By Molly Taylor
YAHL Primary School was dusted with all the colours of the rainbow last week during its inaugural Colour Run.
The education site raised $14,418 dollars at the event, with 60pc of the funds injected back towards school projects and development while the remainder supports national student wellbeing and community fundraising initiatives.
Principal Chris Morrison said the event was a success and would most likely become an annual school fundraiser.
“It was absolutely amazing, I have heard outstanding comments from all students saying they want to do it again next year,” Ms Morrison said.
“I think it will be an event which is going to be held every year, but maybe we will have to change it so I am not the staff member who gets coloured.”
Ms Morrison had set a target of $10,000 for students to reach, with their reward being the chance to cover her in colour.
“Most of the students raised money and they had a great time,” she said, adding the activities were staged around the schoolyard on the day.
“Doing the five stations rather than just only running around was an effective an engaging strategy.
“They knew what station they had not been to and it made the day a little bit more COVID-19 friendly.”
The event was initially going to be held at the end of Term 3, but due to unfavourable weather conditions it was postponed.
“For a little school, I think we have done very well,” Ms Morrison said.
