Running Club
St Columba's Primary School
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 snacks.
We 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 VCEA. Running Club will be run with a ratio of 1 adult for every 10 children.
How To Get Started
🖊️ Complete the online consent form |
👥 Join the WhatsApp group
Let’s get running! 🚀