A Department of Education resource to support all Victorian Government Schools.
is the Department's contracted delivery partner of the Active Schools program.
Key Priority Area
Embedding movement into everyday learning can significantly improve student engagement, wellbeing and academic outcomes.
Active Classrooms is one of the most effective ways to increase student physical activity, engagement and learning outcomes using the teachers, spaces and resources your school already has.
Active Classrooms are learning environments where movement is intentionally integrated into teaching and learning. This includes active breaks, movement-based learning and flexible learning spaces that encourage students to move regularly throughout the day.
Active Classrooms are learning environments where movement is intentionally integrated into teaching and learning.
This includes active breaks, movement-based learning and flexible learning spaces that encourage students to move regularly throughout the day.
Ensure every student can participate by considering diverse needs, interests and learning styles.
This might include:
Make Active Classrooms part of everyday practice in a way that is sustainable:
Real stories from Victorian Schools
Primary School
Explore how active breaks are helping students stay focused, engaged and ready to learn.
Secondary School
Discover how students led professional learning for staff, helping build understanding and support for Active Classrooms across the school.
Specialist School
See how students designed and built a Gaga Ball Pit, developing practical skills while creating new opportunities for physical activity and connection across the school.
Find the right tools and support to help you create more active classrooms
GET STUDENTS MOVING
Featured resources:
- GoNoodle
- Playmeo
- Action for Healthy Kids
TAKE LEARNING OUTDOORS
Featured resources:
- Parks Victoria
- Outdoor Classroom Day
- Outdoors Victoria
PLAN ACTIVE LEARNING
Featured resources:
- Transform Us
- Playmeo
- Active Classrooms Planning Guide
CONNECT LEARNING TO STEM
Featured resources:
- BioLab
- STEM and Human Performance
BUILD STAFF CAPACITY
Featured resources:
- Professional learning
- Research and evidence
- Implementation guides
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The Active Schools Toolkit has been developed for the Victorian Department of Education by Active Education Australia.
Key Priority Area
Embedding movement into everyday learning can significantly improve student engagement, wellbeing and academic outcomes.
Active Classrooms is one of the most effective ways to increase student physical activity, engagement and learning outcomes using the teachers, spaces and resources your school already has.
Active Classrooms are learning environments where movement is intentionally integrated into teaching and learning. This includes active breaks, movement-based learning and flexible learning spaces that encourage students to move regularly throughout the day.
Active Classrooms are learning environments where movement is intentionally integrated into teaching and learning.
This includes active breaks, movement-based learning and flexible learning spaces that encourage students to move regularly throughout the day.
Active Classrooms are learning environments where movement is intentionally integrated into teaching and learning.
This includes active breaks, movement-based learning and flexible learning spaces that encourage students to move regularly throughout the day.
Active Classrooms are learning environments where movement is intentionally integrated into teaching and learning.
This includes active breaks, movement-based learning and flexible learning spaces that encourage students to move regularly throughout the day.
Active Classrooms are learning environments where movement is intentionally integrated into teaching and learning.
This includes active breaks, movement-based learning and flexible learning spaces that encourage students to move regularly throughout the day.
Real stories from Victorian Schools
Primary School
Explore how active breaks are helping students stay focused, engaged and ready to learn.
Secondary School
Discover how students led professional learning for staff, helping build understanding and support for Active Classrooms across the school.
Specialist School
See how students designed and built a Gaga Ball Pit, developing practical skills while creating new opportunities for physical activity and connection across the school.
Find the right tools and support to help you create more active classrooms
Explore how active breaks are helping students stay focused, engaged and ready to learn.
Discover how students led professional learning for staff, helping build understanding and support for Active Classrooms across the school.
Discover how students led professional learning for staff, helping build understanding and support for Active Classrooms across the school.
Discover how students led professional learning for staff, helping build understanding and support for Active Classrooms across the school.
See how students designed and built a Gaga Ball Pit, developing practical skills while creating new opportunities for physical activity and connection across the school.
Acknowledgements | Copyright | Privacy | Accessibility | Contact
The Active Schools Toolkit has been developed for the Victorian Department of Education by Active Education Australia.
