Kokoda Challenge
In 2026, Mount Gravatt High is excited to once again offer students the opportunity to take on the toughest team endurance event in the country; the Kokoda Challenge. For the first time ever, this opportunity has been extended beyond our year 11 and 12 students to include year 10 students allowing even more of our young people to challenge themselves both physically and mentally. Another first for this year, the school will have 1 team of year 12 students participating in what is known as The Pinnacle: Sunshine Coast 30km, Brisbane 48km and Gold Coast 96km. So far, we have 14 teams registered to take on the Brisbane 30km course, 2 teams stepping out of their comfort zones to take on 48km distance (1 in Brisbane and 1 on the Gold Coast). These are all very challenging courses and distances that will test the mental toughness and physical conditioning of all involved.
Central to the Kokoda Challenge is the Spirit of Kokoda, embodying Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice. These values take their origin from Australian soldiers who fought on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea during WWII. Still relevant today, this event aims to reignite these timeless values into our communities. On the back of undertaking this challenge, our students gain much more than physical fitness.
Students and teachers involved commit a significant amount of time to training for the Kokoda Challenge with weekly hikes through Toohey Forest and Mount Coot-tha clocking up to 20km a session being a significant aspect in the lead-up to the June and July event dates. We are very proud of all those who have chosen to challenge themselves and step outside their comfort zone this year.
It goes without saying that we are also very much grateful for the support and commitment of the teachers that have also committed to leading these teams as without them, events like this would not exist.
For further information please contact Kevin Lee