In NSW’s pursuit of cultivating future Olympians, Narrabeen Sports High School joins six other distinguished public schools to become the new Australian Olympic Pathway Schools.
- The official designation of the seven Sports High Schools in New South Wales (NSW) as Australian Olympic Pathway Schools marks an important milestone for the state. The main goal of this partnership is to increase the possibilities open to gifted athletes in NSW, allowing them to progress in both their athletic and academic careers.
- The seven Sports High Schools that have received this prestigious recognition are as follows:
- Narrabeen Sports High School
- Endeavour Sports High School
- The Hills Sports High School
- Hunter Sports High School
- Illawarra Sports High School
- Matraville Sports High School
- Westfields Sports High School
The state government also confirmed an additional $1.5 million investment to extend the highly successful “Olympics Unleashed” school program until 2026, emphasizing its commitment to supporting students through the transformative power of sport and equipping them with essential life skills such as decision-making, goal-setting, and resilience, which has already benefited over 75,000 Year 9 students in the past three years.
Furthermore, this extension will allow thousands more young individuals, including primary school students, to reap the program’s rewards, delivered by inspiring Olympians and aspiring athletes. This further recognises the vital role played by public schools, particularly remarkable sports high schools, in shaping Australian sporting excellence, thus solidifying their well-deserved recognition as “Australian Olympic Pathway Schools.”
Minister for Sport, Alister Henskens conveyed his excitement, stating that the students currently enrolled in these sports high schools will be the heroes standing on the podium at the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
He further stressed that this pioneering initiative, the first of its kind in Australia, will inspire even more high school students to pursue their dreams relentlessly. Additionally, it will provide comprehensive programs aimed at helping young individuals remain focused and motivated whilst navigating their academic studies and striving to forge a successful pathway in their respective sports.
With the NSW Government’s commitment to fostering sporting excellence and empowering young athletes, New South Wales has established itself as a trailblazer in developing the next generation of Australian sporting champions. This momentous achievement sets a new benchmark for other regions and reaffirms NSW’s status as a powerhouse in the realm of sports education and talent development.
Published 24-May-2023
