The sporting dreams of students at two Wyndham primary schools are a little closer to being realised thanks to grants recently awarded by the state government.
Iramoo Primary School and Wyndham Park Primary School each received a $30,000 Active Schools grant as part of the latest round of the funding for the initiative which aims to get local students physically active.
Education Minister Ben Carroll said anything that got school kids up and moving was beneficial.
“Even 15 minutes of physical activity can be all it takes to boost the overall wellbeing of our children, which can help improve how students learn – that’s why we’re keeping our students active at school,” Mr Carroll said.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate Active Schools funding recipients and congratulate the successful schools involved for their contributions to keeping young Victorians active, healthy and engaged.”
Werribee MP Tim Pallas said the program wasn’t just about getting children into competitive sport.
“The Active Schools Program is a fabulous way to help young people find an activity they love.”
Schools that have previously been awarded Active Schools grants have used them to upskill PE teachers, purchase sports and fitness equipment, implement programs such as bicycle education, circus and dance, build outdoor learning spaces, make upgrades to playgrounds, install sensory play areas and cover costs associated with sports and physical activities.
A further $20.8 million was allocated to the Active School initiative in the last state budget, bringing total investment in the program to $45.4 million since 2019.
