Bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the classroom this term and dive into the stories of VIS athletes aiming for Paris 2024.
A primary school and secondary school kit is available. Each includes a Digital Package PDF embedded with videos from our feature athletes, in depth worksheets to learn about the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Games history in Australia, interactive research activities on VIS athletes, and more.
Included is a separate Educator's Resource to assist teachers in delivering the content.
The VIS recommends utilising the Digital Packages prior to the Games to allow students to discover athletes who they could be watching during the Games period. Included are also some follow up questions to return to after the Games have finished.
Athletes featured in the Digital Packages
Access Digital Packages
The resources are part of the Be Fit. Be Well program which has been running for over 30 years. The VIS is proud of it's partnership with School Sport Victoria which enables the delivery of this program, and it's long term success.
Be Fit. Be Well visits and the above resources are FREE for Victorian Government schools. Non-Government and interstate schools can access the resources for a $100 fee, invoiced to the school after download.
Disclaimer:
The following packages are the property of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). By downloading any of the Victorian Institute of Sport Digital Packages, you agree to only use the materials for educational purposes (The Purpose) and not forward or distribute the materials other than within your education institutions for The Purpose.
The resources are designed to be used in schools and are aimed to be accessed and used primarily by Australian education providers, including schools, principals and teachers.
The VIS is committed to protecting your personal information. The information collected from the digital resource may be used to track the distribution of the packages, used for VIS marketing and reporting purposes and shared with School Sport Victoria. Your information will not be shared with other third party organisations.
LETTERS FOR PARIS | WRITE TO AN OLYMPIAN AND PARALYMPIAN
In addition to learning about our athletes, students can also write a letter sending their best wishes to our Olympic and Paralympic athletes! Watch the below video on how to get involved.
Via post:
ATTN: [Athlete name], Letters for Paris
Victorian Institute of Sport
31-33 Aughtie Drive
Victoria, 3206
In person drop off:
Hand deliver your letter to the VIS reception and 'post' it in the Letters for Paris letterbox! Reception is located at the above address (large red brick building) and is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Please ring the intercom for entry. Our reception is also staffed by VIS athletes, giving you the opportunity to meet and greet an athlete whilst posting your letters.
WIN a VIS Tour:
One luckyletter writer will win their class a VIS Tour! Learn about the VIS, meet an athlete, see the world-class facilities and test some equipment. To go in the draw please include your full name, school name and a school contact email (e.g your teachers email or reception). ;
The winner will be drawn and notified after September 16 2024 - one week post Paralympic closing ceremony, to allow for letters to be written during the Games period.
