The Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2024
Year 6 Teacher and community volunteer, Mr Simon Furniss recently completed the Firefighter Stair Climb to raise funds for Cancer Research and Crisis Support.
The climbers battled 28 floors in up to 25kg of turnout gear and breathing apparatus as a symbol of the burden of significant health and well-being issues faced by first responders and their families on a daily basis.
Simon was proud to take his part in the day, "What an incredible event. Over 800 firefighters and emergency services personnel participated in The Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb, on Saturday 7 September 2024. It was one of the hardest physical and mental challenges that I have ever faced- but I did it! I climbed the 28 floors of the Crown Metropol – carrying 25 kilograms of equipment. A massive thank you to all those who supported me – I raised $1,720 for cancer research and mental health support workers. Incredible”.
Simon raised much of his funds through the support of our College students and families, saving up their recyclables to bring to Mr Furniss’ classroom, which he cashed in every week for dollars towards the fundraiser. A fantastic effort, which we are very proud of!
Wellbeing Workshop
Invitation to all parents, grandparents and carers in the Bass Coast area.
‘Our Digital Children’
Thursday 19 September, 7.00 - 8.30pm
Venue: St John’s Uniting Church, 86 Chapel Street, Cowes.
Come along to this interactive workshop and gain insights and strategies for managing your child’s safety and wellbeing online, while sharing experiences and worries in a supportive environment. Topics covered will include: social media, Apps, gaming, the internet, screen time habits, device dependence, and emerging AI.
Presented by St John’s Uniting Church, facilitated by a clinical psychologist (and parent to three teens)
Cost is FREE. Refreshments afterwards.
Registrations essential - places are limited.
Registrations and queries to: wellbeing.cowes@gmail.com
TIDAL SUNDAY KIDS PROGRAM
9:00am – TENT OPEN
9:30am- Story Time with Wayne Cripps (Children author)
10:00am- Story Book Time with Librarian Rowanne
10:30am- Sea Creature story time and Painting with Wayne Cripps
11:10am- Max the Magician performance
11:40am- Mo the Pirate Guest appearance
12:00pm- Music and singing and dancing with South Dudley Tom
12:30pm- The Bluey Movie (Movie start time 12:40pm), Movie Popcorn and Drinks provided!
1:10pm- Special Appearance by Bluey herself
1:30pm- Max the Magician performance
2:00pm- Mo the Pirate Guest appearance
2:30pm- Music and crafts to continue until close!
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
- Special art displays from the San Remo Pre School
- Sandcastle Building
- Colouring and Painting
- Sea sensory display
