From the Head of Senior School

From the Head of Senior School

MLC School Colour Run Information for Senior School parents

This is a very special community event and we are looking forward to the whole School coming together to raise money for our Sony Foundation Camp. The Children’s Holiday Camp is a unique respite program that sees our trained Year 11 students take on the responsibility for the care of children, aged between 7 and 13 with additional needs, allowing their families to have valuable time off. You can learn more about the Sony Foundation Camps here.

Please could I ask your support to ensure that students support this event as we are looking forward to full participation from our Senior School students.

The information below gives further details about this event for all Senior School parents and carers.

Colour Run
Friday 26 June 2026
1pm–3pm

Burwood Park
All Students from Kindergarten to Year 12

Students will attend their regular classes for the morning (1ab and 2ab). Following the event, students will be dismissed at 3.15pm from the Senior School campus. Students will eat lunch at the event.

In the event of predicted rain, any change to plans will be communicated via the MLC School app on the morning of the event.

Parents, carers and others are most welcome to attend. There will be a designated area for parents to watch the Colour Run and parents who wish to participate will have the opportunity to run for a cash donation on the day.

Registration
It’s not too late, your daughter can create an online profile at https://myprofilepage.com.au/ and share the unique link for sponsorship.

What to Wear
Year 7 to Year 12 students come to school wearing their PE Uniform.

What to Bring

  • A white t-shirt
  • Pants or shorts that can be coloured
  • Old sneakers
  • Casual hat (these items will get some colour on them)
  • Cash for stalls

Food
Year 6 to Year 12 may purchase food on the day at designated stalls. There will be a bake sale with Krispy Kreme donuts, cakes, chips and fairy floss, a lemonade stand, friendship bracelets and colour run merchandise on sale.

Students should bring cash as there are limited EFTPOS machines available.

Transport

  • Students catching School buses must change back into PE uniform before getting on the bus.
  • We recommend students catching public transport change back into PE uniform.
  • Students may wish to bring a towel to sit on before they get into private vehicles.

Dismissal

  • Bags will stay on the Senior School site in the Luminary spaces.
  • Students will come back to the Senior School site at 3pm to be dismissed at 3.15pm.

Washing clothes
It’s nothing a tumble through the washing machine won’t take care of! Coloured powder washes out of most clothing but you may want to leave your favourite running clothes or evening dress at home. Dust off or blow off as much powder as possible before washing.

Coloured Powder
The coloured powder is made of high-quality corn starch and is dyed with food colours. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable, skin-safe and environmentally friendly. It’s also gluten-free and coeliac-safe. A material safety data sheet that contains a toxicological risk assessment and ingredient listings can be obtained from us upon request. If you have any concerns at all about safety, we suggest that students wear swimming goggles or sunglasses as eye protection and/or bandanas or scarves around their noses and mouths.

– Joanna Graffen
Head of Senior School