Matangi School Cross Country
The Matangi School Cross Country will be held on Wednesday 20th August (postponement date Friday 22nd August). The cross country will begin at 9:00am with a welcome assembly and house chants. The first race (Year 6 boys) will start at 9:20am. Girls' and boys' starts will be staggered to ease congestion through the narrow places. The approximate timetable is as follows:
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Welcome then house chants |
9:00 |
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Year 6 boys Year 6 girls |
9:20 & 9:25 |
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Year 5 boys Year 5 girls |
9:40 & 9:45 |
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Year 4 boys Year 4 girls |
10:00 & 10:05 |
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Year 3 boys Year 3 girls |
10:20 & 10:25 |
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Morning tea |
10:40-11:00 |
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Year 2 boys Year 2 girls |
11:10 & 11:15 |
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Year 1 boys Year 1 girls |
11:25 & 11:30 |
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Year 0 boys Year 0 girls |
11:40 & 11:45 |
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Prize giving |
12:00 |
Shoes are needed for the event, as they will be running on gravel, in farm paddocks, and on grass, which could have prickles. Bring a substantial lunch and drink bottle to keep hydrated during the day. WEAR HOUSE COLOURS on the day - talk to your classroom teacher if you are unsure which house you are in. Have warm clothes/a jacket for after the event.
Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend and take photos, but they must stay off the course during each event. Teachers will be available to provide students with assistance if required.
Part of the cross country course is through the reserve. Due to this, there will be no access to the reserve on the morning of Wednesday 20th August, until the cross country has finished. If you are coming to watch your child participate, parking is available on Matangi Road.
We need parent help to run this event, and hay bales for the course. If you are available to volunteer or provide hay bales, please contact Lauren Dawber.
If you have any further questions regarding the day, please feel free to contact me.
Lauren Dawber
ldawber@matangi.school.nz