15 Sep 2014
Figtree High School will be holding an adidas School Fun-Run as a major fundraising event this year. The event will be held on the 8th October 2014 within the school grounds. The students will be participating in a 50x50 run. This means that they will run 50 metres, in 50 minutes, 50 times.
The adidas School Fun-Run is a healthy, fun and active fundraiser that ensures we send the right message to our students about getting active, having fun and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The main focus of this event is on participation. Family support is most appreciated as we encourage all students to get involved.
All students have received a Sponsorship Form to help collect sponsorship on behalf of the school. The funds raised will be used to purchase:
- improving and revitalising school sports grounds
- fitness lab equipment
We ask all parents to read the Sponsorship Form and sign the front page to grant permission for their child to fundraise and participate in this event. In the Sponsorship Form you will find many other benefits such as the chance to win a family holiday in Disneyland!
Students who raise just $10 or more will receive a reward for effort. We have educated students on the dangers of door knocking without adult supervision, please reiterate this at home. The best people to ask for sponsorship are people you know (e.g. friends, family, work colleagues and neighbours).
A new way to help your child reach their sponsorship goals is through online fundraising. Students raise 5.62 times more with online fundraising, with an average of $95.58 per student! To benefit from this new feature, log on to www.schoolfunrun.com.au/students today!
Once fundraising is complete please help your child fill out Step 5 – How to Claim Prizes, on the back page of the Sponsorship Form. Then tear it off and return it with all money raised to the front office on or before 19th September, student prizes will arrive shortly after.
Each year we hope to create a day of fun for the students and their families with the adidas School Fun-Run, we would like to welcome parents and family members to attend the adidas School Fun-Run event day at the school on the 8th October to help cheer on the students.
Thank you, good luck and happy fundraising!
Tanya Markham
Sports Organiser Figtree High School