Cross Country challenge at Don Buck School

They're off: Students at Don Buck Primary set off on their school cross-country challenge. Photo: Ben Watson

The event was held as part of the Golden Circle Fun Run Program that has been operating in New Zealand since 1999.

The scheme is designed as a fundraiser with schools retaining 75 per cent of profits and the remainder going towards administration and costs.

Students seek individual sponsorship for participating in the event with Golden Circle providing prizes.

Western Leader