Running Club

St Columba’s Running Club

Kickstart your child’s Friday with Running Club – a fun, parent-led initiative that builds fitness, running ability and confidence!

When & Where?📍 

Fridays, 7:40 AM – drop off at the school playground.🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We run along Normanby Rd to Beach Rd, cross to Elwood Beach, then up to Point Ormond and back. Occasionally, we adjust the route.⏳ We leave 7:50 AM sharp – no latecomers unless a parent helper is still at school.🚨 Cancellations (e.g., bad weather) will be posted by 7:15 AM – join the Running Club WhatsApp group to stay updated.

Who Can Join?✔️ 

Kids who are keen to run and improve their fitness. Children are encouraged to jog or run, not walk. ✔️ Prep students must run with a parent present. There are not enough parent helpers to stay behind to help an individual child.❌ Not suitable for children who are unwell, injured, or uninterested.⚕️ If your child has asthma or other conditions, they must carry their medication and be able to manage it.

Cost?💰 

$10 per child per term – includes a healthy post-run snack and an end-of-year award.

Parent Helpers Needed!

No running experience required! You can help by:✅ Manning traffic crossings✅ Cheering kids on✅ Prepping snacksWe need at least 6 parents each week. Even occasional help is welcome!

Children will be supervised according to the rules and regulations stated by the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, ‘Child Safety’. Running Club will be run with a ratio of 1 adult for every 10 children. 

How To Get Started 

👥 Join the WhatsApp group

Let’s get running! 🚀