Head of Junior Years

Dear Parents and Guardians 

Thank you so much for your continued support of Good News. This term, we are hosting a Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun to help us fundraise for furnishings in the new Junior Years building. This fundraiser will be part of our upcoming Twilight Family Picnic on Friday 1 April from 5:30 – 7:30pm. As well as being able to come along as a family and enjoy the company of others, you can participate in:

• Face painting - free
• Baby animal farm - free
• Photo booth - free
• Slushies and Soft serve - free
• Sausage sizzle – cost involved
• Pizza van – cost involved
• Canteen food and drink – Cost involved 

When is the Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun? We will be hosting our Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun on Friday 1 April, from 6:30 – 6:45pm, on the oval. This is not a compulsory event for students, but we encourage them to fundraise, take part and most of all have fun! If they are participating, please make sure they wear a WHITE shirt during the Fun Run. They will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder from head to toe!

Is the powder safe? The non-toxic colour powder is made of high-quality corn starch and permitted food colours, so it’s safe for skin and eyes. Students with asthma are advised to be careful in their decision to participate.

How does my child fundraise? Fundraising is easy - simply follow the instructions outlined in your child's sponsorship booklet. Your child can accept donations online by creating a cybersafe fundraising profile at www.plantadifference.com.au We will not be accepting cash donations.

We are Going Green! This year, we have chosen to reduce our impact on the environment and Go Green! For every $20 we raise, Carbon Neutral and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation will plant one native tree/shrub or coral in the Yarra Yarra Biodiversity Corridor or Great Barrier Reef. More information about the Go Green initiative can be found in your child’s sponsorship booklet.

Win a Great Barrier Reef Holiday! If you raise $50 or more, you will go into the draw to win a 5-night holiday to Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef! Your prize includes 5 nights’ accommodation, a $1,000 flight voucher, a Reef World Experience and more! 

Scoot home with Razor Prize Pack! The highest fundraising student in Australia will win a Razor Prize Pack, valued at $3,000! Make sure you check the leader board at www.plantadifference.com.au to see if you’re on top!

Make a new friend – win a Mini Monty Plush! In your sponsorship book, you’ll meet Monty the Fundraising MonSTAR! If your child achieves all 10 virtual badges on the online platform, you will take home a very cuddly, Mini Monty Plush! Log on to www.plantadifference.com.au to start collecting your virtual badges.

If you would like to be further involved as a parent, we require volunteers to help make the Twilight Picnic a success for everyone. We are looking for parents to assist our Year 5 leaders and help supervise the slushie and soft serve machines, cook and serve the BBQ, as well as organise and supervise the face painting queues. Please let me know, via SEQTA Direct Message, if you would like to volunteer and support the school in this way. 

We hope that you will use this opportunity to encourage conversations about sustainability and environmental conservation. 

Happy Fundraising!

Kind regards

Maria Denholm