In Term 1, we will have our St Anthony’s School Inter-House Swimming Carnival for Years 4-6 students. To prepare for the carnival, students will participate in Swimming Trials. Below is further details regarding the Swimming Trials and Swimming Carnival. Families in Year 4 to 6 are asked to please complete the online form linked at the end of this communication by Thursday, 12th February at the latest.
Swimming Trials
Venue:
Bilgoman Aquatic Centre – Outdoor 50m Pool
Date:
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Trial Time (Approx):
9.00 – 10.30am – Year 4 – (Must come to school in their bathers as we will be leaving promptly).
10.30 – 12.30pm – Year 6
12.30 – 2.30pm – Year 5
Swimming Carnival
Venue:
Bilgoman Aquatic Centre – Outdoor 50m Pool
Date:
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Carnival Time (Approx):
9.00am – 2:30pm
Year Levels:
Year 4 – 6 students
Further Information for the Trials and Carnival:
- Students will need to wear appropriate swimwear (one-piece bathers for the girls) to school underneath their House sport uniform or students can change at the break times. Students are to wear their sports shoes and sports uniform to school.
- Students will need to bring in a bag:
- Swimming goggles, a towel, thongs or sandals and a water bottle.
- Underclothes, to get changed into after the trials.
- As this is an outdoor venue, school hats and sunscreen are mandatory.
- Rashies are encouraged when swimming.
- Students are not permitted to access the kiosk.
- All entry costs associated with school swimming events for students, will be met by the school.
- Please note, parents are not required to attend the Swimming Trials.
- Parents attending the Swimming Carnival who wish to take their child home at the conclusion of the carnival must sign out their child with their classroom teacher.
- Students will travel by Bus to and from the venue for both the Swimming Trials and Swimming Carnival.
Please note that Individual Championship points will be based on Division A 50m events and Open events only.
If you have any questions or feel that the proposed Trials or Carnival may raise issues relevant to your child’s safe and full participation, please contact me to discuss these further.
Please also note that it is important that any changes to your contact details or your child’s medical information must be updated prior to these events.
Click Here to Access the Swimming Trials Student Nomination Form
Elliott Loh
Physical Education Teacher
