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The opening bounce of the AFL Schools Strategy was hosted at UNSW Sydney on Tuesday, celebrating the release of with brand new resources designed by teachers, for teachers.

The AFL aims to provide Australian educators with a suite of curriculum resources that are high quality and curriculum aligned, complemented by robust professional learning sessions.

When asked about their needs from a program like this, teachers identified three key areas 鈥撀爃igh-quality, curriculum-linked resources; an opportunity prioritise their own learning through professional development; and a need to make the program easy for schools to navigate.

The resulting AFL Schools Strategy comes with a vision聽to empower teachers to deliver quality content 鈥 both on the field and in the classroom 鈥 that encourages students to become more active and engaged, while聽exposing them to the sport of Australian Rules football and the AFLM and AFLW clubs and players across the country.

The new AFL Schools resources will also support pre-service teachers entering the classroom for the first time 鈥 providing students at the UNSW School of Education with a suite of resources to confidently prepare and deliver lessons during their practical classroom placements.

The launch was attended by NSW Education Minister, the Honourable Sarah Mitchell MLC, who spoke about how this approach will support teachers.

鈥淲hat I like most about this program is that it鈥檚 going to be so easy for teachers to roll out,鈥 she said. 鈥淥ur teachers work so hard and anything we can do to ease that burden and provide great resources is so important.

鈥淜ids are more engaged when they鈥檙e excited about learning.

鈥淚f it can relate to something they do on the weekend, they鈥檙e going to be more excited about their work in the classroom and in their PE lessons.鈥

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell at the AFL Schools launch

Education Minister, the Honourable Sarah Mitchell MLC, said the strategy will provide teachers with great resources. Photo: UNSW Sport

AFLW player Alyce Parker, who plays for the GWS Giants, spoke about the importance of aligning with schools for the future of the game.

鈥淲hen I get asked the question, how did I get into AFL, I always say that it was my primary school teacher,鈥 she said.

鈥淢y Year 4 teacher asked me to play and at first I said no because I was too scared, but he kept encouraging me and when I was 11, I started playing in the Tony Lockett Shield.鈥

Alyce聽noted the importance of programs like these in keeping children engaged with their learning.

鈥淚f I was at school and there had been an AFL subject, I never would have taken a sick day!鈥 she said.

Dr Helena Granziera, a lecturer in Educational Psychology in the UNSW School of Education, said the resources offer teachers great opportunities.

鈥淭he pedagogical structures within the AFL are exceptional, which means that we鈥檙e not only helping to ease teachers' workloads, but also providing students with high-quality learning opportunities,鈥 she said.

Dr Granziera also reiterated the sentiments that Parker expressed about the importance of enjoyment in learning.

鈥淲hen students enjoy what they鈥檙e learning, they often don鈥檛 even realise that they鈥檙e undertaking an educational experience,鈥 she said.

鈥淭he more we can do that, the better.鈥

The evidenced-based resources are currently available on聽 and are supported by an AFL incursion and specifically designed equipment for schools. The program has a strong focus on inclusion, with content designed to enable students of all abilities, cultures and genders to reach their full potential.