Rain Doesn't Damper Active School Travel Launch
Despite the rainy weather, the Gold Coast City Council's Active School Travel initiative event on Tuesday 5 March saw a good turnout, showcasing our school community's commitment to promoting active travel to school among our Primary students. While the planned Park and Stride activity had to be cancelled due to the rain, the breakfast event proceeded as scheduled, bringing together students and supporters for a morning of camaraderie and fun. Missing in action was the Active School Travel cockatoo mascot who unfortunately flew to our Reedy campus. The rain must have disorientated his GPS!
The event, made possible by the generous support of sponsors, featured a variety of breakfast items for students to enjoy. Sponsors like Made Group provided Impressed Juices and Cocobella Coconut Waters, Saharan Brothers Fruit & Veg from Pimpama City supplied apples and bananas, and Sparms contributed additional raffle prizes, adding to the festive atmosphere of the morning.
One of the highlights of the event was the raffle, which proceeded smoothly despite the weather. Students eagerly participated, hoping to win prizes generously donated by sponsors and the Parents and Friends association. Prizes ranged from Rebel Sports vouchers, Sparms packs to a King's sports uniform, showcasing the community's commitment to supporting this initiative to help reduce traffic around the school.
The success of the event would not have been possible without the dedication and support of all involved. From sponsors to volunteers, everyone played a crucial role in making the morning memorable for the students. The Gold Coast City Council expresses its gratitude to all participants for their unwavering support and commitment to ensuring all students get to school safely.
At the end of this term, the first of our Primary students who walk, cycle, car-pool or catch the bus to school will be rewarded for their efforts with a class trophy and individual certificates. We hope Zero the Hero gets his GPS sorted out for the assembly (wink wink)!