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The run beyond project’s annual report 2021-22

The run beyond project’s annual report 2021-22

2021-22 saw The Run Beyond Project reach new heights after a couple of challenging years interrupted by Covid-19. By the end of 2022 we had helped almost 300 students graduate, reached 23 schools and welcomed two new board members. View the 2021-22 annual report here.

A NEW NUMBER FOR A NEW YEAR

A NEW NUMBER FOR A NEW YEAR

With a new year beginning, at The Run Beyond Project we are looking forward to reaching out to more and more students in 2023! To date we have worked with over 274 graduates across a few dozen schools and last year we saw our students reach their goal race at a host...

Manar A Star – Beyond the Finish Line

Manar A Star – Beyond the Finish Line

Manar Al-Shibly's is an amazing Run Beyond graduate who impressed us as she embarked upon the program in 2017, and has continued to do so ever since. Her attitude, enthusiasm, and encouragement of her team-mates first caught our eye when she was a Year 10 student at...

Future 2 Grant Empowers Students in need

Future 2 Grant Empowers Students in need

It is with much gratitude that The Run Beyond Project recently welcomed well-renowned financial planner and founder of Knightswood House, David Hazlewood to Chester Hill High School to meet the students and present the project with a cheque for $10,000 on behalf of...

Teachers Enthusiastic to go beyond

Teachers Enthusiastic to go beyond

It speaks volumes of both the positive impact of Run Beyond and the generous spirit of our volunteer teachers that so many walked away from our recent Teacher Training Day using words such as “excited” and “can’t wait” to refer to their feelings about a program that...

all-female squads launch on International Women’s day

all-female squads launch on International Women’s day

A big welcome to all of the individuals and crews choosing to develop their skills and go their (chosen) distance in 2021.  International Women's Day, Monday 8 March, saw Gulgong and Killarney Heights High Schools launch their 2021 all-female Run Beyond squads. The...

NEW SCHOOLS JOIN THE FUN AT RUN BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING DAY, 2020!

NEW SCHOOLS JOIN THE FUN AT RUN BEYOND TEACHER TRAINING DAY, 2020!

Friday, February 28 saw 15 teachers attend the second Run Beyond Project Teacher Training Day, equipping them with the necessary skills to successfully implement the program in their own school settings.
Seven new schools were attended the event, with Riverstone High School, Gulgong High School, Plumpton High School, Engadine High School, Vincentia High School, Lightening Ridge High School and Denison College – Kelso High Campus all being represented for the first time.
Teachers enjoyed the day immensely and are all eagerly awaiting the opportunity to empower their students as they commence Run Beyond at their respective schools in the coming months.

BEYOND NEWS 2020 ISSUE 1

BEYOND NEWS 2020 ISSUE 1

Haven’t caught up with the latest Run Beyond news yet? Click here to get the low-down on what’s been happening with our first Beyond News for the year.

In this edition we recap a lot of the highlights from last year as we look forward to helping more students in need across more schools in 2020 and beyond!

Want to be part of the journey? Get in touch!

CHANGING PERCEPTIONS

CHANGING PERCEPTIONS

Perception is a powerful thing. As humans, we all see ourselves in a certain light, and often, we cast our own perceptions on those who we meet.
For Manar, a 16 year old from Evans High School, her identity had been shaped by the fact she was an Iraqi Muslim refugee. She had spent the first 11 years of her life in war torn countries, and when she came to Australia, she found that having an accent often set her apart from others. However…

Nambucca Heads Students Show the Real Meaning of Running

Nambucca Heads Students Show the Real Meaning of Running

On Saturday, September 8, five students from Nambucca Heads High School lined up at the start line of the 10km Fun Run at the Coffs Harbour Running Festival after months of training in preparation with their teacher and coach Michelle Versluys. Nervous but full of...

FUTURE2 GRANT

FUTURE2 GRANT

Recently The Run Beyond Project was presented with a much-needed cheque for $10,000 by the charitable foundation of the Australian Financial Planning Association – Future2.

CHESO STUDENTS IMPRESS AT CADBURY HALF MARATHON

CHESO STUDENTS IMPRESS AT CADBURY HALF MARATHON

On Sunday, 14 January, 5 dedicated young people from Chester Hill High School reaped the benefits of 6 months of consistent hard work as they completed their first half-marathon at the Cadbury Marathon running festival in Hobart, Tasmania.

ABOUT US

The Run Beyond project is a charity which uses running as a medium to help students facing adversity; through the project they learn goal setting, commitment, resilience and feel a sense of belonging.

Reg charity: 66613492005