City2Surf Volunteering – Service in Action

This Sunday (10 August), up to 100 Cranbrook students and multiple staff will have the chance to take part in something bigger than themselves—not by running the City2Surf, but by cheering from the sidelines while manning the drink station outside the school gates.

Volunteering at the City2Surf offers a unique opportunity to live out the values at the heart of our Service Learning program: community, compassion, and contribution. By cheering on thousands of runners and supporting the inspiring charity Running for Premature Babies, students will be part of a collective effort to raise awareness and funds for newborns and their families.

Service isn’t always about grand gestures—it’s often about showing up, giving your energy to support others, and recognising your role in a broader community as an agent of change. Being part of this day means encouraging strangers, lifting tired spirits, and standing in solidarity with those running for a cause.

This is what meaningful service looks like: simple, powerful, and deeply human.

Students are encouraged to step up and be part of the City2Surf volunteer team by registering at the link emailed to them earlier this week.

It’s more than a fun day out—it’s a way to give back, grow, and be changed by the experience and we look forward to seeing lots of enthusiastic faces there on the day!

Aaron Nolan
Acting Director of Service