This week our Secondary Campus officially commenced the Push-Up Challenge for 2026, already collectively hitting over 29,000 Push-ups! After a rainy start to the week, students and staff were able to come together today for our first official group session. These sessions will continue each Friday until the end of term as we work towards our challenge goal together!
Today’s Challenge: 167 Push-Ups! This was a powerful reminder of why we are taking part in the Push-Up Challenge. Every push-up, sit-up, plank, wall sit or assisted push-up helps us raise awareness for mental health, encourage important conversations and showing support for those in our community who may be struggling.
This challenge is about much more than push-ups. The target of 3,307 push-ups represents the 3,307 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2025. Through our collective efforts, we are aiming to highlight the importance of mental health, encourage conversations, and remind our community that support and connection matter.
How to sign up:
- Visit: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/
- Click Find a Legend
- Search Varsity College
- Select the Varsity College 2026 page
- Click Join Team
- Select your grade
Let’s keep pushing together for mental health!
If this message raises concerns for you or someone you know, please seek support from a trusted adult, school staff member, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
