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Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health

On Sunday, 12th October, Jo Pampanella and Lidia Tizian took part in the Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health at Coburg Lake, joining the community in walking and talking to raise funds for mental health research.

We have been fortunate to work closely with Emma Davis (District Governor), Rosemary Freeman, and Trevor Moyle in supporting this important cause. Rosemary also joined us at our school event on Tuesday, 14th October, where our student leaders and wellbeing team walked around the golf course to raise awareness for mental health.

Golf course walk from Glenroy college

We hope to continue growing this event each year as we promote the importance of mental wellbeing and finding the things that make us feel good—such as spending time with friends and family. At the end of the walk, students enjoyed a well-earned Zooper Dooper while reflecting on the experience and the message behind it.

“Great to talk to people you don’t know,” (Sabrin and Duygu)

“ A good experience, Refreshing  and not tiring” (Moaaid and Syed)

“ Opportunity to reflect about what has been happening – being outside and relaxing,” (Ali and Ibrahim)

“ Very tiring and feel like I accomplished other things in my life,” (Salma)

“ It was fun and helped with social and physical health,” (Mariam and Molly

“ Achieved 1000 steps and was energising and an awakening experience in nature by talking to different people,” (Yusuf)

“ Hard work but finished it,” (Billal)

“ Fun and felt better after doing the walk,” (Ahmed)