Promoting Values in Sport Forums
“The forum is a fantastic opportunity to speak to students about the journey we’ve had from playing Rugby at school to representing Australia, including the highs and the lows, and the values learnt on and off the field along the way.”
Nathan Sharpe, Qantas Wallaby
“The Wallabies are role models to so many young people. The forums will strike a chord with all students, whether they play Rugby or not. To hear the players talk about the importance of goal-setting, respect for others and doing your best reinforces to students that they will get out of life what they put into it.”
Jonathan Hensman, Headmaster of Anglican Church Grammar School
The Promoting Values in Sport Forum is an EdRugby programs that aim to encourage students to think about the importance of values in sport and life. It will provide a rare opportunity for students and teachers to hear from high profile Rugby players about the values underpinning their lives and the team including pride, heritage sportsmanship, respect, honour and standards.
The Promoting Values in Sport Forum will feature:
- A facilitated discussion with two high profile Rugby players - where possible we include a Wallaroo (Womens Rugby Player)
- Big-screen footage showcasing the players in action along with other multi-media
- An opportunity for questions from the audience
Schools are invited to bring up to 25 students and 2 teachers to the Forum. Details of the 2009 Values Forums are below.
Qantas Wallabies Series
Completed Forums
Canberra - Erindale College - 11 June 2009 (Peter Kimlin and Nathan Sharpe)
Melbourne - Marcellin College - 18 June 2009 (Lachlan Turner and Peter Hynes)
Sydney - University of NSW - 25 June 2009 (Berrick Barnes, Stephen Moore and Ruan Sims*)
Perth - Hale School - Thursday 27 August 2009 (Al Baxter, Drew Mitchell and Debby Hodgkinson*)
Brisbane - Villanova College - Thursday 3 September (Berrick Barnes, Lachlan Turner, Tricia Brown* and Selena Tranter*)
* Wallaroos and Australian Womens Sevens players
Suggested classroom activities
EdRugby teachers and students can access a range of classroom activities related to the topics that will be discussed at the Forums.
Use Rugby-themed stimulus material to generate discussion. Teachers can use stimulus material with students including videos, songs and worksheets to generate discussion, debate and reflection about the importance of a range of values in sport, school and life.
Use lesson plans, interactive games and word puzzles. Through a range of structured Rugby-themed resources, teachers can help students to understand and apply values
