Community Foundation Windsor Academy Trust
13th & 14th MAY 2023
Helping Communities Thrive, One Step at a Time.
Introducing the Windsor Academy Trust Community Foundation
Big Move 3 of our strategy - Civic Leadership - recognises that schools and students thrive best when communities do. Part of our role as a family of schools is to deliver civic impact, which is why we are launching the Windsor Academy Trust Community Foundation.
The Foundation, which will be managed on our behalf by Heart of England Community Foundation, will enable us to support those in our communities who need it the most through trustwide fundraising initiatives. It will prioritise organisations, causes and projects that work in innovative ways to
create lasting change for young people and their families in the communities our schools serve.
Through the Foundation, we hope to make the biggest impact we can through collective fundraising endeavours.
More details about the Foundation will be shared over the coming monthsbut for now, a very big thank you for your support.
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About WAT a Run
Join our first ever WAT Family sponsored challenge and make a difference in the communities where we work!
WAT a Run is a two-day sponsored run - from Halesowen to each of our schools and back againtaking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May 2023.
Members of the WAT Family are invited to run as many kilometres as they can to contribute towards an overall goal of 2000km across the two days.
On Day 1, runners will start at Halesowen Athletics Club, making their way through checkpoints at Windsor High School, Colley Lane Primary Academy, Kingswinford Academy and Cheslyn Hay Academy, before finishing the day at Great Wyrley Academy.
Day 2 will begin back at Great Wyrley Academy and continue to Rivers Primary Academy, Goldsmith Primary Academy, Windsor Olympus Academy, Manor Way Primary Academy, and Tenterfields Primary Academy, before ending at Halesowen Athletics Club with a 5km ‘fun run’ and celebratory WAT Family Event.
The route covers just under 90km, and participants can choose to run any distance from 1km to the full 90km
route. The event pace will be moderate with regular rest stops along the way to ensure it is as inclusive as possible. Each marathon day is estimated to take around 5 hours, and the pace and time between checkpoints will be provided.
Please note that all participants running from school-to-school must be 18 years of age or above. WAT students will be encouraged to participate in a ‘fun run’ at their school (details to follow) and/ or join the 5km ‘fun run’ at Halesowen Athletics Club at the end of the main challenge on Sunday 14th May.
By participating in WAT a Run, you’ll not only be supporting a great cause but also experience the benefits of regular exercise, such as improved cardiovascular health, increased strength and endurance, a boost to your overall mental wellbeing - and the sense of accomplishment and pride you’ll feel upon completing your chosen distance.
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Join us and make a difference, one step at a time.
WAT a Run Fundraising Pack 4 01 & 12 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 11 10 Cheslyn Hay Academy 05 Rivers Primary Academy 07 Great Wyrley Academy 06 Goldsmith Primary Academy 08 Halesowen Athletics Club 01 Colley Lane Primary Academy 03 Windsor High School 02 Kingswinford Academy 04 Windsor Olympus Academy 09 Tenterfields Primary Academy 10 Manor Way Primary Academy 11 Halesowen Athletics Club 12
The Route:
1 - Saturday 13th May (Total Running Time: 05:08:00)
2 - Sunday 14th May (Total Running Time: 04:57:49)
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Leg Time to complete leg Departure Time Arrival Time Start End Distance (KM) Cumulative Distance (KM) 1 00:18:0010:0010:18 Halesowen Athletics Club Windsor High School & Sixth Form 2.672.67 2 00:15:0010:2810:43 Windsor High School & Sixth Form Colley Lane Primary Academy 2.094.76 3 01:03:0010:5311:56 Colley Lane Primary Academy Kingswinford Academy 9.0313.79 4 03:16:0012:0615:22 Kingswinford Academy Cheslyn Hay Academy 28.0941.88 5 00:16:0015:3215:48 Cheslyn Hay Academy Great Wyrley Academy 2.2944.17 Day total: 05:08:00
Leg Time to complete leg Departure Time Arrival Time Start End Distance (KM) Cumulative Distance (KM) 6 00:48:0009:0009:48 Great Wyrley Academy Rivers Primary Academy 6.8851.05 7 00:09:0009:5810:07 Rivers Primary Academy Goldsmith Primary Academy 1.3152.36 8 01:54:0010:1712:11 Goldsmith Primary Academy Windsor Olympus Academy 16.3268.68 9 01:21:0012:2113:42 Windsor Olympus Academy Tenterfields Primary Academy 11.5881.19 10 00:05:0013:5213:57 Tenterfields Primary Academy Manor Way Primary Academy 0.7481.93 11 00:07:0014:0714:14 Manor Way Primary Academy Halesowen Athletics Club 1.07 83 12 00:35:0014:3015:05 Halesowen Athletics Club Halesowen Athletics Club 5KM*83 Day total: 04:59:00 *optional, anything up to 5KM WAT Family Celebration Event 2pm-4pm (inc. final leg)
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do I get involved? Scan the QR code below or head to the WAT a Run web page here: www.windsoracademytrust.org. uk/wat-a-run Register for the event by completing the form on the page Share the fundraising link, far and wide, to start raising money for the WAT Community Foundation!
start fundraising you simply need to share the link to our Enthuse fundraising platform. The donations you recieve will be added directly to the WAT a Run total. 2000KM 1 2 3 QR code to register for WAT a Run: QR code to donate to WAT a Run:
How
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Training Top Tips
Training for WAT a Run is an important part of the preparation process. It not only helps you build endurance and stamina but also improves your overall health and wellbeing.
A good place to start is by setting a realistic training plan that fits your current fitness level and gradually increases in intensity as the event approaches.
Here are some top tips to help you prepare for your charity run:
Set a realistic training plan and stick to it
Incorporate a mix of cardio and strength training exercises in your training
Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts as the event approaches
Stay hydrated and fuel your body with nutritious foods
Get plenty of rest and sleep to recover from your training sessions
Wear comfortable and appropriate running shoes and clothing
Listen to your body and adjust your training schedule accordingly
And most importantly, don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the experience!
Remember that any training you do is better than none, and that every step taken is a step closer to achieving your goal and supporting a good cause
Couch to 5KM
If your target is to complete 5km, either at the track or joining any part of the route, why not try the free NHS Couch to 5K plan to get you started.
If you start the plan on the 12th March 2023, your 5km journey can end on the track for the fun run at Halesowen Athletics Club!
You can register for the ‘Couch to 5K’ for free here.
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Fundraising Top Tips
Share the Enthuse fundraising link with friends and family on your social media platforms
Use Gift Aid: Gift Aid is a UK government scheme that allows Enthuse to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you raise, at no extra cost to you or your donors
Set a challenging but achievable goal: Set a fundraising goal that will inspire people to donate, but make sure it’s achievable. You can always increase it later!
Share your progress regularly: Keep your donors informed of your progress and thank them for their support. Share any training updates or milestones you reach
Make it easy for people to donate: Make sure the Enthuse fundraising page is easy to find and share it regularly
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