City Futures - Football in Schools Program
Session Description
City Futures sees Melbourne City coaches embedded into school timetables, delivering both football sessions and in class theory around leadership, respect and personal development. Delivered to Years 7-10, schools involved in the program have reported: Improved overall school attendance from students Reduction of incidents within school time Improved behaviour and engagement Development of new friendships amongst students The program has been evaluated by Federation University and the Collaborative Evaluation & Research Centre
Learning Outcomes
Football as a vehicle for connection amongst students
Mentoring of City coaches and students and positive role modelling
Going behind the scenes of A-League matches and events
Increased attention and student retention beyond Year 10
Pathways into Melbourne City Volunteer programs
Mentoring of City coaches and students and positive role modelling
Going behind the scenes of A-League matches and events
Increased attention and student retention beyond Year 10
Pathways into Melbourne City Volunteer programs
Curriculum Level
7 - 10
Keywords
Inclusion, Leadership, Safety, Student Engagement
Presentation Type
Classroom Workshop
B
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