Dear Parents and Carers,
It’s time for the students to put on their running shoes for this year’s annual Lapathon which will be held on Friday, 15 November 2024
Kindergarten to Year 2 will run on the junior oval from 10am -11am.
Our Year 3-6 students will run on the senior oval from 10am -11am.
The Tuart Hill Primary School Lapathon is all about learning how to keep fit and healthy. Running and walking helps improve your child’s level of physical fitness and helps build healthy bones and muscles. To celebrate this healthy initiative, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have received a sponsorship form. All funds raised will go towards outdoor improvements such as shade provision and playgrounds.
Students are encouraged to seek sponsors prior to the Lapathon and use the attached form to record their sponsor’s name and amount pledged. On the day of the event your child’s class teacher will stamp a ‘lap record sheet’ to enable students to collect money from their sponsors per lap completed.
Sponsors are able to donate a bulk amount, or an amount based on per lap completed. Pre – Primary to Year 2 lap distance will be 100 metres long and Years 2 to 6 lap distance will be 250 metres long.
All sponsorship money should be collected and returned to school by Friday, 23 November 2024. Sponsorship money should be placed in an envelope or snap lock bag with your child’s name on it and returned to the Lapathon collection box in the front office.
This year, there will be TWO prizes awarded to the top two fundraisers from EACH YEAR LEVEL (not each classroom). Prizes will be in the form of a gift card from Rebel Sports.
Our theme for this year is FUN FLUORO FRIDAY. Students are encouraged to come dressed in bright, fluoro colours. Please be mindful of the weather and ensure tank tops and singlets are only worn over the top of a sleeved t-shirt. Please ensure your child brings/wears the following items to the Lapathon with their names clearly labelled:
- Hat and sunscreen
- Running shoes
- Water bottle
- Ventolin or any necessary medication.
At lunch time, the P & C will open the canteen for icy pole sales for students who may be interested in a special treat post running.
Thank you for your support,