June 22nd 2023
Grade 4 to 8
April 5th 2023
Grade 1 to 3
Think about how much others have to walk to get water.
Uniting for water : Marymount’s walk for a global cause
Get ready to step up this Spring as Marymount students and teachers walk through Ile de la Jatte, nearby streets of Neuilly-sur-Seine, and around campus. To show their support for the millions of women and girls who walk miles every day to fetch clean water, students will carry a load appropriate for their age and weight in a double-strap backpack. The suggested weight for the backpack will have been determined through a consultation with Nurse Jayka Rosan. It must be worn over both shoulders to ensure proper support.
Join us in a show of solidarity and take a step forward for change!
Who will benefit from the proceeds ?
Donations will go toward our recently constructed RSHM Life Care Center, a health clinic overseen and run by our RSHM sisters in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe. As children are learning about water’s impact on girls, a portion of the proceeds will also go toward Water.org, which builds infrastructure helping improve the lives of girls and women globally.
Backpack weight and walk distance per grade details
| Grade Level | Backpack Weight | Distance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 6, 7 & 8 | 3.5kg - 4kg | 5km | March 31st |
| Grades 4 & 5 | 2kg - 3.5kg | 5km | March 31st |
| Grades 2 & 3 | 1kg | 1.5km (on campus) | April 5th |
| Grade 1 | 0.5kg | 1 km (on campus) | April 5th |
Walk for Water 2023 map
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Support your child !
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Become a superhero for your child by being their proud sponsor in a mission to save the world's most precious resource - water
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Ask your child what they're learning about water throughout March
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Inspire your child to become a water-saving champion by encouraging them to conserve water whenever possible
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Let's make a splash in this vital cause together!
For more information on how you can get involved in this life-changing Walk for Water, email us at walkforwater@marymount.fr
