Date: Wednesday 12th February
Meeting Time: 10:35am (conclusion of morning tea) in the Heaton School Hall
All competitors are required to meet in the hall promptly at 10:35am. Please ensure you get changed into your swimming togs, with your PE uniform over the top at morning tea. Please sit down in your house groups so we can mark the roll and depart on time.
Please note: Students are to arrive at school in their Heaton School Uniform as normal.
Venue: Wharenui Swimming Pool & Sports Centre
Participation List (who is competing?):
CLICK HERE to view the list of participants and to check entries
If you registered for our school event and for some reason your name is not on the participation list above, please contact Mrs Henderson immediately for assistance.
Equipment Requirements (what do I need to bring?):
- Swimming togs – please ensure students are changed into their swimming togs and wearing their Heaton PE kit over the top before they get onto the bus. This way students are ready to race when we arrive at the venue
- Swimming cap (if required)
- Towel
- Jandals
- Water bottle
- Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
- All relevant personal medication e.g. epipen
- Class equipment required for the first teaching block e.g. device, pencil case etc.
Event Structure and Timing:
Our goal is to make our school swimming sports as student-focused and relaxed as possible. It is an opportunity for our confident swimmers to experience respectful competition, and for our beginner/ novice swimmers to feel encouraged and supported.
Heaton Swimming Sports Order of Events 2025
Parent/Caregiver Race Timing Support:
If you’re a parent or caregiver who is planning to attend and would like to help by assisting with timekeeping on the day, please email Kate hendersonk@heaton.school.nz to let us know. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Cost:
Participation in the Heaton swimming sports event is based on our user-pay model (opt-in) and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and pool hire. These costs will be added to your school account. If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz)
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