By Violet Li
Devon Meadows Primary School held its annual fun colour run on Friday 28 March.
According to the school’s mental health and well-being leader Nicole Lockhart, it has been approximately the fifth year of the event and this year, it was such a success.
“They (students) just run around for about forty-five minutes. There are little obstacles like inflatable doughnuts, so they start off being sprayed with water by the parents, and then they go around and get immersed in all the colours,” Ms Lockhart recalled.
“Just such a joy and all children of all ages and abilities just don’t wipe the smile off their face for the whole time.
“They absolutely love it and look forward to it every year.”
About 20 community members were involved in the organisation of the colour run, Ms Lockhart shared.
“The initiative was something that came from the parent and friends committee, and they just wanted an effective and fun way to raise some funds for the school,” she said.
“So each child developed their own profile online and then received sponsorships through that. And once they have raised a certain amount of money for the school, they get prizes as well.”
