By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, April 10: The Old Josephians’ Association (OJA) Kuching will be organising its eighth edition of Ora Et Labora Run on October 4, 2025 (Saturday), at SMK St Joseph Kuching with flag-off at 6am.
Themed “Back to School!”, the Ora Et Labora Run aims to provide an opportune time for a reunion for ex-students to gather, share, and serve their alma mater.
According to Deputy Premier and OJA president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, “The Ora Et Labora Run is not just bringing the past students and their families together but also the current students of the St Joseph’s Family of Schools, which includes SMK St Joseph, St Joseph’s Private School, and St Joseph’s International School together. Many have supported the run event in past editions, and it has been very successful.
“The Ora Et Labora Run 2024 drew more than 1,400 runners, and this year, we hope to attract more than 1,500 runners to join us.”
He added that this run could provide an opportunity to raise funds for the schools’ extra-curricular activities and for the students engage in early entrepreneurial experiences.
“With all three schools involved as a team, it is hoped that a solid network and a closer bond can be forged,” Dr Sim said.
The school is also seeking to raise RM2 million for Phase 1 of the SMK St Joseph’s Masterplan.
This phase focuses on providing more facilities to encourage effective learning and collaboration among the Josephians.
Dr Sim urged all Josephians, alumni, and corporate bodies to generously join forces in raising the amount needed for this crucial upgrading project.
The Run is divided into several categories: 1.4km Walk for families and children, 5km Fun Run and 10km Race.
All participants who finish the run will receive finisher medals and for the 10km Race, the top 10 finishers will receive additional cash prizes.
The registration fees per person are RM55 for the 1.4km Walk and 5km Fun Run, and RM65 for the 10km Race.
Each registered runner will receive a running T-shirt and a running bib.
Entry forms can be obtained at Revolution Run Borneo – Green Heights, or online registration can be made through www.malaysiarunner.com. For further information, contact the Revolution Run Borneo office at 082-459397 or visit OJA’s website at www.sjoba.org.my, or its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/oldjosephiansassociation. – DayakDaily
