It's that time of the year - our annual Gympie West State School cross country and colour run is being held on Thursday 3 April.

Children who are turning 8 and older will be leaving the school grounds during the run,  running around the Reg English Recreation Grounds on Cartwright Road as part of the course. Permission notes for this will be coming out shortly. 

General Information

• Children will need to check with their class teacher to collect their name badge and see what race they will be in.
• All children must wear shoes, apply sunscreen, bring a drink bottle and house colours are encouraged: Witham (green), Mellor (blue) and Thomas (yellow).
• Parents are reminded to ensure their child has the necessary medications if required on the day (e.g. Ventolin) and a plan has been completed. 
• The first 20 children will be recorded and all runners will earn points for their house.
• Girl’s races will commence 30 seconds after the boys start.
• Age champions 6 years and above will be presented with medallions following each race.
• The school P&C are providing ice blocks for all competitors.

Gympie District Sporting Trials
There have been several Gympie District Sporting trials recently. Well done to Vance, Brax, Nataya, Aubree and Fraser who have been selected in a team. These teams will then contest against the best in the Wide Bay trials. 

Assessments
Most classes are currently completing assessment in Physical Education to finalise results for this term.

Until next time... Keep running!

Anthony Schofield | Physical Education Teacher