Year 7s Take a Long Walk for Water

Our Big Water Walk to mark the launch of our Caritas Project Compassion fundraising for Term 1 was held last Tuesday.

Year 7 students at both campuses walked approximately 6kms to a water source where they collected a bucket of water. 

Cobblebank students walked to Atherstone Wetlands, and Melton students to Navan Park. 

The aim was to raise awareness and empathise with people around the world who must walk long distances to access clean water. 

After collecting the bucket of water, each student from each House had a turn at carrying it back to school. 

Below is what students had to say about the event.

The walk was hard but fun. Logan, Bakhita House, Cobblebank

I liked the purpose of the walk as it was very creative, even though it was gruelling. It was nice to be among nature. Kite, Bakhita House, Cobblebank

The water walk was for a good cause and a good way for Year 7's to make new friends. Noah, Anthony House, Cobblebank

It was a really fun and great experience to do the Walk for Water, and to carry the bucket to see how some people live their lives. Koda, Catherine House, Melton

On Tuesday 17 February the Year 7s went on a walk to Navan Park. On our return, we had to carry a bucket of water back. We did this to simulate what some women and children have to do daily. It was a great experience; I really want to help others out. Isabelle, Catherine House, Melton