Dannevirke: Join adventure race to help boost school coffers

FUNDRAISING BONANZA: Norsewood and Districts School pupils with some of the prizes available at the major fundraiser on Sunday in Dannevirke. Back from left, Toby Coppinger, Sophie Meek, Tayla Mitchell and Wil Smyth. Front, Amber Mitchell and Jack Bealing. PHOTO/CHRISTINE MCKAY

Norsewood and Districts School's first adventure race promises to be exciting, teacher Michelle Mitchell says.

"Because Dannevirke is becoming what I see as an active town where people are encouraged to give things a go, our school support group, the fundraising committee, has decided to hold a new and exciting event this Sunday, at the Dannevirke Domain," she said. "[The] adventure race will be similar in ways to the Amazing Race on television, but with the emphasis on participation and family fun."

Sponsors have donated a range of products to be won, mainly as spot prizes.

"We want to take the emphasis off competition, although the winning teams in each category will be rewarded," Michelle said.

"We've decided to base this major school fundraiser in Dannevirke to target a wider community and encourage all families to get involved."

• To register for Sunday's event phone Norsewood and Districts School, enter on its website, or collect an entry form from Activate Gym in Dannevirke. The adventure starts at 10am. There are three categories, Partners in Crime, (one adult, one child 7-13 years); Family Fun, family of four, (two adults, two children or one adult, two/three children) - children must be 6 years or older; Nifty Nippers, (one adult, one child 6 years or under).