One of Cricket NSW's core objectives is to ensure that Australia's favourite sport has an impact at all levels of education. Cricket NSW is committed to working together with schools to help promote a healthy, active lifestyle amongst school-aged children. The purpose of Cricket NSW’s school programs is to ensure Cricket is used as a vehicle to drive a whole school approach towards promotional of healthy, active lifestyles. The School Ambassador program provides the perfect opportunity for members of the school community to be the primary point of contact for Cricket NSW. Cricket NSW aims to provide Professional Development opportunities to all School Ambassadors through our NESA accredited programs to help up-skill and enhance the quality of physical education within our school communities. Cricket NSW currently offer 4 curriculum aligned programs that intend to enhance the development of fundamental, gross motor and movement skills. Cricket Blast HPE Program Woolworths Cricket Blast Health & PE - A four-week curriculum aligned program that is fun and exciting for students of all abilities. The program aims to fulfil the development of gross motor and movement skills. To get involved contact schools@cricketnsw.com.au. Resources for Teachers. Woolworths Cricket Blast Schools Cup Woolworths Cricket Blast School Cups – a one day inter or intra school carnival giving girls and boys the opportunity to play four action packed games of cricket in an active and social setting in a gala day format. Click here to get involved. Mascot Challenge Mascot Challenge - A four-week program that has students spending 10 minutes a day developing fundamental movement skills throwing, catching and bouncing. Designed for years K-2, this program can be used as a brain break activity or as part of a physical education program to get students active and moving. Click here to get involved.
