Pushing for a Cause: $29,000 Raised for Lifeline Bondi

As the Director of Service here at school, I am incredibly proud to share the outstanding results of this year’s Push-Up Challenge.

In just 22 days, our students rallied together to raise a truly impressive $29,000 for Lifeline Bondi, bringing our three-year total to over $100,000. This achievement is more than just a fundraising milestone. Every Push-Up completed—whether by Year 7 students giving it their all during mentor period, or senior students pushing through between exams and assessments – was a powerful act of solidarity with those struggling with mental health or, the challenges of life. Not only did our students help fund a crucial crisis support service, but they also engaged directly with the issue of mental health, learning to better understand it, talk about it, and look after their own wellbeing and that of their peers.

The Push-Up Challenge isn’t easy. It requires discipline, motivation, and heart – qualities our students showed in abundance. The fact that they’ve raised so much for their community while also looking after their own mental fitness speaks volumes about the kind of young people we’re fortunate to teach.

We thank Lifeline Bondi for the life-changing work they do, and we thank our students, families, and staff who supported this initiative so generously. I’m reminded once again that when young people are given the chance to lead and care, they rise to the challenge – in this case, quite literally.

Aaron Nolan
Director of Service (Acting)