It was 2022 when Kingsville Primary School mums, Martine Friend and Narelle McIlroy, created a running group for girls to improve their running.
Two students Elli and Hazel, are in grade Six this year and just competed in the school’s cross country qualifying, hoping to make it to state championships as they did last year.
“It started off as a small group and now we have close to 40 kids who come each week,” she said.
“Now we have grade 1 – grade 6 running regularly each week at Cruickshank Park.
“We wanted to plant the seed early with the children that they can always go outside and get fresh air and move their body.
“It’s all about staying active throughout puberty and into adulthood.”
Principal Emma Vasilevski said the kids have all been loving it and the school has been loving the parent involvement.
“I think the running group heavily supports our school message about wanting to build that sense of community and connection.”
