The ‘Highdown School Dads Book Club’ provided some hilarious (and at times nervous) entertainment before they walked away with the trophy.

Although the IAKO provided plenty of laughs and fun,

team spaces and time on the day was very limited. To overcome this, and make it more inclusive for children, we are launching the new ‘Family Edition’ that will take place at the Show Field on Saturday 6th June 2026.

Your school’s team of gladiators should be made up of 2 dads, 2 mums, 2 boys (Yr 5 or 6) and 2 girls (Yr 5 or 6) and of course as many cheerleaders as you can muster for the day.

This truly aims to be a fun packed family day and 

although we have more time available, spaces are still limited, and we would ask you register early to ensure your team a place on the day.

All team members will receive a medal on the day, and the top two teams will go forward to compete in a playoff round at the Show Field Arena on Carnival Day to be crowned the Carnival IAKO champions 2026