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Fri, November 29, 2024

Top private schools take steps to 'enhance' girls' sport


Published on 2024-11-29 00:01:55 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • Key elite private schools are banding together to address the "second-class" status of girls' sports at co-educational schools.

The article from the Herald Sun discusses how top private schools in Victoria are taking significant steps to enhance girls' sports programs. Recognizing the historical underinvestment in girls' sports compared to boys', schools like Geelong Grammar, Haileybury, and Wesley College are now investing in dedicated sports facilities, hiring specialized coaches, and expanding sports offerings to include a broader range of activities traditionally less accessible to girls. These initiatives aim to promote gender equality in sports, increase participation, and provide girls with the same opportunities for physical development and competitive experience as boys. The efforts include not only infrastructure improvements but also cultural shifts within the school communities to value and celebrate girls' athletic achievements equally.

Read the Full heraldsun.com.au Article at [ https://www.heraldsun.com.au/victoria-education/top-private-schools-take-steps-to-enhance-girls-sport/news-story/1d0b0526069c88ca63b9ca211682edaa ]
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