Sports Carnival Part 2

Kirsty in spirit!

Yes... a long time waiting, but we finally have more pictures and details from the Sports Carnival back in October! And it turns out we had the pictures all along... if you would like to read the first post about the day, go here.

We had a really nice set-up on the day in a small shaded area with chairs for spectators, an energy station for competitors and a scoring station (thanks for keeping score, Caro!)

Very nice set-up with beautiful bunting and balloons to get in the spirit!

We made bunting especially for the day and it looked great strung up along with some balloons in the colours of the factions (it was a birthday celebration too after all!)


We had a really sweet "Energy Bay" set up to keep competitors (and spectators) going throughout the day. Our Energy Bay had a water dispenser with cups (don't you love them? They were a really cheap steal from IKEA and so colourful and convenient!)

The IKEA cups (we just recently used them again at the Quiz Night - definitely worth it!)

We wrote everyone's names on a cup too so that no-one got mixed up! (Though after over 6 months of wear and tear, now it's about time we re-write the names). Behind the water there was a whole lot of "energy" food ranging from fruit to biscuits and lollies that we could all pick on during the day. It was really easy because each family brought a plate or two to share so there was nothing to worry about! If we have another carnival this will definitely be something we will set up again... it really encourages everyone to stay hydrated and energised during the day!

Front view of the energy bay (water dispenser/cups in front, snacks behind, oh yes, and our logo!)

We got lots of pictures of the long jump...

Amelia gives it all she's got

Kirsty leaps with hope

Sophie flys herself into it

And Georgia does a good jump too!

Roger worked hard too, being our chief measuring man

If you remember the story about who we shared the birthday cake with, here is a before pic... (so pretty, not to mention yummy!)

Before

And after...

We've still got one more post before we wrap up the Sports Carnival 2011, and that's with the team games. There's no guarantee as to when that post will be, but we're hoping as soon as possible! In the mean time a big thank-you to the following people as it couldn't have been possible without your help! To Miss Hooper/Mrs Mottershead and DPS for the use of their school oval, to staff and students at WPIPS for all the hours put in preparing and practising in the weeks before the event (and of course their efforts on the day) and to all the parents who helped out with jobs and with cheering on the day!