SCHOOLS
Our program aims to create a rewarding experience for everyone involved – from the students who take part, to the teachers who take the lead, to the wider school community.
get your school running beyond!
We’re a Registered Charity looking for teachers like you to implement our program, with our support, in your school. Your students take away a bunch of skills they can use to kick goals in all aspects of their lives, well beyond the conclusion of the project. They’ll also have a tonne of fun and take away some nice freebies including professionally-fitted running shoes, funky Run Beyond apparel and a free entry to their Goal Event.
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PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
2016 Graduate – Chester Hill High School
“Pushing myself to the absolute limit was challenging but worth it because of the constant encouragement.”
2023 Graduate – Airds High School
Bellingen High School is a NSW Government school attracting students from the surrounding valleys and seaside towns where tourism, dairy and small agricultural farming are the backbone of the local economy. The area’s cultural diversity is well known and is reflected in a wide range of teaching programs.
Nestled in the beautiful Bellinger Valley, the school community is investing in the future through excellence in academics, performing arts, and sport. Bellingen High School offer a unique NSW regional orchestral music program with access to expert professional teachers in partnership with their youth orchestra.
Bourke High School is committed to equity and excellence. They prioritise each student’s unique needs, ensuring personalised support and opportunities for every learner to thrive and succeed. Small class sizes and collaborative ventures with external providers deliver personalised learning, enhancing student growth, engagement, and achievement through diverse, tailored educational opportunities. The Clontarf Academy empowers male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through tailored support, cultural connection, and leadership development, fostering confidence, achievement, and lifelong success.
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.
At Cambridge Park High School, students are given the opportunity to experience a wide range of educational programs across a broad curriculum.
The school has set priorities in the delivery of basic literacy and numeracy, in ensuring that students have a broad range of subjects, including vocational subjects to choose from and in caring for the welfare of our young people. The school has increased student and staff access to computer technology and in particular has enhanced the availability of the internet and online research through the library.
Cambridge Park High School has a deliberate policy to involve parents and the community in the school.
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.
“It was great seeing people around you struggle with you and win with you!”
2025 Graduate – Catherine McAuley Catholic College
“The best thing about this project was when nearly everyone podiumed, showing how great our team is.”
2024 Graduate – Catherine McAuley Catholic College
“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 – Catherine McAuley Catholic College
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
Colo High School Learning Community comprises students, staff, parents and community members, working together in a collaborative environment, ensuring educational opportunities and outcomes for all students.
Colo High School is a proud, comprehensive high school. It has an outstanding record of achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits. The school community is situated in the semi-rural Hawkesbury area and was established in 1978 primarily through the initiatives of the community.
This cooperation with the school community is symbolised in the Colo emblem, which is representative of the bonding of community, staff and students. The School Plan reflects Colo High School’s willingness to embrace the future in developing a cooperative culture with its school community, as well as a culture of excellence and lifelong learning within a happy and safe place environment.
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.
“I learnt that even if something goes wrong, just push through it and you can get it done.”
2025 Graduate – Coomealla High School
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.
Dapto High School creates a supportive environment for every child to thrive. They value respect, curiosity and teamwork.
Dapto High School are proud of their dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families. Together, they ensure students feel valued and inspired to learn.
Dapto High School’s vision is to foster an aspirational learning environment, where all students are provided appropriate levels of support and challenge to reach their individual goals. Students feel a strong sense of connection and engagement to school and their learning, as they ‘strive for higher things.’
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 – Doonside Technology High School
“The high I felt after running 10km was amazing. I learnt that when I put my mind to it, I can run further than I thought.”
2024 Graduate – Dunedoo Central School
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 – Engadine High School
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
Grafton High School has a long-standing reputation for academic, cultural and sporting achievement and excellent ties with the local community, with GHS having the special honour of being the first high school north or northwest of Newcastle.
The school’s purpose is to promote a school community (students, staff, and parents) that work together to achieve excellence. Its aim is to provide quality teaching and learning in a caring environment. The school offers an extensive curriculum featuring a large, diverse choice of subjects from Year 7-12, a well resourced and locally supported vocational education program (Year 10-12), support for students with disabilities and specialised support for learners of all abilities. Grafton High School students are encouraged to respect others, take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour and to strive for excellence.
“The best part about (the Run Beyond Project) was being able to interact with different people than I normally do and being able to connect with them and getting to push each other.”
2025 Graduate – Grafton High School
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 – Gulgong High School
The Gundagai High School community is built on the core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity, guiding everything they do and helping students grow into confident, capable young adults. The school offer a dynamic curriculum and a wide range of extracurricular activities designed to inspire learning, creativity, and personal development. At Gundagai High School, every student is encouraged to achieve their best and contribute positively to the broader community.
Hunter River High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school with an enrolment of approximately 920 students, 20% of whom identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Our school is located on Worimi land, close to the Hunter River at Heatherbrae, south of Raymond Terrace. ‘Quality Relationships – Quality Learning’ is the motto that underpins the community’s belief that quality educational outcomes are achieved when all partners in the educational process work collaboratively in a supportive, harmonious environment.
Through high expectations and embedded Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) values of Respect, Responsibilty and Excellence, the school provides a learning environment that aims to give each student the opportunity to reach their highest potential.
Hunter River High School is a P-TECH (Pathways in Technology) Pilot school, a leader in STEM education initiatives and provides extensive programs enhancing Aboriginal education, Literacy and Numeracy outcomes.
“I learnt that if you involve yourself and set a goal and work towards it, you will get what you were aiming for. The best thing about this project was…having something to look forward to in my life.”
2025 Graduate – Hunter River High School
IRRAWANG HIGH SCHOOL
Irrawang High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school catering for students from Years 7 to 12 in Raymond Terrace. Irrawang High School welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all.
They acknowledge and celebrate that the school is situated on Worimi land and are honoured to work in partnership with the local Youyoong Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) to support the learning, wellbeing, and cultural needs of Aboriginal students. Together, they strive to cultivate a culturally responsive learning space that honours tradition and promotes success.
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 – Kanahooka High School
Kempsey High School are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students are supported to achieve their personal best. They offer a broad and diverse curriculum, supported by innovative programs that connect learning to real-world experiences and pathways beyond school.
Kempsey High take great pride in strong partnerships with families, local primary schools, community organisations, and Aboriginal Elders. These relationships enrich students’ learning and strengthen their sense of belonging and cultural identity.
The passionate staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality teaching and learning, guided by the school’s values of respect, responsibility, and personal excellence.
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.
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.
“The best thing was the whole experience, ever since I got back (from the Goal Race) I can’t stop thinking about the privilege that I actually had to go there, every part was amazing and I am so thankful! Please continue to run this project and give other students the opportunity to experience what I have. “
2025 Graduate – Lake Munmorah High School
“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.
“…seeing how many people come together for The Run Beyond Project and seeing how supportive they all are…it was an awesome experience and it was amazing.”
2025 Graduate – Lightning Ridge Central School.
“…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 Central School.
Lithgow High School has strong academic and sporting traditions and is successful in providing a broad curriculum and student centred programs for students in Lithgow and surrounding areas. The school strives to promote excellence in a caring educational environment and achieves this by: Providing a safe, caring and comfortable environment; encouraging students to achieve their best in all that they do; and positively acknowledging all achievements.
Macleay Vocational College is a Special Assistance School for Year 9-12 students on Dhungutti Country for students from the Macleay Valley. Students experience a flexible learning environment that supports them to re-engage with education and future pathways beyond school.
The vision at Macleay Vocational College is to promote the development of the young people enrolled and foster their personal growth to become resilient, tolerant and self-confident members of community.
They encourage a commitment to lifelong learners and promote a personal best approach to learning and development.
The school environment is supportive and flexible and supports students to feel a sense of belonging, pride, cultural identity and awareness.
Melville High School is a comprehensive, co-educational school which offers a caring and positive environment in which students are encouraged to achieve in a variety of fields. The school provides opportunities in academic, sporting, cultural, creative and technology learning areas and implements programs to develop social and employment skills.
I learnt “to not let negative talk get to (me) and take over (my) mindset.” The best thing above the Project was “getting pushed to my fullest potential.”
2025 Graduate – Melville High School
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.
Located on the lands of the Darkinjung people on the Central Coast of NSW, Narara Valley is a community-focused school, committed to excellence and the growth of every student. Through strong partnerships with families, local schools, businesses, and health professionals, they provide a supportive and engaging environment.
The schools diverse programs include academic, creative arts, sports, and wellbeing, all designed to help students achieve their personal best. Narara Valley’s caring staff and wellbeing team ensure every student feels valued and supported.
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 – Narrabeen Sports High School
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.
“I learnt that I can set any goal and achieve it.”
2025 Graduate – Narrabri High School
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 has helped me to commit, be grateful and safe in a running environment and any environment we’re in.”
2025 Graduate – Northlakes High School
“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.
“When I saw the finish line, all the embarrassment, exhaustion and doubt went away. I can do this. I did do this. Thank you for showing me I can do things that feel impossible.“
2025 Graduate – Nowra High School
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 – Oberon High School
Opportunity, innovation and success in a diverse and welcoming environment
Proudly serving the Coffs Harbour community, Orara High School offers a rich and dynamic education for students from Year 7 to Year 12. They are committed to nurturing every student’s potential, providing an environment where academic growth, personal development, and community involvement thrive.
Phoenix P–12 Community College is a school located in the Ballarat suburb of Sebastopol, Victoria. It formed in 2011 with the amalgamation of Sebastopol College and Redan Primary School. The school was named after the Phoenix mine, located south of the school.
The College has eight Key Learning Areas which are accessible to all students. The school is involved in the Bright Futures program and has curriculum program links with primary schools and further education providers.
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 – Plumpton High School
Prairiewood High School is dedicated to nurturing the talents and growth of all students, while advancing innovative learning practices that promote equity and excellence.
Situated in the vibrant Prairiewood community, the school is committed to providing a rich array of co-curricular opportunities. The schools offerings include public speaking, debating, creative writing programs, the Premier’s Reading Challenge, Astronomy, the Agricultural Show Team, and an accelerated Mathematics curriculum.
Prairiewood High School takes pride in strong learning partnerships with business, industry, and academia, including a scholarship support program in collaboration with the Public Education Foundation, Harding Miller, ABCN (Australian Business and Community Network), the Khuda Family Scholarship with the University of Sydney, and various universities.
Beyond academics, Prairiewood High School prioritises the wellbeing of the entire community, ensuring students are holistically prepared for success beyond school.
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.
Rouse Hill High School offers an excellent academic program, highly qualified teachers and a safe and caring learning environment. They encourage students to take advantage of the exciting range of educational opportunities that are available and to always daRe to achieve their best.
Rouse Hill High School is a modern, vibrant comprehensive high school with rich relationships with the primary schools of their learning community. In 2022, Rouse Hill High School will have Year 7 through to Year 12 enrolments of approximately 1150 students.
sShoalhaven High School aimS to improve each year, fostering confident learners with a positive mindset towards challenges. Their teachers create engaging educational experiences that connect students to the world and equip them for future success. As a Connected Communities school, they collaborate with the community to enhance educational outcomes for Aboriginal students and all students. Shoalhaven believe every student can achieve great things, supported by dedicated staff in a caring and supportive environment that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Shoalhaven High School values strong partnerships with families and invites them to engage in school events and volunteer opportunities.
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 joseph’s college banora point
SJC works closely with its parents and the community to fulfill the important role of educating the youth of the Tweed Heads region. Their motto, ‘Peace through Justice’ is modified from Pope Pius XII’s motto ‘Opus Justitiae Pax’ – The work of justice is peace. This original motto was taken up in 1939 at the outbreak of World War II. The motto transcends the circumstances of those times to inspire each of us through significant effort in our personal lives, to establish community at local and international levels. The dove of peace reinforces this message.
st andrew’s christian school
St Andrew’s Christian School is a thriving independent school in Grafton that offers co-educational classes from Prep right through to Year 12. In addition, because of their Christian ethos, they ensure all our students are provided with spiritual guidance as well as academic excellence. Founded in 1998, St. Andrew’s was created to offer values-based education to the children of Grafton and the wider Clarence Valley. Today, they have a vibrant and exciting campus serving the needs of over 220 pupils.
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.
2018 Run Beyond Graduate – SSCBC
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.”
TLSC Tumbi Umbi Campus prides itself on being recognised and awarded for consistently providing an inclusive environment where adolescent students achieve personal best in academic, cultural, sporting, environmental and community arenas at local, state and national levels.
Tweed River High School is a comprehensive Years 7–12 school with a state-of-the-art VET hub and innovative learning pathways. They offer a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages every student to succeed. Tweed River High School’s dedicated staff inspire learning, creativity, and personal growth, preparing students to become confident and responsible citizens. Experience a vibrant community where every student belongs and thrives.
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.
The best thing about the Project was “meeting new people, proving to people that (I) can run 10kms…your can achieve your goals once you set them.”
2025 Graduate – Walcha Central School
For over one hundred years, Warragul Regional College has been serving its community, helping to shape generations. They are extremely proud of their graduates who for over a century have been succeeding in business, the arts, sports, technology, medicine and academia.
Warragul Regional College’s focus is firmly on the future and they are excited about the prospects that await students in the 21st Century. The world is changing at an increasingly rapid pace. Many of the jobs current students will be doing are yet to be invented.
Warragul Regional College is focused on developing four key skills that will ensure students are successful not only at school, but in life.
The best thing about the Project was “the experience of making new friends, committing and achieving something new.”
2025 Graduate – Warragul Regional College
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.
“I would like to set a goal for something like “running 3km in under 12 minutes” because if I can do that then I know I can achieve great things.”
2025 Graduate – Warrawong High School
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.
“The best thing about this project was testing my strength and ability and being part of a team that taught me new running skills.”
2025 Graduate – Windsor High School
Wollumbin High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive, Coed Secondary School in Murwillumbah. The school is proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures.
At Wollumbin High School, the vision is to create a welcoming and inclusive community where every student feels valued and supported. Guided by their motto, ‘Together We Learn,’ Wollumbin provide a safe and respectful environment that fosters academic excellence, curiosity, growth, and wellbeing. The school celebrates success and empowers students to embrace learning with confidence and prepare them to thrive in a changing world.
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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