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Marian State School has been awarded a $10,000 grant in sports equipment through Decathlon’s Playgrounds to Podiums initiative, marking a significant boost for the school’s sports program.
The school earned the silver grant for Queensland after a competitive application process, which is a move that promises to diversify the sports options available to students and nurture the next generation of athletes.
Marian State School is situated in a close-knit community where many parents work away in the mining sector, thus balancing work and children’s extracurricular activities has been a challenge.
Rebecca Just, a parent of two children at the school, shared her thoughts on the impact of the grant.
“We (the P&C) have been fundraising to upgrade our sports gear, so the Decathlon Silver grant has come at the perfect time.
“With this new sporting equipment, we hope to support local clubs to use our fields and courts for training so more kids can stay active and keep playing the sports they love.”
The Playgrounds to Podiums initiative is part of Decathlon’s broader mission to tackle barriers to sports participation in Australia. Research commissioned by Decathlon revealed that cost and accessibility are the biggest obstacles preventing primary-aged children from participating in sports, despite many of them dreaming of becoming elite athletes.
Romain Gravigny, CEO of Decathlon Australia, highlighted the importance of addressing these barriers and said, “Research revealed that 85 per cent of parents believe their children would participate in more sports if equipment was more accessible, indicating a clear need for support.
“We're thrilled to be able to build on the momentum from the recent international sporting event by providing equipment to primary school kids which will encourage enthusiasm for sports and will help nurture future athletes.”
Marian State School plans to introduce a wide range of sports through this grant, including archery, table tennis, volleyball and more. This boost in resources aims to encourage students to explore new activities and stay active, ensuring that the benefits of sports reach as many children as possible in the community.
Marian State School recently received $10,000 worth of equipment to introduce more sports and keep children active and engaged within the region. Photo supplied
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