2013 Huddle Schools Program

“Learning for life.”

North Melbourne has always been an area rich in socio-economic and cultural diversity. Over decades, waves of migrants from

Europe, Asia, and (most recently) Africa have made their home in the area around Arden Street. Some stay for a short time, some for generations.

For young people, issues of belonging - of understanding what it is to be part of a community - can result in a sense of social disconnection. Language and cultural barriers may seem insurmountable for these young people – whether they are newly arrived migrants or refugees, or here temporarily as international students.

The culture and spirit of the North Melbourne Football Club has left an indelible mark on the ever-changing local landscape across decades and generations.

The Huddle will extend this legacy by supporting the next generation to study, train, play and connect; building a sense of self-worth and belief that helps young people truly reach their potential.

THE HUDDLE HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR POTENTIAL

Dr SONJA HOOD General ManagerThe Huddle

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• Research & student-led projects• Country visits

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tHiS iS SPeCiAl tO Me yeArS 3-6

“This is Special to Me” focuses oral language development and uses oral story telling to build community and share experiences. Students bring an item to the Huddle that holds special significance for them. For years 3-4, this may be any item that carries memories or is significant to them. For years 5-6, the item may relate to an achievement or to a journey they have experienced (migration, school camp, a trip to the city or a weekend away). After sharing a “This is Special to Me” item in small groups, students create a poster using Comic Life software telling the story behind the object with photographs and captions.

trADitiONAl StOrieS yeArS 3-6

This program develops speaking and listening skills. Students listen to traditional stories online and retell stories using props. They share and video their renditions of the story so as to develop oral language through a narrative. Character strengths, indigenous perspectives and values are highlighted in each of the stories shared.

ArDeN Street yeArS 4-6

This program is a good place to start for those new to Arden St. By viewing past and present images, students learn about Arden Street and the connection that the North Melbourne Football Club has to its historical home ground. They

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consider how the locality has changed and its uses over the past 200 hundred years. They explore its current uses and reflect on impacts on the environment and sustainable ways of living. Students make a 3-minute movie about Arden Street and its uses today, using Flip cameras and Flip share software.

eArly MelbOurNe yeArS 5-6

Students learn about Indigenous and early Melbourne through three key figures - Barak, Batman and Buckley. They learn about the treaty signed by local elders, which formed the basis of white settlement in Victoria. They explore indigenous perspectives and key characters through primary sources, maps, biographies and online texts, videos and images. Prior and post learning is recorded via digital media by students writing “graffiti” on an image of historical significance.

MOONee PONDS CreeK yeArS 5-6

Students learn about impacts on the natural environment by visiting the Moonee Ponds Creek. They explore maps and images to imagine the environment before the settlement of Melbourne. Students visit the creek and document the environment on video to make a short movie about the creek today focusing on plants, animals, the water, transport and human activity on the creek.

(NeW!) beNeAtH tHe blue AND WHite We StAND yeArS 5-6

This program explores the nature and strength of the North Melbourne Football Club. Students learn about players, the pioneering sprit of the club and how it has adapted to change. They explore the stories behind the club – its mascot, players, supporters and successes. They use their hearts, hands and minds to feel what it’s like to stand beneath the blue and white and enjoy its past, present and future.

(NeW!) eMOtiCON yeArS 5-6

Students do a range of hands-on, team and role-play activities to identify strengths of character and nurture positive behaviours. Using positive education, they explore happiness and visualize them selves and others at their best.


Secondary programs are generally 3 hours long but can also be offered as a series of shorter visits - please contact us to discuss options.

(NeW!) beNeAtH tHe blue AND WHite We StAND CONtACt uS

This program explores the character and strength of the North Melbourne Football Club. Students learn about the players, the pioneering spirit of the club and how it has adapted to change. They explore the stories behind the club’s colours, mascot, players, supporters and successes. They use their hearts, hands and minds to feel what it’s like to stand beneath the blue and white and honour its past, present and future.

(NeW!) eMOtiCON yeAr 7 - CONtACt uS

Students do a range of hands-on, team and role-play activities to identify strengths of character and nurture positive behaviours. Using positive education, they explore happiness and visualize them selves and others at their best.

ArDeN Street yeArS 7-8

This program explores the North Melbourne Football Club’s home ground at Arden Street. Through visual literacy, students learn about Arden Street’s social and environmental history. They consider how the area has changed and how it has been used over the past 200 hundred years. They explore its current uses

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and the football club’s connection to its historical home ground. They reflect on impacts on the environment and sustainable ways of living. With a full day visit they may also make a 3-minute movie about Arden Street and its uses today.

MOONee PONDS CreeK yeAr 9

Students learn about impacts on the environment by visiting the Moonee Ponds Creek. They explore issues relating to the proposed redevelopment of the Arden Macaulay area and develop an argument around urbanization, sustainability and their visions for the creek. They visit the creek and document the environment on video.

MultiCulturAl MelbOurNe yeAr 9

Students learn about the multicultural nature of Melbourne. They explore stories online and discuss a range of themes in small groups relating to our origins, emigration, languages, policies and belonging. Students increase intercultural understanding and appreciate the lives and experiences of others by examining the settlement of past and present Melbournians.

CHArACter, COMMuNity AND CAreerS yeAr 9-10

Students listen to the journey of a North Melbourne Football Club player or a community guest and identify character strengths. Themes for guest speakers include achievements and disappointment in sport, experiences of migration and careers. Students may either take part in a physical activity or document their own achievements and stories using digital media.

(NeW!) WHAt’S ON yOur rADAr? yeAr 9-10 - CONtACt uS

This program speaks to VELS Health and Physical Education. It increases awareness around habits and ways of improving fitness and a balanced lifestyle through positive education. Students consider diet, physical activity, teamwork and decision-making. The program integrates technology and includes a guest appearance from an NMFC player or member of staff.

Please note that secondary programs may be offered as a series of 2-4 visits to the huddle for groups who prefer a series of shorter visits.


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(NeW!) WHAt’S yOur ANgle? yeArS 7-12

The Huddle is an ideal learning space for students to undertake research and make links into the community. Student-led projects are welcomed and supported by the technology and learning space. Students may also draw upon the expertise of the club’s players and staff as well as The Huddle, to research into community, sport, diversity, media and innovation. Please contact The Huddle about a series of short visits to The Huddle for student-led activities.

COuNtry SCHOOlSThe Huddle welcomes visits from country and remote communities and is particularly popular with Year 9 camps and visits to the city. Our program options tie in well with activities on offer in the locality at: the Immigration Museum, the Queen Victoria Market, the Docklands area, the National Sports Museum, the Koorie Heritage Trust, the Public Records Office, the Melbourne Museum, and the National Gallery of Victoria. Where possible, we complement a visit to The Huddle with activities such as match day tickets, a NMFC player appearance at The Huddle or a footy clinic. The Urban camp and other accommodation are close to our central location.

we appreciate that scheduling can be critical for the involvement of country schools, so please do not hesitate contact us to discuss engaging your students in learning at the huddle.


PriMAry The Huddle Schools Football Program encourages year 3-4 students to learn football skills, game sense and co-operative behaviours in a fun, safe and positive learning environment. The program reinforces the importance of active lifestyles and of working in a team. It is delivered through weekly 1 hour sessions in schools with classroom-based activities to increase language, literacy and numeracy to support learning about Australian Rules Football. Schools can receive a visit from an NMFC player and, students receive tickets to a Kangaroos game.

The program caters for learners from a range of backgrounds and with differing levels of exposure to football.

SeCONDAryThe Huddle Schools Football Program encourages students from diverse backgrounds and ability in sport an opportunity to participate. Messages around teamwork, sportsmanship, respect and fair play are a key element of the program. The Program can be delivered through weekly lessons in schools. Schools can receive a visit from an NMFC player and, students receive tickets to a Kangaroos game.

For groups with experience in AFL, there is a focus on game sense and AFL 9’s. AFL 9’s is a new, alternative game of football that is gaining popularity across the country and the Huddle is delighted to introduce the game to young people.

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tAlKiNg FOOty eAl levelS bl-b2

Students learn the basic skills and vocabulary of AFL football. They are introduced to AFL teams, the fixture and the role of football in the lives of Melbournians. Students also learn about healthy eating by naming and sorting fruit and vegetables.

trADitiONAl StOrieS eAl level bl-b1 AND Sl-S1.2

This program develops speaking and listening skills. Students listen to traditional stories online and retell stories using props. They share and video their renditions of the story so as to develop oral language through a narrative. Indigenous perspectives and values are highlighted in each of the stories shared.

tHiS iS SPeCiAl tO Me eAl levelS bl-b1 AND Sl-S1.2

“This is Special to me” focuses on community and uses oral story telling to build community and share experiences. Students bring an item to the Huddle that holds special significance for them. The item may relate to an experience, achievement or journey to and settlement in Australia. After sharing a “This is Special to Me” item in small groups, students create a poster using Comic Life software telling the story behind the object with photographs and captions.

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Our JOurNeyS eAl level S1.2

Students listen to a community guest tell their family’s immigration story. They consider the story and identify strengths of character relating to the story. They then tell their own migration story in small groups using props and document their stories on video. The program focuses on oral language development and aims to build community through sharing experiences. With the learner at the centre of the activity, the socio-linguistic profile of the group is enhanced.

MOONee PONDS CreeK eAl level S1.3

Students learn about impacts on the natural environment by visiting the Moonee Ponds Creek. They explore maps and images to imagine the environment before the settlement of Melbourne. Students visit the creek and document the environment on video to make a short movie about the creek today focusing on plants, animals, the water, transport and activities on the creek.

eArly MelbOurNe eAl level S2-4

Students learn about Indigenous and early Melbourne through three key figures - Barak, Batman and Buckley. They learn about the treaty signed by local elders, which formed the basis of white settlement in Victoria. They explore indigenous perspectives and key characters through primary sources, maps, biographies and online texts, role play, videos and images. Prior and post learning is recorded via digital media by students writing “graffiti” on an image of historical significance.

(NeW!) WHAt’S ON yOur rADAr? eAl level S2-4 - CONtACt uS

This program relates to VELS Health and Physical Education. It increases awareness around habits and ways of improving fitness and a balanced lifestyle through positive behaviours. Students consider diet, physical activity, teamwork and decision-making. The program integrates technology and may include a guest appearance from an NMFC player or member of staff.


The Huddle’s Study Support Program provides a quiet, safe and inspiring learning space for 15-25 year olds. It increases learning opportunities for young people by providing subject specific tutoring, access to the internet and learning technologies, and language support for students for whom English is an additional language. The study support program is free.

Students self refer to the program and are paired with a tutor who supports them to meet their educational needs and aspirations. The program responds to individual learning styles and needs, and allows for quiet study, group work and 1:1.

Throughout the year, specialist group sessions are offered as needed. These may include maths’ clinics, writing clinics, and exam technique sessions.

Through this program, students are also introduced to opportunities that build their sense of identity and belonging. For example, they may become engaged in critical thinking, goal setting, planning for success, careers support, creative projects and participation in sports.

We encourage schools to make students and their families aware of this program.

Monday - thursday: 4-7pmWeekends: Please check our website for times - www.nmfc.com.au/huddle

STUDY SUPPORT


DevelOPiNg yOuNg PeOPleThe Huddle has a wide range of community programs including; sports, skills training, leadership and further educational opportunities for young people. All programs are offered free of charge, unless explicitly advertised otherwise. Programs run after school, on weekends, and in school holidays. The program is updated regularly. Details are available on www.kangaroos.com.au/huddle, or ‘like’ our Facebook page to receive program information as it becomes available.

bOOKiNgS At tHe HuDDleDo you need a space for a meeting, to run a program, or for a planning day? The Huddle is available for casual or regular bookings. Please note this is subject to availability, and a charge may apply. For more information, please email [email protected].

iNtereSteD iN vOluNteeriNg At tHe HuDDle?Can you spare one night a week to help a secondary school student? Want to get involved in school holiday sport? Think you’ve got something to add to leadership? Interested in organising a program? The Huddle has many opportunities for volunteers. If you’d like to get involved, check out the volunteers section on our website, or email [email protected] for information.

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Primary year level times No. of students

This is Special to Me 3-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Traditional Stories 3-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Arden Street 4-6 9.30-2.30: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Early Melbourne 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

(NEW!) Beneath the Blue and White 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

(NEW!) Emoticon 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Secondary* year level times No. of students

(NEW!) Beneath the Blue and White 7 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

(NEW!) Emoticon 7 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Arden Street 7-9 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek 9 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Multicultural Melbourne 9 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Character, Community and Careers 9-10 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

(NEW!) What’s on your radar? 9-10 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

(NEW!) What’s your angle? 7-12

New arrivals eAl programs eSl level times No. of students

Talking Footy BL-B2 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

This is Special to Me BL-B2 / SL-S1.1 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

Traditional Stories BL-B2 / SL-S1.3 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

Our Journeys BL-B2 / SL-S1.2 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek S1.3 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

(NEW!) Early Melbourne S2-S4 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

(NEW!) What’s on your radar? S2-S4 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

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2-3pm Mondays-Wednesdays: Contact us about student-led research-based projects at The Huddle

* Please note that secondary programs may be offered as a series of 2-4 visits to the huddle for groups who prefer a series of shorter visits.

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Primary year level times No. of students

This is Special to Me 3-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Traditional Stories 3-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Arden Street 4-6 9.30-2.30: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Early Melbourne 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

(NEW!) Beneath the Blue and White 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

(NEW!) Emoticon 5-6 10-2: Mon-Tues 25 (max)

Secondary* year level times No. of students

(NEW!) Beneath the Blue and White 7 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

(NEW!) Emoticon 7 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Arden Street 7-9 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek 9 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Multicultural Melbourne 9 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

Character, Community and Careers 9-10 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

(NEW!) What’s on your radar? 9-10 9.30-12.30: Wednesday 25 (max)

(NEW!) What’s your angle? 7-12

New arrivals eAl programs eSl level times No. of students

Talking Footy BL-B2 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

This is Special to Me BL-B2 / SL-S1.1 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

Traditional Stories BL-B2 / SL-S1.3 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

Our Journeys BL-B2 / SL-S1.2 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek S1.3 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

(NEW!) Early Melbourne S2-S4 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

(NEW!) What’s on your radar? S2-S4 10-2: Wednesday 15 (max)

Physical, Personal andSocial learning

Discipline-based learning

interdisciplinary learning

PrOgrAMS

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2-3pm Mondays-Wednesdays: Contact us about student-led research-based projects at The Huddle

WHAT’S ON

HUDDLETo register your interest

in any program, to volunteer, or just to get more info, contact us at:

[email protected] or visit our website

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StuDy SuPPOrt, tutOrS, iNterNet

For ages 15-25

COMPuter SKillS

WOMeN’S ONly SPOrt

DrOP iN SPOrtS

MAtHS CliNiC

1:1 maths tutoring For ages 15-25

WritiNg CliNiC

Get support with your writing

For ages 15-25

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2013 Huddle Schools Program