South Otago High School 2026 Athletic Sports Programme Important Information

House Colours & Spirit

Make sure you are dressed in your house colours and show your house pride – the best-dressed will even win a spot prize!

• Blaikie – Yellow

• McDonald – Red

• Somerville – Blue

• Sutherland – Green

House Points System

Every event you join, and the way you support your team, adds points to your house total. The top 3 finishers in each event will also earn extra points, so get involved and give it your best effort!

Spot Prizes

Spot prizes will be awarded at next assembly after athletics for categories such as:

• Best dressed

• Most events competed in

• Best demonstration of school values

• Broken record

• Most participation from a single mentoring group     …and more!

Event Clashes

If you have two events scheduled at the same time, track events take priority. You can catch up with your field event later – just check in with the marshal so your results are recorded.

Participation

This day is all about getting involved, having fun, and showing your house pride. Every cheer, every effort, and every event you join makes a difference – the more energy you bring, the better the day will be for everyone.

Safety

Stay hydrated and use sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. Wear shoes that are safe for running and jumping, follow instructions from staff and marshals, and report any injuries immediately to the announcers’ tent. The announcers’ tent will also have first aid kits, sunscreen, the printed programme, and other key 

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