General News
13 February, 2026
Eager to relay
A LARGE group of Emmanuel College students are preparing to descend on the Deakin Uni grounds next week in a united effort for this year’s Relay for Life event.
Once again the college will be well represented at the relay, with a group in excess of 50 year 12 students and staff eager to walk laps of the university oval to raise awareness, and much needed funds, in support of the Cancer Council.
Year 12 students at Emmanuel, Lenny Carey and Lucy Shiells, spoke of their excitement in the leadup to the relay.
“Similar to last year, we’ll again have a pretty large group at the relay which is great,” Lenny said.
“The year 12 students are all really eager to take part, which is great, and we have terrific support from staff who are also keen.”
“So far we’ve raised around $2,500 and we expect this figure to rise,” Lucy said.
In 2025 the Emmanuel College team was presented with the ‘Team Spirit Award’ which reflected its enthusiasm, encouragement and teamwork throughout the event.
The college has a proud and long standing tradition of being involved in the Relay for Life event, including the years prior to Covid and then again since 2022 when it re-started.
“This is a dedicated year 12 event,” Lenny said.
“It encourages balance and a sense of community during what is a big year for students.”
