Our charity colour run for BEAT was such good fun

June 12th 2024

Our charity colour run for BEAT was such good fun...

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To raise awareness on equality and diversity and recognise Pride month, we held a fantastic colour run. The run was introduced to the pupils in Assembly by Sebastian and Alexina who explained to the School why we recognise Pride month and how the colour run was representing our recognition of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Pupils were asked to wear their House tops for the day and after lessons they went up to Hyde to compete in the run. Pupils loved it as during the 1.2 miles they were splattered in eight different colours of powder. Some pupils jogged it very quickly, others took time to enjoy the sunny weather and the end result was pupils finished with huge smiles on their faces and covered in rainbow colours. The staff enjoyed either taking part or throwing the powder and the Headmaster proved to be a very good aim at the final ‘yellow’ station. The pupils enjoyed rainbow lollies as a reward for making it to the end and over £300 was raised for our school charity this term, BEAT.

Emily Simper - Deputy Head, Pastoral

Eleanor: ‘"It was a great event and was so nice to do after a long Wednesday."

Harry: ‘"It was a fun event with good social time. I ran a bit and walked most of it and so nice to be out in the sunshine."

Winnie - "We all had so much fun at the colour run! The vibrant colours all around were a great way to celebrate Pride Month, highlighting the inclusivity and diversity that strengthens our school community."

Tom - "The colour run was a great opportunity for everyone to socialise, spend some time in the sun and enjoy some exercise while raising awareness."

Flo - "I really enjoyed the colour run; it was a fun social event which brought everyone together to celebrate diversity both within school and around the world."

Ollie - "I really enjoyed the colour run, especially having the Headmaster throwing coloured powder at me."