The Push-Up Challenge
Year 11 SRC representative Caitlin Hughes and students from across the school, have come together to lead MGSC in the participation of Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event and we are hoping to get the whole community involved.
Our Health & PE staff give it a go!
Our Health & PE staff give it a go!
The 2023 MGSC Push-Up Challenge
June 1 - 23
The MGSC community will be challenged to complete 3,144 push-ups over 23 days in June as we put a spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in 2021. We know - that's a lot of push-ups. But don't sweat it, any exercise goes, from star jumps to cartwheels to sit ups to squats. Plus, participants can aim for half of the push-up target instead.
Year 10 Assembly get a push-up demo
Year 10 Assembly get a push-up demo
Aims of the Challenge
IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH
Students, staff and the whole MGSC community will take their fitness to the next-level by committing to daily exercise that are challenging and fun. Daily targets average a cool 157 push-ups – but if that seems like a lot, you can take the 50% option and save half the sweat. If push-ups aren’t their thing? Swap it for an alternative (See attached document for ideas). Either way, every participants' fitness will reap the rewards. Less than a quarter of kids aged 5–14 undertake the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Let's turn this around together.
MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION
When you download the app, each day’s push-up target corresponds to a Mental Health Fact. Over the 23 days, MGSC will get clued up around mental health, as we learn how to optimise our own mental wellbeing. Science-backed hacks will be shared for supporting others in need, plus what to do if participants are ever struggling themselves.
FEEL MORE CONNECTED
Students and the MGSC school community will enjoy a sense of team spirit while working together towards one epic shared goal. The challenge is also a great way to open up conversations among schoolmates and between students and teachers, sparking chats about mental health and helping to reduce the stigma. Research shows connection can be a significant preventative factor for depression, and is important in reducing depressive symptoms.
RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED
We have set a goal to raise $2000 for Lifeline, please get on board and help us reach our target
Want to participate? Follow the easy steps below
- Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the MGSC Teams
- Choose the team that best represent you and click on that team
- Once on the team page, click ‘Join Us’ and fill in your details
- Download the app (otherwise you can keep track via the website)
Download the APPs
*If your student is signing up to the challenge, please be aware that permission forms are required for participants under 18 years of age. Upon registration, a minor will be asked to enter their parent/guardian’s email address, and an online permission form will be sent directly to the parent/guardian.
Let's do this!!
Ms Justine Bowers
Health, Wellbeing & Respectful Relationships Learning Specialist
and Student Leadership team