carnival program will be available in Week 5 through Behind the Green Gate (BTGG) and the SCEGGS App.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Sun\"><\/a>Sun Safety<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>As the pool at Lane Cove is outdoors, sun protection is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Students must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear a T-shirt when not competing.<\/li>\n<li>Wear a hat while seated in the stands.<\/li>\n<li>Bring sunscreen and reapply it regularly throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students should wear their SCEGGS swimsuit and are also encouraged to wear rash shirts or other sun protective swimwear.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Food\"><\/a>Food and Drink<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Students should bring sufficient food for the day, including recess and lunch, along with a large water bottle.<\/p>\n<p>Parents are asked not to purchase or bring takeaway food for their daughters.<\/p>\n<p>The venue caf\u00e9 will be available to parents and spectators only. Students are not permitted to purchase or consume food or drinks from the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Selection\"><\/a>Selection for the 2027 SCEGGS Swimming Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Carnival results will contribute to the selection of the 2027 SCEGGS Swimming Team for students in Years 3\u20136, who will compete at the Junior IGSA Swimming Carnival.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are absent on the day, along with all students entering Year 3 in 2027, will have an opportunity to attend time trials early next year. Further details will be provided closer to the date.<\/p>\n<p>The final team will be selected taking into consideration times recorded at the School Carnival, subsequent time trials and current Swimming NSW results. This will be at the discretion of the Sports Department.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all students to participate enthusiastically, challenge themselves and strive for their personal best.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Co\"><\/a>Co-curricular Activities on Wednesday 18 November<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sinfonietta:<\/strong> The before school rehearsal will be cancelled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>After school sport:<\/strong> Activities will proceed as usual, although attendance is optional. If your daughter will not be attending, please notify the relevant Sports Coordinator or email <a href=\"mailto:sport@sceggs.nsw.edu.au\">sport@sceggs.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Wet\"><\/a>Wet Weather Arrangements<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In the event of inclement weather, a decision regarding cancellation will be made by <strong>7.30am<\/strong> on the day and communicated via Clipboard and the SCEGGS App.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to a wonderful day of swimming, participation and House spirit!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-26711 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Primary-swim-carnival-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Primary-swim-carnival-1-300x200.jpg\" 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d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Primary-Swim-Carnival-12.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Primary-Swim-Carnival-12-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Primary-swim-carnival-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2026\/10\/Primary-swim-carnival-4-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mr Adrian Hammond<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Primary Sport Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to make a splash! The Years 2\u20136 Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 18 November at Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre, commencing at 9.00am. &nbsp; Please read the following information: Parent and Spectator Seating Arrangements for the Day Swimming Events and Registration Years 3 to 6 Registration Sun Safety Food and Drink [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[],"article_tag":[107],"class_list":["post-26711","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","article_tag-primary-sport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/26711","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26711"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=26711"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=26711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}