wHAT SHOULD STUDENTS WEAR?

We will be holding a free dress day for the colour explosion fun run. A white T shirt is best, with old shorts, socks, and shoes also a good idea as they will get colour powder on them as well. All T shirts need to be sunsafe with sleeves and appropriate for school wear. Bathers or crop tops can be worn under the white T shirt if preferred (or colour will show on other coloured shirts). Students can come to school dressed in their running gear, ready to go. An old towel and change of clothes may also be worth bringing on the day.

what if we dont want to register online to fundraise?

We are doing online fundraising only to allow for ease of tracking fundraising goals. It is very easy to register your children to fundraise online at https://the-mss-colour-explosion-fun-run.raisely.com/ this will allow them to easily share a link with friends and families to donate. For privacy we recommend using an avart rather then a photo and not including last names on public profiles. You are welcome to fundraise in person and deposit the entire amount through the online portal.

Can All children participate?

This event is the major fundraiser for our school so we are encouraging all children to participate in fundraising. However, even if children are unable to raise funds for the event they are still welcome to take part in the fun run colour explosion.

what if my child needs to opt out?

If children wish to not be squirted with colour or foam, due to concerns of asthma or allergies or any other reason, they can opt out of the activity by filling out the consent form on QParents. A student can also choose to participate in the activity, but run past the colour powder stations and foam station if they wish.

is the colour powder and foam safe

The non-toxic colour powder is made of high-quality corn starch and permitted food colours, so it’s safe for skin and eyes. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable, skin safe and environmentally friendly. The foam is made up from water and strawberry scented foam concentrate. The foam concentrate is made in Australia with high-quality ingredients, this foam concentrate is biodegradable and non-hazardous, making it both safe for you and the environment. The strawberry scent is artificial. Safety Data Sheets can be obtained upon request. If you have any concerns at all about safety, children are welcome to wear swimming goggles, but all participants (regardless of fundraising) are provided with sunglasses to wear for the event. If you have specific concerns about your child and their health needs, please contact us or talk with your classroom teacher.

how far do children have to run?

The run will lap around the school oval including a series of obstacles which may include: climbing, crawling, jumping, sliding, balancing, dodging, and more! The colour stations will be spread throughout the course so that children get multiple squirts of colour. Students can complete as many laps as they choose within the set time.

Can family come to watch the event?

Yes, we would love to have parents and family come out to watch the event! We will be asking for parents to volunteer to help on the day, so if you want to be a part of your child’s year level, sign up through the following link - volunteersignup.org/8A8KC

what is the plan for bad weather?

If there is bad weather on the day of the event, the Colour Explosion Fun Run will be postponed to another suitable date in term 4. Based on the weather forecast, a decision will be made by 1pm on the day before the event and communicated to families.

when will prizes be drawn

Raffles and top fundraisers will be announced in Week 5 with smaller prizes delivered to student’s classrooms. The top three fundraising prizes will be awarded on assembly. We will advise the parents of the winning students in advance of this.

ice blocks

Ice blocks will be handed out to students on the day of the Fun Run. Below is a fact sheet about the type of ice blocks handed out. If you do not wish for yout child to receive an ice block please advise THEIR TEACHER PRIOR TO THE DAY.