b'8 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2020 TO 2030OUR CONTEXTSchool sport in VictoriaSchool is often where children play a sport for the first time.School sport is usually played within designated school hoursoften involving formats appropriate for age, skill and ability, which have been developed by a recognised sporting organisationwith a focus on student learning and development.School sport has an important role in supporting a whole of school approach to physical activity and physical literacy of all students.School sport is different to community sport in that it:Provides an opportunity to connect with every child and young person in Victoria.Is facilitated with a focus on students learning outcomes through sport.Enables students to participate with their peersbuilding on existing social connections and friendships developed at school.Often provides students their first experience to play sports, to develop confidenceand interest to continue playing outside of school.School sport can be played at different levels and provides a pathway for students to develop their skills and abilities:During physical education classesinvolves sport as a way to deliver the Healthand Physical Education curriculum.Sport education programsstudents learn and experience playing sports todevelop their understanding, skill, confidence and competence, through programswhich may be delivered by external providers.Intra-school sport eventswhere all students in a school participate in a sport oractivities, such as swimming carnivals.Interschool sportstudents represent their school in events and competitions toplay against students from other schools.Inter-state school sportstudents represent Victoria in team and individual sports Team Vic vs Western Australia at at national school sport championships. the School Sport Australia HockeyPLAY VALUEChampionships'