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The Inaugural Penquite House Community Welcome, including the Athletics House 3,000 m Races

Monday 16 February | 3:30 pm –7:00 pm | Scotch Oakburn Park Grounds

We’re bringing the energy, spirit, and tradition of Chapel, House Gatherings, and Harvest Harmony into one unforgettable event and our community is at the heart of it.

Join us for the very first Penquite House Community Gathering, a celebration of House pride, athleticism, music, and community, topped off with delicious eats and good vibes!

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WHY IT MATTERS

This event isn’t just a race or a performance, it’s a moment to come together, celebrate our House communities, and build new traditions. Whether you’re competing, cheering, playing games or dancing to live music, your presence makes it meaningful.

Penquite students and families are strongly encouraged to attend. Be part of something memorable.

We are excited to kick off a new tradition together.

WEAR YOUR HOUSE COLOURS PROUDLY!

Together, let’s make it a sea of colour. Students and staff – wear your House Polo! Parents and community guests – dress in your child’s House colour. Whether it’s a cap, socks, tee or scarf, let’s show the strength of our Houses both on and off the field!

3,000m RACE – A HOUSE CHALLENGE: Be There to Cheer!

Witness the grit and glory as students represent their Houses in the 3,000m race. Five competitors per House, per race. All eyes on the oval as the runners take to the track.

Race Schedule:

4:30 pm – Middle School Boys  |  5:00 pm – Middle School Girls
5:30 pm – Senior School Girls  |  6:00 pm – Senior School Boys

In between races, enjoy live student performances:

4:50 pm – Briggs House  |  5:20 pm- Dean House  |  5:50 pm – Fox House  |  6:20 pm – Nance House

PLUS: MUSIC, FOOD, GAMES AND MORE!

–  Main Stage by the Pavilion – Enjoy four House student led performances, set riverside with full sound stacks

–  Food Vans – Serving up great eats including coffee, hot drinks, soft drinks, milkshakes, BBQ, Thai, Mexican, Spanish, donuts and ice cream.

–  Games Galore – Join in Pickleball, Spikeball, Mini Golf & Frisbee, Tug-o-War and soccer.

BRING YOUR HOUSE SPIRIT. BRING YOUR FRIENDS.
BRING YOUR APPETITE!

EVENT LOGISTICS

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–  Penquite students will be able to move safely to Scotch Oakburn Park at the end of the day.  Staff will be on site to supervise.  Parent/Carer access from 4:00 pm.

–  Due to student safety, there will be no vehicle access or parking at Scotch Oakburn Park.

–  Pedestrian Entry is via Heart Break Hill (or Barossa Place). Park and walk through the campus and down the infamous Heart Break Hill but prepare yourselves for the walk back up!

–  Take it easy and bus down. We will be running a point-to-point shuttle from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Departing the Senior School outside Briggs House and delivering you right to the gates of Scotch Oakburn Park.

–  Facilities: Toilets will be available behind the Pavilion.