George Heriot's School
Sports Day
Goldenacre
Saturday 10th June 2017 at 8.50am
SPORTS DAY - SATURDAY 10th JUNE 2017
A warm welcome is accorded to all competitors, parents, former pupils and
friends, on this our annual Sports Day. We hope for a sunny morning, with lots
of exciting but friendly competition. Sports Day represents a chance for all our
youngsters to spend a pleasant morning at Goldenacre participating in a House
competition which is designed primarily to foster community spirit and to
encourage pupils, staff and supporters to have fun together. Apart from Primary
1 and 2 there are also separate ‘serious’ alternative events which enable the
competitive athletes to perform at their highest level and have their efforts
acknowledged in a variety of ways.
Please help us to ensure the safety and enjoyment of Sports Day for all present
by observing the following requests:
 ONLY COMPETITORS AND OFFICIALS ARE ALLOWED
INSIDE ANY ROPED AREA. Parents are asked to ensure that their
children do not run across the main track to participate officially in
events without checking to see if an event is in progress on the track.
 Competitors and parents in charge of the younger competitors should
listen for each event being called. They should then proceed to the
meeting place detailed on the Programme of Events.
 No dogs are allowed inside the grounds of Goldenacre
 In the event of bad weather, please do not hesitate to exercise your own
judgement about your own child’s well being. Please ensure that you
notify the appropriate Staff member if you remove your child prior to the
end of the scheduled events.
 If we are fortunate enough to have a sunny day please take appropriate
action to ensure the protection of your child’s skin.
 All pupils who come 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their event and therefore win a
medal should collect their medal from the tent in the centre of the track.
Results and times will be announced and pupils will be invited to collect
their medal shortly after the completion of the event.
 There will be no Prize Giving at the end of Sports Day. All medals will
be presented throughout the event and all Championship winners will
collect their trophies at Junior School or Senior School Prize Giving at
the end of Term.
The School wishes to thank Governors, former pupils and friends who have
contributed to the prizes for today's event.
Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this year’s Sports Day
possible.
Mr C D Wyllie
Principal
Mr M Mallinson
Director of Sport
HOUSE COLOURS:
Castle - Blue
Greyfriars - White
Lauriston – Green
Raeburn - Maroon
HOUSE SCORING SYSTEM:
Individual Events:
1st Place – 7 points
2nd Place - 5 points
3rd Place – 4 points
4th Place – 3 points
5th Place – 2 points
6th Place - 1 point
Relays: 14, 10, 8, 6
1st Place – 14 points
2nd Place - 10 points
3rd Place – 8 points
4th Place – 6 points
PIPE BAND
The Pipe Band will be playing as the competitors march down the home
straight of the track at the start of Sports Day. We thank Piping Instructor,
Willie McIntyre, Drumming Instructor, Jacob Jørgensen and the Pipe Band.
SPORTS AWARDS
BOYS' U15 CHAMPIONSHIP
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in five events.
GIRLS' U15 CHAMPIONSHIP
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in five events.
BOYS' U14 CHAMPIONSHIP
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in five events.
GIRLS' U14 CHAMPIONSHIP
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in five events.
BOYS' U13 CHAMPIONSHIP
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in six events.
GIRLS' U13 CHAMPIONSHIP
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in six events.
BOYS' U12 SPORTS CHAMPION
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in six events.
GIRLS' U12 SPORTS CHAMPION
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in six events.
BOYS' U11 SPORTS CHAMPION
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in three events.
GIRLS' U11 SPORTS CHAMPION
- is awarded to the competitor with the greatest number of points in three events.
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PROGRAMME DISTRIBUTION POINTS
CRICKET
PAVILION
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LUCA’S ICE
CREAM
100m START
PA
FAIR
PAVILION
(TEAS)
INVERLEITH ROW
MAIN STAND
WARRISTON GARDENS
PRIMARY 3/4
GAMES AREA
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BANGHOLM
TERRACE
LONG JUMP
PRIMARY 5 –7
GAMES AREA
P1 & P2
GAMES
AREA
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PRIMARY 1-2 FUN EVENTS
1. All events (except the House relays) will have 3 heats plus a final. The first
3 in each heat will qualify for the final.
2. Official will give a card to the first 3 in the heats. The result of the final is
recorded and house points awarded.
3. Each class completes each event in turn then moves onto the next when it is
clear.
Starting Positions
1. Sprint
Primary 1E
2. Bean Bag Balance
3. House Shuttle – Baton Relay
Primary 1M
4. Bean Bag Shuttle
5. House Shuttle – Ball Relay
Primary 1S
6. Egg and Spoon Race
Primary 2E
7. House Shuttle – Hoop Relay
Primary 2H
8. Sack Race
Primary 2N
House points:
Scoring will be done by race officials.
Points are awarded for the finalfirst-3pts, second-2pts, third-1pt.
The House Shuttle races will score 4,3,2,and 1.
Please support your child’s House!
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
8.50am
9.15am
OPENING CEREMONY ON TRACK
WARM UP FOR ALL COMPETITORS
Primary 1 and 2 Fun Events (9.30am - 10.30am)
Primary 3 Fun Events (9.30am - 10.15am)
Primary 4 Fun Events (10.40am – 11.25am)
Primary 5 Fun Events (10.35am – 11.05am)
Primary 6 Fun Events (10.05am - 10.35am)
Primary 7 Fun Events (9.30am - 10.00am)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Time
Event
Assembly Area
9.30am
9.30am
9.33am
9.36am
9.39am
9.42am
9.44am
9.50am
9.53am
9.56am
9.59am
10.00am
10.02am
10.05am
10.08am
10.11am
10.14am
10.17am
10.20am
10.23am
10.26am
10.30am
10.30am
10.35am
10.35am
U11 Boys and Girls Long Jump
Under 13 Girls – 60m Hurdles Final
Under 13 Boys – 60m Hurdles Final
Under 14 Girls - 75m Hurdles Final
Under 14 Boys - 80m Hurdles Final
Under 15 Girls - 80m Hurdles Final
Under 15 Boys – 80m Hurdles Final
Primary 3 Girls – 60m Final
Primary 3 Boys – 60m Final
Primary 4 Girls – 70m Final
Primary 4 Boys – 70m Final
U12 Boys and Girls Long Jump
Under 11 Girls – 80m Final
Under 11 Boys - 80m Final
Under 12 Girls - 100m Final
Under 12 Boys – 100m Final
Under 13 Girls – 100m Final
Under 13 Boys - 100m Final
Under 14 Girls – 100m Final
Under 14 Boys – 100m Final
Under 15 Girls – 100m Final
Under 15 Boys – 100m Final
U13 Boys & Girls Long Jump
P1/P2 – Class Relay (400m) – All pupils involved
P3/P4 – Class Relay (400m) – All pupils involved
Long Jump Pit
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Long Jump Pit
Main Track
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Long Jump Pit
Main Track
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29
30
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32
33
34
35
36
37
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39
40
41
Time
Event
Assembly Area
10.45am
10.50am
11.00am
11.03am
11.06am
11.09am
11.12am
11.15am
11.18am
11.21am
11.25am
11.28am
11.31am
11.34am
11.37am
11.40am
FP / Parents - 200m Race
Tug of War - FP / Parents v GHS Staff
Under 12 Girls - 200m Final
Under 12 Boys - 200m Final
Under 13 Girls – 300m Final
Under 13 Boys - 300m Final
Under 14 Girls – 200m Final
Under 14 Boys – 200m Final
Under 15 Girls – 200m Final
Under 15 Boys – 200m Final
Under 11 Boys – 4 x 100m Relay
Under 11 Girls – 4 x 100m Relay
Under 12 Boys – 4 x 100m Relay
Under 12 Girls – 4 x 100m Relay
Under 13 Boys – 4 x 100m Relay
Under 13 Girls – 4 x 100m Relay
Main Track
Middle of Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
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Main Track
Main Track
Main Track
RELAY LANE DRAWS:
Lane
2
3
4
5
GRAYFRIARS
LAURISTON
CASTLE
RAEBURN
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES
All medals will be presented throughout Sports Day from the announcers tent
in the centre of the track. All Championship Winners will collect their trophies
at Junior School or Senior School Prize Giving at the end of term.