Mintabie students Lachlan and Kale - a final burst of speed in the Fun Run

On Friday, August 7, 2009, 10 students and staff from Mintabie Area School held a Golden Circle School Fun Run and Jump Rope for Heart Jump Off.  Through participation in the combined event they raised $ 307.00 for Angel Flight and $307.00 for The Heart Foundation.

Mintabie students ran enthusiastically for the fundraising run

Students sought sponsorship from family, friends and members of the local community in order to raise money for the chosen charities.

In a major effort to support local communities and families across Australia, Mintabie Area School is now in with a chance to share in $16,000 cash courtesy of CUA (Credit Union Australia).  CUA Acting Chief Executive Officer Rob Nicholls said “Our sponsorship of the Fun Run program is an opportunity to not only support our schools financially but to encourage kids to get outdoors and have a bit of fun through this sporting activity.”

Mintabie's Tali and Kooper nearing the finish

The Golden Circle School Fun Run Program provides an avenue for schools and community groups to raise money and at the same time encourages students to participate in healthy outdoor activities – so thank you to all involved who made this event a huge success.  

 Katherine Smith from Golden Circle School Fun Runs said “The students at Mintabie Area School have made a tremendous effort.” 

In a major effort to support local communities and families across Australia, Mintabie Area School is now in with a chance to share in $16,000 cash courtesy of CUA (Credit Union Australia).  CUA Acting Chief Executive Officer Rob Nicholls said “Our sponsorship of the Fun Run program is an opportunity to not only support our schools financially but to encourage kids to get outdoors and have a bit of fun through this sporting activity.”

Here comes Tali on the last leg of the run through the opal field's town

As well as the Fun Run the Mintabie kids participated in a ” Jump Off”  in raising money for charity.  The Fun Run involved one or two laps of a 2 ½ km track around the Lake.  Lionel Lester won this event with a time of 28 minutes for two laps. 

After recess students and preschoolers did a Jump Off circuit which included various jumping events using skipping ropes, hoops, elastics and a mini tramp.  The winner of the most consecutive skips competition was Tahlia Lester.  

Sue Britt, Mintabie Area School Teacher said, “The overall amount  of over $600 collected, was amazing considering there were only 10 students in a community of about 100 people”. 

Students and families collected sponsors for participation in the events.  

The Golden Circle School Fun Run Program provides an avenue for schools and community groups to raise money and at the same time encourages students to participate in healthy outdoor activities – so thank you to all involved who made this event a huge success.  

Congratulations again and thanks to all who participated and all who encouraged the runners and jumpers.  Half of the money donated will go to the Heart Foundation and the other half to Angel Flight.      Well done, Mintabie Area School

Photos – Copyright:  Brendan Harradine