Student Start-Up details

Thursday Jan 28:  Arrive 8.20 for 8.30am  PC class and full timetabled day for all students Years 8-12.

Secondary InterHouse Swimming Carnival Monday Feb 1

On Monday the 1^st of February our secondary students will be travelling to the Somerset Pool to compete in Hillcrest’s first sports carnival for the year!

 The pool is situated at Somerset College, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba.  Entry to the pool is via the road adjacent to the lower oval.  Parking is available adjacent to the tennis courts (entry via lower road near oval).   

Arrangements for students:

Secondary students will gather on the outdoor basketball court in their PC classes at 8.30am and will depart Hillcrest on our College buses around 9:00am.   The day will be a mix of serious competition and fun as swimmers compete for age champions, school records and the coveted “Champion House Shield”. The carnival is a core part of the College’s program and attendance is compulsory.  The College will be following up unexplained absences with phone calls to parents on the day.

 Dress:

Full Sports Uniform with coloured House polo shirt, sports shoes and hat are to be worn to and from the College on the day.  Students are permitted and encouraged to adorn and add to their uniform with items in House colours.  Once at the venue, students may change into thongs if they are frequently in and out of the pool.

Swimmers:

Boys are to compete in College board shorts or competition speedos, and girls are required to wear the College swimmers or one piece navy swimsuit. Rash shirts are also encouraged to be worn while competing.

Food and drink:

Hat, water-bottle, sun-block and food for the day.  A full canteen will be provided on the day.

 Weather considerations:

Should there be any rain on Monday morning the carnival will proceed as water-proof shade sails are provided for spectators.

Secondary InterHouse Swimming Carnival Monday Feb 1

On Monday the 1^st of February our secondary students will be travelling to the Somerset Pool to compete in Hillcrest’s first sports carnival for the year!

 The pool is situated at Somerset College, Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba.  Entry to the pool is via the road adjacent to the lower oval.  Parking is available adjacent to the tennis courts (entry via lower road near oval).  

Arrangements for students:

Secondary students will gather on the outdoor basketball court in their PC classes at 8.30am and will depart Hillcrest on our College buses around 9:00am.   The day will be a mix of serious competition and fun as swimmers compete for age champions, school records and the coveted “Champion House Shield”. The carnival is a core part of the College’s program and attendance is compulsory.  The College will be following up unexplained absences with phone calls to parents on the day.

Dress:

Full Sports Uniform with coloured House polo shirt, sports shoes and hat are to be worn to and from the College on the day.  Students are permitted and encouraged to adorn and add to their uniform with items in House colours.  Once at the venue, students may change into thongs if they are frequently in and out of the pool.

Swimmers:

Boys are to compete in College board shorts or competition speedos, and girls are required to wear the College swimmers or one piece navy swimsuit. Rash shirts are also encouraged to be worn while competing.

Food and drink:

Hat, water-bottle, sun-block and food for the day.  A full canteen will be provided on the day.

Weather considerations:

Should there be any rain on Monday morning the carnival will proceed as water-proof shade sails are provided for spectators.