On 25 May, 49 brave students challenged themselves against the cold wind and the difficult 2km/3km courses at the Northcote District Cross Country competition. This year was the first time the H.L.T Oulton Reserve was used as the cross country venue in an attempt to provide better views of the entire course. The new course proved to be very challenging and all those who participated should be very proud of their efforts and their ability to push themselves.

Well done to all participants and a big congratulations to Thomas Diamond, Will Mooney and Simone Mooney who finished 1st in their events, Sophie Chernishoff who came 2nd as well as Georgia Sands, Maya Diamond and Magnus Mulhall who finished 3rd. Students who finished in the top ten (Matilda Brewer–6th, Pippa Kluge–7th, Julian Lynch–9th) are to be commended—they have qualified for the Darebin Division Carnival on Wednesday the 8 June. This carnival will take place at Bundoora Park from 10am – 12:30pm. Parents of students whoqualified for this event have been notified via Compass.

On behalf of the Northcote District, we give a huge thank you to those parents who helped with marshalling at the district cross country. Without your incredible help, the day would not have been a success. Any parents who are able to assist with marshalling at the Division competition please see Geoff McShane before Wednesday 7 June.

Learn to Swim Program for Foundation, Grade 1&2 Students

Thank you to all the families who expressed an interest and signed up students to the Learn to Swim program. There are a limited number of places still available and enrolments have now been opened up to all families who have not yet signed up their child/children. If you are interested, please provide your consent and payment via Compass. Enrolments close Friday 10 June then final places will be confirmed. Information regarding which classes will attend which swim sessions and calls for volunteers will be organised once enrolments have been confirmed.