The Holy Spirit Primary School, Nicholls community participated in a Walk-and-Talk-a-Thon earlier this month. The event was the school’s major fundraiser for the year. Collectively they raised over $37,000, a fantastic effort!

The Walk-and-Talk-a-Thon encouraged students to develop their language skills and vocabulary for writing while building relationships. As students walked, they talked about a variety of different topics, making their way around the course weaving through the Nicholls and Ngunnawal area. Preschool to Year 2 students walked a total of four kilometers and Years 3-6 students completed eight.

As they reached each checkpoint they received a lanyard that contained a talking point. Each student was paired up with a buddy from a different year group to discuss the various topics. 

Over 100 parents volunteered to assist on the day preparing lanyards; walking with classes; stamping cards at checkpoints; cutting fruit; and cooking over 1800 sausages. 

The event highlighted the abundance of support and community spirit within the school. At the completion of the Walk-and-Talk-a-Thon, the Holy Spirit community came together for a sausage sizzle lunch.

“It really was a fabulous event that united our community and demonstrated the spirit of our school,” said Assistant Principal, Anna D’Amico. “Thank you to everyone for their help, support and participation. We truly are blessed to belong to the Holy Spirit community.”