Colourful fundraiser a brilliant success

HEATHCOTE Primary School held their first Colour Run fundraiser last week, raising seven thousand dollars to create a sensory playground at the school.

CFA members attended to spray students with water enhancing the colour dust deployed by teachers.

The event was organised by staff members Brenda King and Concetta Sergi with help from Junior School Council members.

“We had a bunch of activities spread around the oval,” said Junior School Council member Hailee.

“Students ran around class by class and were sprinkled by the CFA hoses and had colour powder squirted on them.

“Everyone wore white T-shirts, and it ended up very colourful.”

Fellow Junior School Council member Lilah said that for every $500 raised a teacher was slimed after the fun run.

“Ms Crowther was the first target after we raised $500 and in the end we raised enough to slime all the teachers,” she said.

Ms Sergi said she was very pleased the event was a success, both in the enjoyment in the day and in reaching the fundraising goal of $7000 to create a sensory garden at the school.

“Sensory play is play that encourages any of our senses, and also includes movement, balance and spatial awareness,” she said.

“It encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity.

“Sensory play is beneficial for the brain development of children of all abilities, ages and developmental stages.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support we received from our community. A huge thank you to all who donated, came on the day to cheers us on and help us out, and sent positive vibes our way.

“And a special thank you to Heathcote CFA whose attendance made the day even more amazing.”