Year 2 to Year 12

EKC Athletics Carnival 2026

When  Thursday 20 August, 2 pm to 7:30 pm
Where  Ingrid Harvey Oval
The Athletics Carnival is one of the biggest days in our school calendar, where students in Year 2 to Year 12 compete for the Faction Cup! You're most welcome to come along and cheer, and here's everything you need to know about the day.

Carnival video

New to the College? Here's what the day looks like, filmed at our 2025 carnival.

Pre-carnival events

Some events run in the weeks before the carnival. Points from these count towards individual and faction totals, so every event matters.

Primary, Year 2 to Year 6

These run during class time.

  • Week 4 of Term 3: 800 m and high jump, Year 4 to Year 6 only
  • Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August: shot put, Year 2 and Year 3

Secondary, Year 7 to Year 12

  • Thursday 13 August, 7:15 am: 1500 m, Year 7 to Year 12
  • Tuesday 11 August, lunchtime: long jump and triple jump, Year 11 and Year 12

Timetable of events

The full timetable is being finalised. We'll add it here as soon as it's ready, so you'll know when your child is competing.

Oval map

The map shows the entrances, parking, toilets, water stations and where each event is running.

Map of Ingrid Harvey Oval showing Gate 1 on Ivanhoe Road and Gate 2 on Coolibah Drive, car parking, toilets, water stations, shade areas, running tracks, jump pits and numbered event stations.

Event map for the 2026 Athletics Carnival at Ingrid Harvey Oval.

Download the event map (PDF)

What's on the map

  • Gate 1 entrance on Ivanhoe Road and Gate 2 entrance on Coolibah Drive
  • Car parking along the southern side of the oval, near both gates
  • Toilets around the western and eastern edges, plus a toilet block on the southeastern corner
  • Water stations at four points around the oval
  • Shade areas beside the primary event stations
  • The primary running track and the secondary track, with one marked track crossing point
  • Jump pits, high jump, shot put and caber toss areas
  • The Football Club building, which is for staff only on the day

Student checklist

Here's what students need for the day.

Faction shirt or school shirt
Enclosed running shoes
Hat and sunscreen
Water bottle
Snacks to keep energy up
Faction shirts are available at the front office for $35.

Information for families

You're welcome on the oval to watch your children compete.
There are two entrances. Gate 1 is on Ivanhoe Road and Gate 2 is on Coolibah Drive.
Car parking runs along the southern side of the oval, near both gates.
Please cross the track at the marked crossing point only.
Water stations, toilets and shade are marked on the map.
The Football Club building is for staff only on the day.
Please leave pets at home.

Canteen

The EKC P&C will be running the canteen on the day. We'll share more details closer to the carnival.

Rest day, Friday 21 August

The day after the carnival is a rest day. Attendance isn't compulsory and supervision is limited.

If your child needs to be at school that day, please let the front office know.

Help out on the day

We'd love to have you involved. Jobs range from timekeeping through to keeping people clear of the sprint track.

Get in touch with the school to find out more.

Who to contact

If you have a question about the carnival, please get in touch with the front office.

Phone  9168 4400