19th August 2024
Ahead of the 2024 Paralympic Games, Tes (Teach Starter) and Paralympics Australia have announced a new partnership to help champion diversity and inclusivity in classrooms across Australia.
The partnership will focus on the Paralympic Education Program and has the ambition to keep growing until the Brisbane Paralympic Games in 2032.
As the Official School Resource Supplier of Paralympics Australia, Tes (Teach Starter) will initially release a range of meticulously crafted primary school teaching resources relating to the Paralympic Movement and the Australian Paralympic Team as well as supporting the 2024 Games Time Paralympics Webinar for schools.
All content created through the partnership will be made available free of charge to teachers and educators across Australia via the Tes (Teach Starter) website. More resources will be added over the course of the partnership to create an unbeatable collection of Paralympics-themed, curriculum-aligned and decorative resources, available to all teachers who sign up and download for use in their lessons.
Tes Australia Managing Director Brett Engeman said, “At Tes (Teach Starter) we feel like we’ve already won gold by being an Official Partner of the Paralympic Education Program. Over the course of this partnership, we will be offering tailor-made resources free of charge that will not only help teachers educate students about the Paralympics but also inspire a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusivity. Our goal is to create a lasting impact in classrooms by celebrating the achievements and stories of the Paralympics and help teachers foster an environment where every student feels empowered and valued.”
Paralympics Australia Chief Executive Officer Cameron Murray said: “Our new partnership with Tes (Teach Starter) has the potential to make a profound impact on schools across the nation, by bringing the spirit of the Paralympics into classrooms and inspiring the next generation to embrace diversity and inclusion."
"At Paralympics Australia, our mission is to connect more Australians with the Paralympic Movement, and this collaboration with Tes (Teach Starter) is a powerful step towards achieving that goal. Together, we’re creating resources that will engage students in a meaningful way, making the Paralympics accessible to all."
The initial wave of curriculum-aligned and decorative resources will cover the history of the Paralympics, Para-sports classifications and the Australian Paralympic Team’s journey to and achievements at the Paris 2024 Games. These resources will be available on the Tes (Teach Starter) website and more will be added over the course of the partnership.
