2015 Huddle Programs

STUDY LEADERSHIPSPORTSCHOOLS

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 around Arden Street. Some stay for a short time, others for generations.

For young people, issues of belonging - 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 temporary international students.

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

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.

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The Huddle offers innovative programs for school groups in our classroom at Arden street. Programs involve learning about place, self and others in order for young people, from diverse backgrounds, to build an understanding of community and their place within it.

Our programs invite students to use technology creatively through various modes of digital storytelling. Where applicable, students listen to the experiences of NMFC players to consider their interests and aspirations.

All programs focus on speaking, listening and viewing and are inclusive of EAL learners. Our programs:

• Value student voice through digital storytelling

• Involve collaborative learning using IT

• Link to the curriculum for years 3-10 and VCAL

• Support students to create a story in a digital format which they can share at school, home and in the community

• Cater for EAL learners in mainstream classes and newly arrived EAL students

• Focus on oral language development

Programs are offered free of charge. We request a gold coin donation to support our work.

SCHOOLS PROGRAM

Primary Year level Times No. of students

This is Special to Me 4-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Traditional Stories 4-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Arden Street 4-6 9.30am - 2.30pm 25 (max)

Early Melbourne 5-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek 5-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Emoticon 5-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Secondary* Year level Times No. of students

Emoticon 7-8 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)


Moonee Ponds Creek 9 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

Multicultural Melbourne 9 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

Character and Careers 9-10 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

What’s on your radar? 9-10 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

Fun Day at Arden St 7-9 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

New arrivals EAL programs ESL level Times No. of students

Talking Footy BL-B2 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

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

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

Our Journeys SL-S1.2 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek S1.3 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

Early Melbourne S2-S4 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

What’s on your radar? S2-S4 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

SCHOOLS PROGRAMS

* 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 4-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Traditional Stories 4-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)


Early Melbourne 5-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek 5-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Emoticon 5-6 10am - 2pm 25 (max)

Secondary* Year level Times No. of students

Emoticon 7-8 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)


Moonee Ponds Creek 9 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

Multicultural Melbourne 9 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

Character and Careers 9-10 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

What’s on your radar? 9-10 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

Fun Day at Arden St 7-9 9.30am - 12.30pm 25 (max)

New arrivals EAL programs ESL level Times No. of students

Talking Footy BL-B2 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

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

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

Our Journeys SL-S1.2 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

Moonee Ponds Creek S1.3 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

Early Melbourne S2-S4 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

What’s on your radar? S2-S4 10am - 2pm 15 (max)

Physical, Personal andSocial Learning

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SCHOOLS PROGRAMS

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EAL – ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

THIS IS SPECIAL TO ME EAL LEVELS: BL-B1 AND SL-S1.2“This is Special to Me” focuses on oral language development and uses storytelling to build community and share experiences. Students bring an item to the Huddle that holds special significance. This may be any item that carries memories or it may relate to an achievement or a journey they have experienced (migration, school camp, a trip to the city or a weekend away). After sharing their special item in small groups, students create a poster using Comic Life software telling the story behind the object with photographs and captions.

WHAT’S ON YOUR RADAR? EAL LEVEL: S2-4Increase 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 a NMFC player.

TALKING FOOTY EAL LEVELS: BL-B2Students 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 may also learn about healthy eating or document the day by taking photos and writing about the activities on the computer.

TRADITIONAL STORIES EAL LEVELS: B1-B2 AND SL-S1.2 Students view animated indigenous stories and retell the stories using props. They share and video their renditions of the story so as to develop oral language through a narrative. They may also do a mash up of a story’s soundtrack. Culture and values are highlighted in each of the stories shared.

OUR JOURNEYS EAL LEVELS: SL-S1.2Students meet a community guest who tells a migration story. They consider the story and the qualities people draw upon when they face the challenge of moving. 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, students control the story and teachers’ understandings of each student’s socio-linguistic profile is enhanced.

MOONEE PONDS CREEK EAL LEVEL: S1.3Students 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.


EARLY MELBOURNE EAL LEVELS: S2-4Students explore Indigenous and early Melbourne and a clash of cultures 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 consider a range of perspectives 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.

(This topic is dense, so please ask about a series of visits to gain more out of your time at The Huddle).


PRIMARY

THIS IS SPECIAL TO ME YEARS: 4-6“This is Special to Me” focuses on oral language development and uses oral storytelling to build community and share experiences. Students bring an item to the Huddle that holds special significance, carries memories or relates to an achievement, experience or journey (migration, school camp, a trip to the city or a weekend away). After sharing their special item in small groups, students create a poster using Comic Life software telling the story behind the object with photographs and captions.

EMOTICON YEARS: 5-6Students listen to a range of challenges NMFC players face and consider challenges they face in their own daily lives. They role-play in groups to identify the personal qualities they use to overcome difficulties and nurture positive behaviours. Through positive education, they visualize themselves and others at their best and make a visual story on the computer about how they overcome a challenge.

TRADITIONAL STORIES YEARS: 4-6Students view animated stories, do a mash up, and retell a story using props. They share and video their renditions of the story so as to develop oral language through a narrative. Personal qualities, indigenous perspectives, intercultural understanding and values are highlighted in each of the stories shared.

ARDEN STREET YEARS: 4-6By viewing past and present images, students learn about Arden Street and the strong connection the North Melbourne Football Club has to its historical home ground. They consider how the locality has changed and its uses over the past hundred years. They explore its current uses and consider impacts on the environment. Students make a 3-minute movie about Arden Street and its uses today, using Flip cameras and Flip share software.

EARLY MELBOURNE YEARS: 5-6Students explore Indigenous and early Melbourne and a clash of cultures 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 consider a range of perspectives 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.

(This topic is dense, so please ask about a series of visits so to gain more out of your time at The Huddle).

MOONEE PONDS CREEK YEARS: 5-6Students 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.


SECONDARY

ARDEN STREET YEARS: 7-9This program is a good place to start to appreciate the importance of the club’s traditional home ground. Students view and interpret images, to 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 years and reflect on impacts on the environment. They explore its current uses and the football club’s connection to its historical home ground. They may also make a short film to tell others about Arden Street’s rich history.

EMOTICON YEAR: 7-8Students listen to a range of challenges NMFC players face and consider challenges they face in their own daily lives. They role-play in groups to identify the personal qualities they use to overcome difficulties and nurture positive behaviours. Through positive education, they visualize themselves and others at their best and make a visual story on the computer about how they overcome a challenge.

FUN DAY AT ARDEN ST YEAR: 7-9Students work in teams or pairs to undertake a range of activities at Arden street using digital technology and a short presentation. This includes a variety of inclusive physical activities and team building working skills through movement and participation.

WHAT’S ON YOUR RADAR? YEAR: 7-10This program focusses on health and physical education. It increases awareness around habits and ways of improving fitness and a balanced lifestyle. 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.


MOONEE PONDS CREEK YEAR: 9Students 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 to make a short movie about their experience of and visions for the creek.

MULTICULTURAL MELBOURNE YEAR: 9Students explore the multicultural nature of Melbourne and its past. They explore personal stories online and discuss a range of themes in small groups relating to our origins, emigration, languages, racism and belonging. Students increase intercultural understanding, learn more about each other’s cultural heritage and appreciate the lives and experiences of others by examining the settlement of past and present Melbournians. They also explore racism, values and assumptions across cultures, ways of belonging or of feeling excluded, and learn words and phrases in a new language.

CHARACTER, COMMUNITY AND CAREERS YEARS: 9-10 AND VCALStudents listen to journeys in the career of an NMFC player or a community guest and identify personal qualities. Themes for guest speakers include achievements and disappointments in sport, study and work. Students may document their own achievements and stories using digital media.

OUR JOURNEYS YEARS: 7-12 - MIGRANT OR RECENTLY-ARRIVED STUDENTSStudents listen to the journey of a person who has come from another country. They consider how the experience of migration and of learning a language changes a person’s perspective and the strengths that may be used to make the best of a new experience. They then use props to tell the story behind their own journeys. Working in pairs, they relate their own journey and document it on video.

Secondary programs are offered as a series of 2-4 visits to The Huddle for groups who prefer a series of shorter visits.

FURTHER WAYS OF INTERACTING WITH THE HUDDLE

RESEARCH AND STUDENT-LED PROJECTS ALL YEAR LEVELSThe 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 a comfortable learning space. Students may draw upon the expertise of the club’s players and staff, to research a range of topics. Please contact The Huddle for more information.

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, 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 player appearance at The Huddle or a footy clinic. The Urban Camp, Youth Hostel 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 to contact us about getting involved.


FOOTBALLSECONDARYThe Huddle School’s Football Program encourages students from diverse backgrounds and ability in sport 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 may also receive a visit from an NMFC player.

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 that is gaining popularity across the country and the Huddle is delighted to introduce it to young people.

PRIMARYThe Huddle School’s Football Program encourages year 3-4 students from diverse backgrounds 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 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 AFL. Schools may also receive a visit from an NMFC player.

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


STUDY SUPPORTThe 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 from diverse backgrounds by providing subject specific tutoring, access to the internet and computers, and language support for bilingual students. The study support program is free.

Students self-refer to the program and are paired with a tutor to meet their educational needs. The program responds to individual learning styles and needs, and allows for quiet study, group work and one-on-one.

Throughout the year, specialist group sessions are offered as needed. These may include maths clinics, career advice, and exam technique sessions. Through this program, students are 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, career support, creative projects and participation in sports.

We encourage schools to make students and their families aware of this program – please contact us for further information: [email protected]

Monday - Thursday: 4-7pm


MORE AT THE HUDDLEDEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLEThe Huddle has a wide range of community programs including; sports, training, leadership and further educational opportunities. All programs are offered free of charge, unless explicitly advertised otherwise. Programs run after school, on weekends, and in school holidays. Details are available on www.nmfc.com.au/huddle, or ‘like’ our Facebook page to receive program information as it becomes available.

CAREERSYoung people are in a special phase of their lives where they are considering their interests, careers and pathways. Many from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds require additional support and advice to determine their pathways in a new country.

The Huddle fosters lifelong learning as well as providing one-on-one advice on the world of work and on setting goals towards developing a career. We offer English language support with writing resumes and job applications.

We host a series of guest speakers to inspire young people to consider a range of skills and careers for a society thinking and working globally.

SPORT AND RECREATIONThe Huddle brings young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds together in activities such as Drop in Basketball (Fridays 6-8 pm) and Welcome to the AFL sessions for new arrivals and international students, where they learn the rules of AFL and how to handle a ball, as well experiencing a North Melbourne game as guests in our ‘Huddle Bays’.


COMMUNITY LEADERSHIPYoung people from diverse backgrounds aged 15 and over, come together to devise, develop and deliver a project for the benefit of their community. Through this, they make new friends, network, gain confidence, and learn to develop and manage projects.

The program aims to empower young people – it is hands on and is driven by the participants. Young leaders grow through the experience of developing and delivering a project of their choice designed to benefit their communities. A range of weekly sessions allow participants to consider the many facets of leadership

MAJAK’S FIRST KICKThe Huddle works closely with local clubs across a range of sports to identify and remove barriers to participation. Developed in partnership with local junior football clubs, Majak’s First Kick increases opportunities for young boys and girls from multicultural backgrounds to learn AFL, and access their local clubs to further develop their skills and join community clubs.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMSThe Huddle hosts a range of sporting activities for young people during school holiday periods – connect with us:

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VICTORIAN RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING FOUNDATIONThe Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation’s Education Program engages with school communities in Victoria to educate young people on issues around gambling. The Pilot Program aims to raise awareness about the influence of gambling on teenagers through sport, social media, online games and advertising.

Using a health promotion approach, the program includes interactive and tailored presentations for year 11 and 12 students, parents and teachers, and a series of lessons and resources for use in the classroom.

The interactive presentation for students engages teenagers to help them make informed choices around social media and online gambling. The teacher presentation takes a professional development approach including free curriculum resources for teachers and training around different ways to integrate gambling education into the classroom.

In addition to the presentations, there are a range of primary and secondary educational materials and curriculum resources recommended to help teachers integrate gambling education and cyber safety into their curriculum delivery in the classroom. The foundation’s sports betting advertising lesson plans explore sports betting advertising with a flexible curriculum approach that can be adapted to suit a range of classroom settings and subject areas for upper secondary students.

For more information, resources or to book a presentation, visit gamblingsnotagame.com.au


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] or information.

CONTACT:The Huddle, North Melbourne Football Club204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne VIC 3051Phone: 9320 2400 Email: [email protected]

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2015 Huddle Programs