Run for Fun & Kiva

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you so much for supporting our school, especially through fundraising. Our grade 6 leaders surveyed students who gave a very enthusiastic 'YES' when they were asked if they would like the Colour Fun Explosion at Mackellar this year.  

So, in response to student voice, on the last day of this term, we are hosting a Colour Explosion School Fun Run to help us fundraise for our school. 

When is the Colour Explosion School Fun Run?   We will host our Colour Explosion School Fun Run on Friday 28th June at 2.30pm. The event requires students to bring a WHITE shirt to wear during the Fun Run, where they will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder from head to toe!  You can send the white shirt to school, clearly labelled with the student’s name, prior to the event.  All students will receive their sponsorship booklet, that contains all the information needed, so they are ready to start fundraising in a couple of weeks.

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 for our event is easy and will become clearer when the booklets are handed out in a couple of weeks.  You simply follow the instructions that will be outlined in your child’s sponsorship booklet.  Your child can accept donations online by creating a cybersafe fundraising profile at www.australianfundraising.com.au . You can also collect cash donations with your sponsorship booklet.   We will confirm the date for donations, and how it all works in our next newsletter.

If you would like to be a volunteer on the day, please contact the office to express your interest with your Working With Children’s Check. 

Thanks in advance for your support.

Joanne Wood

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion