Friday, 3 April 2026

Walking to fund swimming

    1. Regions
    2. South Otago

    Six year-olds Lena Rosenbrock (left) and Harriet Carruthers kept up the pace at St Mary’s, Milton...
    Six year-olds Lena Rosenbrock (left) and Harriet Carruthers kept up the pace at St Mary’s, Milton. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
    Milton’s St Mary’s School held their second walkathon on Friday, March 20, when 65 children set out to raise about $5000 for the home and school committee.

    Sunshine, family, swarms of sponsors and a sausage sizzle supported the 5-11 year olds, who walked or ran as many laps as they could around the school field in 90 minutes.

    Children who walked the most laps for their year were rewarded with medals and vouchers, with the record reaching 76 laps.

    Walkathon winners (from left) Frankie Joass, 8, Bailey MacColl, 8, Samantha Williams, 9, Madison...
    Walkathon winners (from left) Frankie Joass, 8, Bailey MacColl, 8, Samantha Williams, 9, Madison Williams, 8, Alice Soper, 8, Grayson Young, 9, Jayden Sinclair, 9, William Grant, 9, William Soper, 5, and Bailey Copland-McDonald, 6.
    Committee president Rochelle Williams praised the plentiful local and Otago supporters.

    ‘‘Children received pledges from family and friends.

    ‘‘The home and school provide amazing resources and opportunities for the students, including two weeks of swimming lessons every year with Just Swim at the Milton pool.’’

     

    Clutha Leader