LEARN.GROW.BELONG.
12 June 2024
The Huddle and Motorsport Australia are proud to announce a new partnership to integrate motorsport into Australian schools
Aligned to the Australian and Victorian curriculum and New South Wales syllabus, GOAL! is a free online motorsport-themed curriculum designed to strengthen students’ knowledge and use of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) from grades 5 to 8.
The new motorsport lessons are now available through The Huddle’s website for teachers eager to engage their students in the classroom.
The lesson plans, designed in collaboration with the Mathematical Association of Victoria, provide opportunities for students to try new and exciting challenges, including designing a race car, engineering a racetrack, building a Supercars Championship team with a limited budget, designing a rally course, designing and building a helmet for an egg and more.
The Huddle’s CEO Cameron McLeod said the opportunity to welcome motorsport to the growing list of sports collaborating with The Huddle to strengthen education and employment for young people is significant.
“Motorsport has a big global footprint and a large following here in Australia,” McLeod said.
“The lesson plans have been designed by teachers, for teachers to help engage their students to learn and apply STEM in the real-world.”
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the team at Motorsport Australia who have a genuine passion for community and helping to showcase the skills and talents of young people from diverse backgrounds.”
Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra said the program would be an important asset to further grow the sport’s following, while assisting students with their education.
“The Huddle has a proud history in the community, and we all know the power sport can have with engaging young people in their education,” Vohra said.
“We’re excited to have partnered with The Huddle to deliver this very special education experience.
“These sorts of initiatives are extremely important for the continued growth in motorsport, running alongside our fantastic junior development programs such as FIA Girls On Track and First Gear. Combine that with the clear educational benefits this program provides, and we know this partnership will be a clear winner.”
Find out more at thehuddle.org.au/motorsportaustralia
About The Huddle:
Born out of the role and value of sport and the influence the North Melbourne Football Club plays in connecting people across different ages, genders, and cultures; The Huddle was established in 2010 as the community arm of the Club in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation.
It was established to engage, support, and empower young people to build on their strengths, increase their ability to participate in society and contribute to more socially inclusive communities.
The Huddle works with some of the most iconic sporting clubs in the world to help young people learn, grow, and belong in the places where they live, learn, work, worship, and play.
Since 2010, The Huddle has engaged over 155,000 young people from over 160 different cultures to help them learn, grow and feel a stronger sense of belonging to their community.
About Motorsport Australia:
As a member-based organisation, we exist for our members.
Motorsport Australia (previously the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport), has been the custodian of motorsport since 1953, facilitating motorsport across the country, under delegation by the sport’s global governing body, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
Over the 70 years since CAMS was founded we have worked to grow the sport, adapt to the latest technology and most importantly, deliver a safe, fair and inclusive sport for everyone to enjoy.
Motorsport Australia currently has approximately 25,000 active competition licence holders, along with 10,000 volunteer officials who are the lifeblood of motorsport.
About the Mathematical Association of Victoria:
The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) is the Victorian professional membership body for mathematics educators and schools across the education sector.
MAV reaches educators directly through membership, schools and a range of direct professional services. Everything they do is about supporting better mathematics outcomes for students. They do this by equipping and empowering incredible educators by helping them every day.
MAV is a highly respected, proactive professional association that fosters the promotion of mathematics education.