A Remarkable Initiative: GWR

In 17 days Middle School will be attempting a world record breaking Beep Test event. Year 8 student Alistair Watters has spent months planning and coordinating a Guinness World Record attempt for the most participants in a Beep Test. The current record stands at 575 participants completing a minimum of 5.9 on the Beep Test scale. A 5.9 level Beep test involves ~ 6 minutes of continuous running at increasing speeds. Alistair is hoping for a minimum of 610 participants. With all Middle School students and staff involved we can get to 560. We are 50 short. Can you help? Details are:

Date: Thursday 17 September

Venue: Scotch College Ovals

Time: Commencing at 1:45pm.

However! A Guinness World Record attempt has certain strict conditions to it, one being they will only tolerate a 5% failure rate of participants in an attempt. It means only 5 of every hundred can afford to not make it. With 610 and a 5% failure rate we should just make it!

There is no cost for the event but Alistair is hoping for a gold coin donation with all proceeds going to Princess Margaret Hospital and the Samuel Morris Foundation. If you wish to be involved please (1) inform your son, (2) drop a note to your son's Homeroom teacher by Friday 11 September who will record your enthusiasm and commitment.

Mr Richard Ledger

Head of Middle School