LOCKDOWN CHALLENGE
Back Row : Nicola Lewis ( Teacher ), Suzanna Haliburton , Flynn Dunkerley , Rogan Ross , Max Buller , Amira Gardiner , Jade Hanham ( Teacher )
Second Row : Kate McLennan ( Teacher ), Jeremy Bradshaw ( Teacher ), Julian Lumbreras ( Teacher ), Robbie Cargill ( Teacher ), Richard Townley ( Teacher ), William Barnes ( Teacher ) Front Row : Rosemary Yorke , Rani Williams , Munya Marufu , Joel Wilton ( Deputy Principal ), Adam Engelke ,
Holly Renwick , Caitlin Hedge
The idea initially began last year during Level 4 lockdown as a fun outdoors competition that would not only keep our school connected but strengthen the connection between students and teachers . We chose this cause because of its relevance after Covid-19 and the impact it had on many people ’ s lives and to encourage awareness among youth .
The Volunteers were eleven of some of the fittest and toughest teachers : Mr Cargill , Mr Bradshaw , Mrs Lewis , Mr Barnes , Mr Fenton , Mrs Hanham , Mr Lumbreras , Mr Wilton , Mrs Gertsch , Mr Kitchin , Mrs McLennan vs the eleven forum committee students : Rosemary Yorke , Munya Marufu , Suzanna Haliburton , Rogan Ross , Flynn Dunkerley , Charlotte McLagan , Rubie Rainger , Max Buller , Adam Engelke , Holly Renwick , Rani Williams .
By 5:59am on the day of the challenge , students and teachers were ready to compete . Throughout the day regular updates of photos and videos were posted on the HNHS instagram to keep the community up to date . The champions of the 2021 Lockdown Challenge are ... the students ! The students had managed to rack up an incredible 577.67km with the teachers 34.72km behind on 542.95km . Throughout the entirety of the event the community were absolutely incredible ! With the amazing support from everyone , the Lockdown Challenge managed to raise a total of $ 4370 for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand . After 12 hard hours of sweat , blisters and sore legs it truly was an awesome event !
Rosemary Yorke
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