Frequently asked questions
Event Information
Registration
All Beaconhills students, staff and parents are invited to take part.
$5 per entrant.
Online registrations will remain open until the conclusion of the Relay.
All persons under the age of 18 must have approval by a parent or guardian to register for and participate in the Relay for Life event after school hours.
Show your support by registering individually, in a team of family or friends, or by donating online.
Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony - 8:30am
Remembrance and Closing Ceremony - 5:00pm
Program
| 7:30am | BBQ Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Opening Ceremony & Event Start |
| 8:35am | First Lap - Survivor & Carer's Lap Second Lap - All join in |
| 8:45am - 10:00am | Little Beacons |
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Junior School |
| 11:00am - 11.25am | Recess - Staff |
| 11:25am - 12:30pm | Middle School |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Years 9 & 10 |
| 1:30pm - 2:20pm | Lunch - Staff |
| 2:20pm - 3:20pm | Years 11 & 12 |
| 3:20pm - 5:00pm | Community Participation (students, families, alumni & staff) BBQ Fundraising stalls Live music |
| 5:00pm | Remembrance & Closing Ceremony |
| 5:30pm | Event ends |
On the Day
What happens on the day?
Join us at the Pakenham or Berwick Campus on Friday 8 September from 7:30am - 5:30pm.
What to bring to Relay
Be sure to come to the Relay prepared! Check the forecast the night before and be prepared for potential inclement weather. Here’s a handy list of things to bring on the day:
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
- Your Relay for Life shirt
- Comfortable walking/running shoes
- Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
- Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
- A change of clothes
- Folding chairs and tables or picnic rug
- Team costumes
- Money and loose change
- Your team!
What not to bring
- Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
- Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
- Glass
- Remember, Relay For Life is a smoke-free event.
Your Relay For Life organiser asks that you:
- Do not attend Relay For Life if you are feeling unwell.
- Use hand sanitiser prior to entering the event.
- Practice social distancing (of 1.5m) at all times while at the event and try to avoid interactions in close spaces.
- If you need to cough, please do so using your arm and if you are feeling unwell at any point during the event, please notify one of our staff members.
- We encourage you to carry a mask for whenever social distancing isn't possible.
- Do not share personal belongings (water bottle or towel).
Sponsors
This event is hosted by Beaconhills College:
If you would like your business to become a sponsor of Relay For Life contact our Community Giving Coordinator, Kelly Fuery: 1300 65 65 85 or relayforlife@cancervic.org.au
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