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Ben Farmer and Zane Homa grasped the message of checking in on mates during R U OK Day.
Warragul & District Gazette, September 22, 2015
Warragul Regional College held a number of activities to increase connectedness and promote well being in the school community as part of R U OK Day recently.
Students were provided with the confidence and awareness to start a conversation and ask their friends and peers if they are ok.
They also gained increased knowledge and awareness of the support available in the community.
R U OK is an annual day in September dedicated to remind people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question “R U OK?” in a meaningful way, because connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference to anyone who might be struggling.
Co-creator of R U OK Day said getting connected and staying connected is the best thing anyone can do for themselves and for those who may be at risk.
Lunchtime activities included a barbecue, music, Boxkick, an exercise bike challenge and meditation.
![Aaron Tang, Angus Bridge, Beau Cusden and Tim Bloye ponder the magic number of lollies in the jar.](https://cognitives-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1590668872/qvjqlrbd4b4lqmlc7fbr.jpg)
![Hayley Melsen gives some knees to the bag for a one minute burst.](https://cognitives-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1590668872/vqvkn9s305zf58nesdoy.jpg)
![Bianca Catalano and Marcus Tawfrk were on hand to make sure students stomachs were happy.](https://cognitives-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1590668872/fxpk41mrqgrxut4dja0z.jpg)
![Student Sami Lee provided a lovely backdrop to the days festivities with her acoustic guitar and voice.](http://thegazette.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RUOK-10-10092015_220915.jpg)
![Josh Keppel hits a strong cross punch during the Step into Life kickboxing set up as part of RUOK day at Warragul Regional College](https://cognitives-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1590668872/tcwc67vqcmjv7ioqwrhm.jpg)
![Jake Davies during the kickboxing session.](https://cognitives-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/v1590668872/l3iywemwoqgr6the3ly0.jpg)