25 September 2026
Hunter runs for Puddle Jumpers (Senior School)
MacDermott House student Hunter Di Blasio (Year 11) took part in the City to Bay on Sunday in support of Puddle Jumpers, following the recent arson attack that destroyed the charity’s op shop.
In the immediate term, Puddle Jumpers has advised that financial support is the most useful way the community can help as it works to get back on its feet. Hunter set up a fundraising page for his City to Bay run, with the MacDermott House community getting behind his efforts to support the organisation.
Donations to Hunter’s fundraiser are still open and can be made here: Puddle Jumpers City to Bay fundraiser.
The School will continue working with Puddle Jumpers in Term 4 as its immediate needs become clearer and there are further opportunities to provide practical support.
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City to Bay with our Junior School
On Sunday, a small team of SPSC students and their parents took part in the City to Bay fun run, our first event of its kind. It was a beautiful day for getting active, connecting as a community and taking on a challenge together.
The idea was sparked by Henry Bendyk from Student Voice in Action early in Term 3. Students and families were invited to get involved, with participants able to choose from three distances: 12km, 6km or 3km. This meant everyone could select a challenge that suited their interests, confidence and fitness level.
The City to Bay course takes runners from Adelaide’s CBD through suburban streets before finishing at Glenelg Beach. The mostly road based course is generally flat to gently undulating, making it accessible to runners of different ages and abilities. With large crowds, spectators and fellow participants along the way, the atmosphere was energetic and encouraging. Reaching the final stages of the course and heading towards the coast provided a particularly rewarding finish.
For our SPSC families, however, the experience was about more than completing a distance. It was an opportunity to be active together, set a personal goal and experience the excitement of participating in a major community event.
At the conclusion of the race, families made their way to the playground along the Glenelg foreshore for some light refreshments and a relaxed debrief. It was a chance to celebrate the achievement, share stories from the course and reflect on the experience.
One parent shared that the event had encouraged him to get back into running after seeing his child develop an interest in the sport. Another parent expressed how appreciative they were of SPSC organising such a positive community event, highlighting how important it is for families to be physically active together.
A big thank you to all the students, parents and staff who supported our inaugural City to Bay event. Your enthusiasm helped turn an idea from Student Voice in Action into a wonderful, shared experience for our school community.
What started as a small idea has the potential to become a much loved SPSC tradition. Look out for City to Bay next year as we turn this into an annual community event!
Mr Michael Roberts
Health/Physical Education Teacher – Junior School
