b'12 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2020 TO 2030OUR POLICY CONTEXTSchool Sport Victoria recognises the important contribution school sport can make in delivering on Victorian Government priorities and targetsin particular across education, sport and health.A significant priority across these three portfolios is to get more Victorians more active more often.There is a high proportion of children and young people not meeting physical activity recommendations to benefit their health and increasing rates of childhood overweight and obesity.Sportparticipationalsocontributestoimprovingmentalwellbeingand resiliencealongsideimprovingsocialinteraction,funandenjoyment, relief of tension, self- expression, achievement and building confidence.The Education StateThe Education State is about achieving excellence and creating opportunities for Victorian students in all aspects of their education.School sport is integral to supporting the achievement of the Education State targets, in particular happy, healthy and resilient kids and pride and confidence in our schools.MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN FOUNDTO ACHIEVE BETTER ACADEMIC RESULTS. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HASBEEN POSITIVELY LINKED TO CONCENTRATION, MEMORY AND BEHAVIOUR. PLAY VALUE'