b'20 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2020 TO 2030 SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA 5-YEAR STRATEGIES (2020 TO 2025)PLAY VALUEProviding inclusive and accessible participative and competitive opportunitiesEnhancing the role of school sport as part of a whole school approach to in school sport to involve a wider range of Victorian students. physical activity and physical literacy of all students. Maximising participation Enabling schoolsEnable participation in a variety of sports, including providing social/non-competitive Act as the system steward and voice for school sport, influencing the provision of quality sportalongside competitive sport formats. participation within and across primary and secondary schools.At primary school student level, have a particular focus on fun, skill development and building Empower principals to prioritise sport in enhancing a school culture of learning.confidence. Provide support to increase teachers confidence in delivering quality sport education to theirHave a focus on reducing the drop off in sport participation amongst teenagers, through students.providing participation focused sport opportunities alongside competitive sport formats. Utilise school sport to enable delivery of Victorian Curriculum and the Physical and SportEducation policy. Reducing inequality Developing studentsContinue to grow multi-class school sport opportunities available to engage students of allListen to students advocacy for, and agency in, informing the design and delivery of school sportabilities. to maximise participation.Ensure an inclusive environment to encourage girls to take up and continue to play sport. Develop students physical literacy including recognising the holistic, long term benefits of schoolDevelop innovative solutions to reduce barriers to participation by schools and students, sport.including those less active and from low-socio economic areas. Create community conversations about the value of sport to students health and wellbeing.Linking pathways Celebrating and embedding valueProvide ways for students to participate in school sport on and off the ground, field or court. Celebrate student, teacher and school achievements in school sport.Focus on the development of talented students aspiring to participate in representative Develop supportive policies that enable inclusive, accessible, fair and regular school sportteams. opportunities.Align pathways in junior sport with community, state and national sporting organisations Build collaboration across education, sport and health stakeholders to enhance school sport.both at grassroots and talent pathways.'