Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Athletics Carnival 

On Tuesday 16 September, the Year 9 PASS class enjoyed an immersive experience helping at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Athletics Carnival, which was held at the Sylvania Waters Athletics Track. 

This experience gave us the opportunity to learn new things, make new connections with younger children and also take on responsibilities in helping run the track and field athletics events. We assisted with a range of activities such as time keeping for the track events, giving out ribbons and helping run the shot put, long jump and high jump events.  

We saw all the effort and planning that goes on behind the scenes to organise such a large event. We really enjoyed helping the teachers run each of the track and field events. We also enjoyed encouraging the students as they participated and learnt new skills in athletics. Watching the younger students give their best and encourage each other was a very heartfelt experience. Overall, the day was an eye opening experience allowing us to step up into leadership roles and work in teams, helping the athletics carnival run. 

On behalf of Year 9 PASS class