Clare State School To Host Combined Small Schools Athletics Carnival

Small schools from across the Burdekin will descend on Clare this Friday as more than 10 primary schools come together for the 2026 Combined Small Schools Athletics Carnival. Photo supplied.

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Clare State School will play host to more than 10 Burdekin primary schools this Friday as students battle it out for honours at this year’s Combined Small Schools Athletics Carnival.

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Clare State School will welcome students, families and staff from Airville State School, Brandon State School, Giru State School, Gumlu State School, Jarvisfield State School, Kalamia State School, Maidavale State School, Millaroo State School and Osborne State School for the 17 July carnival.

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Hosted by the Burdekin Primary Schools' Sports Association, the carnival will feature sprint races, 200-metre and 800-metre events, high jump, long jump and shot put, with older students vying for qualification to the Burdekin District Championships later this month. Younger students will take part in a fun-filled program of athletics rotations and novelty activities designed to develop confidence and fundamental movement skills.

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Clare State School said it remained committed to creating a welcoming environment where every student is known, valued and supported to “Together We Shape Tomorrow”.

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Families and community members are invited to attend and cheer on the young athletes. Food and refreshments will be available from Osborne State School's tuckshop, the Clare State School P&C snack stall and the Student Council's popular Zooper Dooper stand.

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Proceedings will officially commence at 9am as the schools compete for championship glory, team spirit and community pride.

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Supplied by Clare State School

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