Thanks to a Sporting Schools grant the senior cohort of Year 5 and 6 are currently participating in a combination of the “Learn AFL” and “Experience AFL” programs here at school. Delivered across 4 x 1-hour long sessions by professional coaches students are learning the fundamentals of the game including kicking, handballing, teamwork, and fitness. They are then moving through a series of modified games focused on fun before culminating next week in modified match play. Despite this weeks’ wet weather moving the session to the hall student’s enthusiasm remains high with 2 sessions left to go over the next week. The coaches have commended both the participation and respectfulness of the 4 classes so far. It’s fantastic to see everyone having a go and learning something new.

If any students are interested in taking their AFL further local clubs are taking registrations now for all ages and competitions for the upcoming winter season. You can find more information here: https://aflcanberra.com.au/club-finder/ . Who knows the next WAFL or AFL superstar might be right here!