Acting Minister for Education Gayle Tierney congratulated the 100 schools that were the latest to receive a $30,000 grant as part of the initiative.
“Regular physical activity makes a huge difference to young people’s mental and physical health as well as their educational outcomes — that’s why investing in our students is important, giving them every opportunity to find an activity they love,” Ms Tierney said.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate Active Schools funding recipients — I want to congratulate all the successful schools for their work to keep young Victorians active, fit and healthy.”
The program gives every Victorian student the skills, confidence and motivation to stay active throughout their lives.
Since starting in 2020, the program has given out more than $25 million to over 500 schools in disadvantaged areas.
In previous years, schools have used their Active Schools Grants to upskill PE teachers, purchase sports equipment, build outdoor learning spaces, make upgrades to playgrounds, install sensory play areas and implement programs such as bicycle education or dance.
The Active Schools program is all about finding ways for kids to move more during the whole school day — in class, at recess and lunch, and even on the way to and from school.
The 2024-2025 Victorian state budget included $42.3 million over four years and $10.7 million ongoing funding to continue the successful Active Schools program.
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