Our 4 Houses continue to battle it out in the quest for 2019 House Cup glory. Competitions as always, have been broad and varied with the aim to include every student at PBC. Recent competitions have included the Trick Shots Instagram based comp and a Skip Off @interhouse_comps. Congratulations to Ziggy Gillespie from the Spartans for taking out the win in the Trick Shots comp. His Trick Shot featured Ziggy launching a handball into a basket, by flipping and then catching his skateboard. Very impressive indeed. Shout out to the Vikings who had the highest participation in this competition!

The Skip Off tested both student’s stamina and skills through the longest skip and most double-unders comp. It was great to see so many students and teachers get involved.

2019 Track and Field Carnival

The 2019 Track and Field Carnival is fast approaching. Thursday 30 May is our selected events day and Friday 31 May is the official full school Carnival. There will be a great carnival atmosphere on the day, with many ways for students to have fun and be involved. Competitive and participation races will be held on the track, and field events will occur throughout the two days (see details below).

The Track and Field Carnival is the only day on the PBC calendar that brings all students together in competition and fun. House Leaders encourage all students to dress up in their House colours and represent their House with pride on the day. Athenians – Yellow; Spartans – Blue; Phoenicians – Red; Vikings – Green
Extra activities have been booked and are always a huge hit with the students. This year the activities include: Bubble Soccer, Giant Slide, Inflatable Obstacle Courses and Ninja Wall. To partake in these activities, students will need to purchase a wristband ($5). These will be on sale before school Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (carnival day). We recommend that wristbands are purchased before the day.

Any students wishing to be nominated for the 1500m, 3000m or hurdles for DISTRICT TRACK & FIELD must see Mrs Hart by the end of this week.

The summary below details how the two days will run.

Thursday 30 May – Selected Events Day

• All timetable classes run as normal
• Field events run from 12:00-3:00pm for pre-nominated students only
• Field events: Discus, Javelin, Triple Jump
• Students can qualify for District T&F for these events on this day
• Students must nominate to be allowed out of class to compete
• Nominate on the sign-up sheets in the Hall or through House Leaders in Care Class
• Students competing encouraged to wear House Colours (12-3pm only)

Friday 31 May – Full School Carnival Day

• No normal classes run
• All students expected to attend and participate
• Students go to Care Class and then move to the oval
• All Track Events, Shot Put, High Jump, Long Jump are run on this day (see rotation for times)
• Alternative activities include Bubble Soccer, Giant Slide, Inflatable Obstacle courses and Ninja Wall
• Wristband ($5) on sale for use of Alternative activities Wed, Thurs, Fri week 6
• All students should dress in House colours for the day

The Senior Student Council will once again be running and BBQ and canteen, selling sausage sizzle, drinks etc to students at the Carnival. All proceeds from these sales will be donated to our 2019 School Charity, The Sanctuary Refuge. Please support our Senior Council and their fundraising efforts.

We look forward to this Track and Field Carnival being the best yet!

Your House Leaders - Mrs I’Anson, Mr Brown, Mr Wells and Mr Hart