North Melbourne, together with its community arm The Huddle and the Mathematical Association of Victoria, is bringing the excitement of AFL into Victorian classrooms through GOAL! – an innovative series of lessons that makes learning fun.

Designed for Year 3-5 students, GOAL! Kangaroos offers six free curriculum-aligned science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) lessons that enhance traditional learning.

Each lesson is introduced by North Melbourne players, including AFLW premiership players Emma Kearney and Ash Riddell and AFL players Nick Larkey and Eddie Ford, as students have the opportunity to dive into real-world applications of STEM, from analysing real player statistics to designing cutting-edge club facilities.

North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt said the education lessons are now available across Victoria free of cost to help thousands of students engage in STEM.

“Sport has the power to speak to young people in ways they understand. Connecting STEM learning to Aussie Rules Footy, makes it more relevant, engaging and downright fun for students,” Watt said.

“Including players like Nick Larkey and Emma Kearney was incredibly important for us because they are role models that inspire young people, and it shows that the club’s players are champions on and off the field.”

Students and teachers across Wyndham will be the first to try these new lessons, as North Melbourne players visit schools across the region on Monday and Tuesday to help launch GOAL! Kangaroos as part of the club’s annual AFL Community Camp.

To learn more about GOAL! Kangaroos, click here.