Colour Explosion School Fun Run

Only one week left until our Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun! Thanks to everyone who has been collecting donations, so far we have raised $19,300! There is still lots of time to get donations to raise funds for our new playground. 

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THE BASICS

WHAT: Colour Explosion School Fun Run Fundraiser

WHEN: Friday 31 May 12-2pm

WHERE: School Oval

WHY: A fun event where kids can ask for sponsorship opportunities to run around and get colourful. Funds will be used for a fresh & exciting new playground next to the gym. 

THE NITTY GRITTY

We are having a ‘colour run’ at school on Friday 31 May. Kids will navigate an obstacle course in class groups and get showered with a beautiful rainbow of non-toxic coloured powders. We ask that kids wear a white (or pale-coloured) t-shirt/long-sleeve top. Kids will receive a pair of protective sunnies and a headband. Families are invited to come and cheer on their kids. 

The purpose of this event is to ask for sponsorship from friends and families to help supplement the school’s budget for a fresh, engaging playground that will sit alongside the gym. 

We are using an external fundraising group (Australian Fundraising) to help us to reduce the labour required for the PFA (teeny group of hardworking parents) and potentially maximise the money we can raise by reaching a broader group of sponsors so we can realise our goal of a building a great new playground. 

The fundraising is done ONLINE ONLY so families need to register and create an online profile. https://myprofilepage.com.au

Your child might have come home with a bright booklet that shows that kids can receive prizes for meeting their target fundraising goals. BUT if offering physical rewards doesn’t align with your values you can opt to donate your ‘rewards’ to the Smith Family, Oz Harvest, Carbon Neutral Plant-a-Tree Program or the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Please know monetary targets can be modest. We understand that many families are very stretched at the moment. 

Prizes will be distributed discretely so kids don’t feel disappointed. All kids are invited to join the fun even if they don’t engage in the fundraising. 

This has been a hugely successful event at neighbouring primary schools. So we thought we’d give it a try.

You can read even more details here: https://australianfundraising.com.au/.../school-colour-run/

FAQs

What does my child need to wear?

All children must wear a white t-shirt which they can wear to school from the start of the day, they can wear normal uniform pants or their own choice. All children will be given a pair of rainbow sunglasses and a headband to keep. You may want to pack some spare clothes in case they want to get changed after the colour run. Sneakers or running shoes would be best.

Will the colour stain the t-shirts and other clothes?

The colour should wash out easily after one wash but may take more than one wash and it is recommended to wash items separately. We do not recommend wearing a favorite or sentimental shirt. Also shoes should not be permanently stained but also probably best not to wear brand new white sneakers. 

*There is a statement that came with the colour bottles that says people with blonde hair may want to protect/cover their hair. A hat might be advisable for students with light hair.

Can I contribute to the playground fund without using the Australian Fundraising platform?

Yes! You can make a donation towards the new playground any time at the School Office

What is slime time?

All students who have raised $20 or more will go into the draw to slime a teacher! This will involve tipping a bucket of slime over a teacher’s head.

What is the non colour run?

After the four year groups have run through the colour run obstacle course we will hold another run without the colour spray. This run will be suitable for kids who may have sensory issues, have asthma, aren’t wearing a white t-shirt or just really not keen on the colour run. Students should let their teacher know if they would prefer the non colour run.

What is the colour powder made from?

It is 98% corn starch and 2 % food colouring

My child did not participate in the fundraiser, can they still do the colour run?

Yes, all NPS students will be participating in the colour run.

Can parents and carers come and watch?

Yes, everyone is welcome to come and watch and cheer the kids on. We also need some helpers on the day. Please sign up if you can help

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA5A923A5F9C07-49701088-colour#/

When can students choose their prizes?

From June 1st to June 7th students can go to their online profile to select their prizes. Prizes will then be delivered to school and sorted. Instructions for collection of prizes will follow.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Claire Moore at school or at newlandsprimarypfa@gmail.com or ask on Newlands Parents facebook group.