15 May 2025
Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students and staff donned superhero costumes to launch the Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
The costume theme was chosen to honour the superhero efforts of children battling ongoing or serious illness.
The Premier's Telethon Challenge launched at Poynter Primary School.
Joined by Premier Roger Cook, Education Minister, Sabine Winton, and the beloved Telethon mascot, Fat Cat, the event marked the beginning of a 17-week initiative aimed at teaching students the importance of philanthropy, charities, child medical research and the power of helping others.
This “kids helping kids” campaign encourages young Western Australians to raise funds for children living with illness and disability across the state.
On launch day, students at Poynter Primary School ran a superhero-themed bake sale, with all proceeds going to Telethon.
Year 6 student and Telethon Ambassador from Poynter Primary School, Jacob Murphy, said Telethon was crucial in supporting sick children.
“Raising money for Telethon is extremely important because it gets to help kids that are less fortunate and are in need of medical supplies, cures and vaccines,” he said.
“Being a Telethon ambassador means I can help other kids which is very important.”
Public, Catholic and independent school students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will explore creative ways to raise the most money across a range of categories, including:
- highest value fundraiser small sized school
- highest value fundraiser medium sized school
- highest value fundraiser large sized school.
The top school in each category will have the chance to win a range of prizes including a behind-the-scenes experience at the annual live Telethon weekend in October.
In addition to fundraising, students can reflect on their experience by entering a storytelling competition and submitting a written or visual piece about charitable giving and helping others.
Winners will have their work published in The West Australian.
More information about the challenge can be found on the Telethon website.