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“Pushing myself to the absolute limit was challenging but worth it because of the constant encouragement.”
2023 Graduate
Bulli High School is a dynamic comprehensive high school in the northern Illawarra, situated between the magnificent Illawarra escarpment and the ocean, adjacent to Bulli Beach. Students strive to achieve personal best in all they do. The school has a strong history of academic, performing and creative arts, sporting, and leadership excellence. Their dedicated teachers are committed to providing students with a quality education supported by motivating and engaging extra-curricular opportunities.
Bundaberg State High School is one of the oldest state high schools in Queensland, having opened its doors in 1912 on the banks of the Burnett River. The school’s motto is ‘per ardua ad astra’, which loosely translates as ‘through hard work, the stars’, and this set of values informs the expectations of all at BSHS.
“As a RBP coach it was most rewarding to see the personal growth of the students, their rise in confidence and the feeling of achievement on the faces of the students during their sessions and after their race.“
Mr Wallace – Run Beyond Teacher – Bundaberg State High School.
Bundarra Central School is situated on the banks of the Gwydir River, in the small rural township of Bundarra.
The school values and provides opportunities for students to develop and grow academically, vocationally and culturally. Bundarra Central School students will be resilient and contributing global citizens. They will demonstrate creative, critical and dynamic thinking and be students who possess a self-belief.
Bundarra Central School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school with the R.I.S.E core values of Responsibility, Involvement, Success and Excellence.
Canley Vale State High School have developed teaching and learning programs to suit their local context and the needs of their students. Their professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for the students wellbeing.
As the newest secondary school in its region, Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is a learning faith community in the Mercy tradition. Commencing with Years 7 and 8 in 2021, the College will grow by 2025 to support young people through to Year 12.
“I learnt that I can break school down to chunks, like I broke down the race. It helped me do tests this term (and) I learnt I am a good runner!”
2023 Graduate
Planning and reporting help Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus meet the needs of their community, improve the quality of teaching and enhance outcomes for all of their students.
Their professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for the child’s wellbeing.
“The Run Beyond Project has given students opportunities to set and commit to goals they would have never otherwise believed attainable.”
Mr Perrett. Run Beyond Teacher – Chifley College Shalvey Campus
Coomealla High School caters for students from years 7 to 12 offering a broad curriculum and extensive extra curricular activities.
Coomealla has developed a Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP) in consultation with their community, identifying student outcomes and connected to a budget.
It demonstrates the schools alignment and commitment to excellence as part of public education in NSW to ensure a profound difference to the ongoing growth and development of students.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus aims to be a flexible, sustainable and mature learning environment, which empowers students and inspires life-long learning through authentic experiences. The school values diversity and individuality, building independent and resilient students as they progress towards their goals.
Cyril Jackson is a Campus providing opportunities for students from a diverse range of backgrounds, inclusive of differences including cultural background, socio-economic status, disability, age, gender and sexual orientation.
Doonside Technology High School is the school of choice for 21st century learners in the greater Blacktown area (Dharug Country).
Doonside Technology’s professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for each students wellbeing.
“I learnt to be more resilent and I learnt to say no to the voice that tells me to stop.”
2024 Graduate
Engadine High School is a comprehensive high school located 45 minutes south of the Sydney CBD adjacent to the Royal National Park. They are proud to provide the very best educational and extra–curricular opportunities for all students.
The school believes that learning flourishes when it occurs in a positive, safe and nurturing environment where learning is a shared endeavour for parents, their children and our students.
“[The Run Beyond Project] … taught me to… believe in myself and push myself.”
2020 Graduate
Gorokan High School has a history of HSC success. Academically selective and comprehensive, they welcome selective, local and special needs students.
Gorokan embrace the Stronger Smarter philosophy for Aboriginal students, building achievement through cultural strengthening.
“The Run Beyond Project was amazing for our small group from Gorokan this year. The boys are still pumped from their accomplishments and achieving goals they never thought they could. Such a worthy program and a life-changing experience for the students.”
Ms MacKinnon. Run Beyond Teacher – Gorokan High School
Gulf Christian College is an independent school in Normanton. The College is located in the Gulf Country region of north-west Queensland, just south of the Gulf of Carpentaria, on the Norman River.
Gulf Christian College (GCC) was established in 1986 and has developed an excellent reputation for providing a sound education to the children of Normanton and the surrounding districts for more than 30 years. As a co-educational school, GCC caters for students from Prep through to Year 9.
Students from Karumba can attend GCC Middle School (Years 7 to 9) and a daily bus service runs from Karumba to Normanton and return. At GCC, the focus is on the child and staff value every student and family who are connected to the College.
“I learnt to keep trying and to give hard things a go.”
2020 Graduate
Gulgong High School is a comprehensive high school located in a diverse rural setting and has a focus of ‘Quality Teaching and Learning in a Safe, Caring Environment’. Students are drawn from the immediate rural and urban surroundings and from various walks of life.
The school caters for individual differences by creating a wide choice of curriculum that is both academic and vocationally based. A range of one year, two year and vertically-integrated curriculum structures in the junior school is on offer, to allow a great deal of flexibility and choice that encourages engagement of students in learning.
“I learnt to keep trying and to give hard things a go.”
2020 Graduate
Kalumburu – meaning ‘Path By The River’ or ‘River Crossing’ – is the most northerly Aboriginal Community in Western Australia. The nearest townships to Kalumburu are Kununurra (565km SE), Wyndham (560km SE) and Derby (650km W). Road access to the region is via the unsealed Gibb River Road and dependent on seasonal conditions. Kalumburu is often inaccessible by road for four to six months of the year.
From 2019, the school has been part of the Kimberley Schools Project, a federally-funded initiative established to strengthen teaching pedagogy and improve outcomes for Kimberley students. The four pillars of the project are targeted teaching, better early years learning and care, regular attendance, and increased student and community engagement.
Kanahooka High School builds and develops high expectation relationships that focus on social development, learning potential and leadership capabilities to confidently meet the challenges of the future for all students, staff and the community, Leading Towards a Better World.
The school has dedicated, experienced teaching, administrative and executive staff with a wide range of experiences that are committed to embracing a new leadership model and bring about educational reform.
“The best thing about this project was that everyone was welcoming and encouraging. I learnt that with time and practice I can do whatever I try to do.”
2024 Graduate
Killarney Heights High School has a proud tradition of high academic results within a caring and connected community. Their HSC results have steadily improved over the last 7 years, and they are now the best co-educational, comprehensive high school in the Department of Education.
Killarney Heights High School cater to the whole child—the academic, the physical and mental wellbeing. In addition to this, they help develop skills that will enable children to make the most of the future, with critical thinking skills which will carry forward into life beyond the classroom.
Kingswood High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school established in 1969 and located in the Penrith valley area.
The school is comprised of 950 students, including 12.4% of students from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and 10.3% of students who receive English language proficiency support.
The school is committed to developing socially responsible, self-disciplined, motivated, life-long learners in a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment. Kingswood focuses on giving young people voice, being active learners and developing strong character qualities that will enable them to succeed, thrive and contribute positively throughout life.
Lake Munmorah High School is a modern and well-equipped facility with highly qualified, caring and dynamic teachers. Lake Munmorah is committed to the values of public education. The culture of LMHS is reflected in the school motto ‘Setting the Standard’.
Lake Munmorah High Schools professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
“Hands down the best program I have been involved in with my students! I have watched as it has completely changed the lives of students, pushing them to achieve the unachieveable and come out the other side confident, strong and more likely to step out of their comfort zone. Students are already asking if they can be involved next year.”
Ms Boake. Run Beyond Teacher – Lake Munmorah High School.
Lightning Ridge Central School is providing education to around 400 students in the vibrant Opal mining centre of Lightning Ridge.
Approximately 44% of the school’s students identified as being of Aboriginal descent, with more than 28 nationalities being represented across the school.
Students come from families mainly involved in the opal mining, tourism or agricultural industries. Some students live in the township of Lightning Ridge, however approximately 2/3 live on mining camps or on rural properties.
Students and their families have a rich variety of backgrounds, all of which contribute to the diversity of this exciting northwestern town.
The school is focused on providing positive, safe and respectful learning environments for its students through a strongly embedded Positive Behaviour for Learning program, an effective and responsive curriculum, effective quality teaching and community support.
“…it really kicked in for them…if I put my mind to anything, I really can do it…That’s amazing.”
Ms Stewart. Run Beyond Teacher – Lightning Ridge High School.
Lomandra School is a NSW Department of Education and Communities Special School for students with severe challenging behaviours and/or mental health issues. With 70 students Years 5-12, it is the largest school of its kind in NSW.
The school values academic achievement and sets high expectations for all students to extend their abilities in numeracy and literacy. Daily, they are engaged in challenging learning experiences.
Merrylands High School is a coeducational, comprehensive high school in Merrylands, a suburb in Western Sydney.
Over half of Merrylands High’s students come from language backgrounds other than English and over 50 cultures are represented at the school. The school was established in 1959.
Merrylands professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for the students wellbeing.
Nambucca Heads High School is the only public secondary school in Nambucca Heads. The school partners with Nambucca Heads Public School and Frank Partridge VC Public School. Nambucca Heads High School is an inclusive and proud school staffed by caring, long serving and expert teachers and non-teaching staff.
Nambucca Heads High School set and maintain high expectations for students and staff. These expectations are fostered by the development of a supportive and positive environment of cooperation and respect with the school community, with a relentless focus on quality teaching and learning.
“Spending the time going through the theory and then talking about these values while they were running and when I saw them around the school has instilled the values in them …for life hopefully.”
Ms Versluys. Run Beyond Teacher – Nambucca Heads High School.
Narrabeen Sports High School’s is committed to delivering quality public education to develop the individual talents, interests and abilities of the students, staff and citizens who form its learning community.
Narrabeen Sports High School’s aim is to be recognised as a vibrant and responsive public school, working collaboratively within the public education system to produce well educated citizens with the capability and confidence to succeed in the twenty-first century.
“Thank you so much for the great opportunity that you gave all the students and teachers…I learnt so many things about running, sills, friendships and everything…We are all so grateful for the great experience…The Run was challenging but through those trainings I learnt to push through…Thanks heaps [f]or everything you did for us all, I don’t know what to say, thank you isn’t enough…”
2019 Graduate.
Narrabri High School is a comprehensive co-educational high school which caters for approximately 600 students from Years 7 to 12.
Situated in the New England region of NSW, the school provides a range of educational opportunities for all students.
Nightcliff Middle School is a Government school that provides an outstanding middle years program to students from Year 7 to Year 9. Success at NMS is not only measured by academic achievement, but also by the mark that each student makes on the lives of others and on the world around them. Nightcliff offers a wide range of options for students seeking enrichment beyond the Australian curriculum.
Northlakes High School takes pride in delivering an excellent education in a warm and nurturing environment. They have a strong commitment to literacy and their teachers are committed to helping all students reach their full potential.
“The Run Beyond Project have given (my son) so much inspiration and drive to succeed! What a great team to be a part of. (He) has absolutely loved being part of the team! Thank you!”
2023 Parent.
Nowra High School is a government-funded co-educational comprehensive day school, located in Nowra on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Established in 1956, the school motto is “Wisdom Through Knowledge”.
Nowra High School has a tradition of education excellence providing students with quality academic, cultural, sporting and social learning opportunities.
Nyngan High School fosters safe, respectful learners within a culture of integrity. The school provides a balanced education, focusing on the development of the whole child through the Values of Public Education. Students enjoy quality experiences and successes in academic, sporting and cultural endeavours.
Nyngan High School (NHS) is a comprehensive high school in remote rural NSW. The school has an enrolment of 183 students, approximately 37% of whom are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
The school works in close partnership with its community supported by an active Parents and Citizens Association and Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
A strong student welfare focus is supported by a positive behaviour model and a committed Learning Support Team.
Oberon High School serves the town of Oberon and surrounding districts. The school provides a broad curriculum and has an emphasis on student achievement in a wide range of areas, as well as welfare and support for students. The school has excellent facilities.
“The best thing about the program was building an environment with my peers, building resilience and confidence. The Goal Race was amazing.”
2024 Graduate.
Plumpton High School’s vision is based on the premise that excellence is achieved when the school community is courageous and commits to being the best that they can be, contributing to the local and global context in a meaningful way. Their strategic directions facilitate a whole school cultural shift in thinking around individual and collective performance and achievement.
“I learn how to be committed to things and learn not to give up and learn about how to bounce back from things.”
2020 Graduate.
Queanbeyan High School is a comprehensive community high school serving its local community and surrounds. It is situated near the border of the Australian Capital Territory.
Queanbeyan High School seeks to ensure a quality education for its students and the school has developed programs to support students in their academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Queanbeyan High School is genuine in their approach to continuous improvement with a strong growth mindset. Provision of opportunities for students to develop their mindset, skillset and toolset across a broad spectrum of citizenship and leadership fields develops effective skills for their future.
Riverstone High School is a comprehensive, co-educational, middle high school for Years 7 to 10. It has a Support Unit catering for students with mild and moderate intellectual disability.
The school has a strong focus on literacy, technology and talented students. The full range of students’ abilities are catered for with a wide variety of programs including extension and remediation programs.
sOUTH GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL
South Grafton High School is committed to providing a range of services to meet the needs of all our students. We work in partnership with parents and carers to assist students who have special learning and/or welfare needs.
South Grafton welcomes students, families and community members from all cultural backgrounds. We appreciate difference and diversity and aim to provide a culturally inclusive and responsive environment that benefits all students.
“Starting The Run Beyond Project at South Grafton High School has been the highlight of my year! I’ve loved seeing the positive impact on the students, their families and the entire school community.”
Ms Blackman. Run Beyond Teacher – South Grafton High School
st mark’s catholic college
The Catholic Learning Community of St John XXIII, John XXIII Catholic Primary School and St Mark’s Catholic College, is a ‘new-new’ learning environment where students work collaboratively, are connected and develop enterprise thinking skills.
St Ives High School has a proud tradition of excellence in curricular and extra-curricular activities.
The school was established as a co-educational comprehensive high school in 1964 and is one of only 16 in NSW to have a support unit (hearing).
St Pauls Catholic College encourages their students to be hardworking, courteous and respect the rights of others. The motto ‘Many Gifts – One Community’ signifies their commitment to developing in young individuals, the strength and resolve to be humble, gentle, patient and tolerant, while growing in faith, courage and hope.
The Bidgee School is an educational setting providing specialist intervention for students impacted by complex trauma, abuse, neglect, family violence, autism and mental health conditions.
The school provides intensive support that focuses on educational/academic outcomes, wellbeing and emotional regulation for students in Years K-10.
Staff utilise knowledge of trauma, and how it affects the brain-body system to develop innovative pedagogy that is responsive to the needs of young people. By understanding and responding to the source of the behaviour, rather than how it is expressed, this intervention explicitly reshapes adaptive trauma-based behaviour.
The Bidgee School programs draw on current research of best broader educational pedagogy, trauma-informed practice, brain-based neurobiology, cognitive-behavioural psychology, mind-body integration, mindfulness, coaching, breathwork and explicit contemplative and experiential practices to reduce internal stress and build psychological resilience.
The Rivers Secondary College is the heart of secondary education for Lismore. Consisting of three campuses, Kadina High Campus, Lismore High Campus and Richmond River High Campus, we provide a learning environment based on high expectations, mutual respect and personal development. Our students not only feel they are a part of a vibrant learning community, they recognise the importance of our connections to the broader community.
The Rivers Secondary College’s purpose statement is
“Working together to ensure every student is Safe, Supported & Successful with a bright future.”
Toormina High School is situated on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, eight kilometres south of Coffs Harbour.
It is a comprehensive co-educational school together with a Learning Support faculty. They enjoy an excellent environment and facilities and a fine reputation within the local and wider community. Toormina High School aims to use all their resources to support the intellectual, social, physical and moral growth of students as they develop towards becoming responsible adults. Community service and personal growth are encapsulated in their motto “Creating our Future”.
Vincentia High School is a co-educational, comprehensive, community school located in Jervis Bay on the south coast of New South Wales.
Vincentia High School is part of the Bay and Basin Learning Community serving the educational needs of students from our local primary schools of Vincentia, Huskisson, Tomerong, St Georges Basin, Sanctuary Point, Sussex Inlet and Jervis Bay. They have forged strong partnerships with all partner primary schools and the local business community.
Vincentia High School provides outstanding academic, cultural and sporting opportunities for all students encouraging them to extend themselves through involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Their highly trained and dedicated professional staff members are determined to ensure all students experience success by following the school values of personal best, respect and responsibility. The school motto, “Learning for Life”, exemplifies the school’s strong commitment to provide opportunities for all students to develop their skills and abilities in order to be highly successful young people in the community.
“Run Beyond is the highlight of the year at Vincentia High School. Setting running goals that inspire young people well out of their comfort zone. The smiles say so much on completing the goal race. Memories to last a lifetime.”
Mr Snelling. Run Beyond Teacher – Vincentia High School
Walcha Central School is a PBL school.
PBL stands for Positive Behaviour for Learning.
This will give Walcha Central School and the wider community the opportunity to develop a fresh approach to meet the needs of young people in the twenty-first century. PBL is a way in which the school can determine its own culture and future.
The staff has been involved in PBL training and investigating successful PBL schools across the State. Also, many of the students have been working with teachers to identify ways of improving the school and determining core values.
Warrawong High School takes pride in providing a diverse range of opportunities to students, aiming to enrich their educational experience and prepare them for success in all aspects of life.
The school is located in Warrawong area of Wollongong City Council, New South Wales.
Warren Central School is a dynamic learning community where students can achieve according to their abilities, needs and interests taught by qualified teachers and supported by the very latest in educational technology.
Warren Central School offers each student the opportunity to excel academically and personally. It has outstanding physical and educational resources set on one of the most attractive school grounds in the Western Region.
The school’s motto is “Humanitas Cum Honore” which means “Humanity with Honour”. Students get out of Warren Central School what they put into it. The School believes that students should make a contribution to the wellbeing of other students, to their own self-improvement and to their local community.
Wee Waa High School is defined by the core values of respect, integrity, compassion, honesty, citizenship, justice and growth.
The schools provides a diverse curriculum that is complimented by distance education courses to meet the unique needs and interests of individual students. In senior years they also offer a range of vocational education and training (VET) courses to assist students to be work ready at the completion of their high schooling.
The size of our school means that the dedicated staff are able to work closely with students to assist them with their individual leaning goals.
Wee Waa High School works hard to proactively communicate with the diverse range of groups in the community from families, to businesses and community groups. It is though working together that they can provide the best life and learning opportunities and outcomes for their students.
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Westfields Sports is an inclusive learning community. Their focus is providing opportunities for all students to achieve personal excellence in scholarship, citizenship, sports and the arts.
“I have seen that The Run Beyond Project has improved all participants’ confidence and self-esteem and has allowed them to set goals that they may never have done before.”
One of the visions when building the William Campbell Foundation was to see a purpose built school developed and constructed. The vision for the school was to provide an holistic approach towards the needs of children and young people including education, health, welfare, social, cultural, emotional and spiritual. The model of the school has far reaching effects both for the child’s personal growth and for the community, which will reap the benefits of each child eventually becoming a dignified and mature adult who can bring to society the benefits of their educational and personal achievements.
The College caters for a range of students who may have suffered significant trauma or experienced time in out-of-home care.
The uniqueness of the school allows for teachers and staff to work in a cohesive manner with permanency support staff from William Campbell Foundation.
Windsor High School is a comprehensive, coeducational high school serving the urban areas of Windsor, Windsor South and Bligh Park and the rural areas to the east as far as Wiseman’s Ferry and Macdonald Valley.
Windsor High School aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare them for life, work and future learning. Windsor caters for a very wide range of student abilities through curriculum and special facilities.
Woolgoolga High School is a government-funded co-educational comprehensive secondary day school on the Mid North Coast.
Established in 1981 as Woolgoolga Central School, Woolgoolga High School enrolled approximately 810 students in 2020 of whom fourteen percent identified as Indigenous Australians and thirteen percent from a language background other than English.
“We have implemented this at Woolgoolga High School with great results and support for the students. Forever grateful.”
Ms Hozack. Run Beyond Teacher – Woolgoolga High School
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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.
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