KING’ S CHAPEL
Fun Run For Charity
King’ s successful annual runathon.
For most of us the words‘ fun run’ is an oxymoron, but not for the students and staff of the College. On Saturday16 March, King’ s College held their 5th annual‘ Runathon’, an entirely studentorganised fundraising event. The money raised went entirely towards two New Zealand charities, KiwiCan Trust who provide values education in south Auckland primary schools and St John first aid and ambulance services. This was a day when everyone was a winner, because every runner contributed to these two very worthy causes. For some, the highlight of the day was the performance from kiwi songwriter and Old Collegian of the College, Jamie McDELL( Taylor, 2009-10), while others were drawn to the food stalls. The 65kg Mastiff dog that accompanied the members of St John also provided more than ample entertainment.
* Photos courtesy of Chris CHEN( Year 12, Major)
Despite the less than ideal weather, there was huge involvement from both the student body and the staff at King’ s College. Even the rain couldn’ t dampen the high spirits of the students and Chaplains who had worked hard to ensure the event ran smoothly. Throughout the day there were students, staff and families walking and running around the King’ s College athletics track, all clad in singlets designed by students especially for the event.
The turnout was excellent, with hundreds of participants, a few students running full marathons with nearly 100 laps of the track. The typically competitive King’ s House rivalry was as strong as ever, with all the Houses competing for the hugely sought-after first prize flat screen television. The event was a huge success and the funds raised reflect the dedication from both the students, and the Chaplains who were described by one of the Runathon participants as‘ inspirational and truly selfless’.
Polly Reardon( Year 13, Taylor) Sacristan
We are grateful for the support we have received from the King’ s community and in particular The Friend’ s Association, Lim Brothers, Gellert Nurseries, Mr Ken Wimsett and Latitude Group, Auckland Glass, Mr Terry Gould, Soar Printing, Mr Gurmail Singh, JB Were Ltd and the families of our visiting students from Gakushuin School, Tokyo.
AUTUMN 2013 • KING’ S COURIER 15