Color Run

Nov 26 on Friday, an activity that happens once a year. It is the "Kidscan Funrun", and it takes place at the school field. Unfortunately, it is supposed to take place in kyle park but since there is some crazy stuff that is happening next year. This color run includes 4 different year groups and is Yr 7 - 10, and when you do it they are not by year group but instead, they both put yr 7-8 and then, on the other hand, they combined yr 9-10. We do this to fundraise for the KidsCan, they are a group that provides food, clothing, and health items to every child in New Zealand. Their vision is to ensure every childless fortunate has the same opportunity as the others to take advantage of their education. They want the children to the best start in early childhood education.  

KidsCan is New Zealand's leading charity dedicated to assisting impoverished Kiwi children. By participating in Kilometres for KidsCan, your school will provide practical assistance to thousands of children, giving them the opportunity for a better future. 

-Children who are hungry will benefit from nutritious food that will help them concentrate and learn. 

-Waterproof jackets to keep kids warm and dry on their way to and from school. 

-Sturdy shoes and socks that will allow children to safely walk to and participate in school. 

-Basic hygiene and health supplies to keep the school community healthy

My friends and I, planned on wearing a white shirt and participating then especially enjoy that day. Since they will be yr 11 next year, so they wanted to experience it for the last time. I was happy that I have the chance to run with them, and do the obstacles. This is how it works, everyone has to run for 2 laps and on the first lap we just have to run normally, then secondly on the last lap dyed color will be thrown at us, and do each of the obstacles. In the obstacle, there is a bouncy castle, hurdles, tires, a water slide, and lastly a cargo net. On the first lap, we actually planned to just jog all the way and then walk for 2-3 minutes. It was quite tiring since it's been a long time since I run, and my body doesn't really favor it but the good thing is not even a single muscle hurt. The last lap was my most favorite part since dyed colors will be thrown at every single one of us and even water. My least liked, was getting wet with cold water and then crawling underneath the net also probably when the color went through our ear and the hair. It takes days to take them out, which is really frustrating but it was still worth it. 

In addition, when the other group isn't running then they have a different activity so they would not be that bored while waiting for their turn. They can play tug of war, and then also it would ad points on each of the kahui.

 

After our turn, our shirt is filled with these beautiful colors. Then my friends and I went to get some water, then after drinking, we had a water fight which is probably the highlight of my day. I can see that they are having fun, and enjoying every single thing that happens around them.