Game Day is an immersive AFL-themed excursion, aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, that engages Levels 5 and 6 in STEM through cutting-edge technology.

Game Day is FREE for schools.

To ensure our programs remain engaging and relevant to young people, we seek to survey students for feedback and improvements. We will ask you to provide a class list of the students attending, including their first and last names and will ask students to respond to survey questions relating to their experience of Game Day.

Protecting personal information is fundamental to The Huddle’s relationship with participants, schools, and partners. All personal information received in connection with a Huddle program is treated seriously and is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles. A copy of The Huddle’s privacy policy can be found here.

Teachers can book online by clicking here.

Game Day is aimed at students in grades 5 and 6.

Game Day is located in The Huddle which is based at the North Melbourne Football Club, 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne VIC 3051.

Students can expect a fun and memorable day where they are required to think critically and work collaboratively to succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics challenges, such as building a pendulum to kick a ball through the goals.

Students will explore concepts such as artificial and emotional intelligence, grit, and mindset as well as identify their own characteristics that will support students to 'win’ throughout life.

Students should arrive at 9.45am sharp.

Game Day is divided into four 45 minute ‘quarters’, with 45 minutes allocated for lunch.

Typically, students will depart The Huddle from 2.30pm.

Students will need to bring their own lunch. There are NO canteen facilities.

There is access to free drinking water.

Yes, Game Day is aligned to content descriptors within the Mathematics, Science and Design, and Technologies Learning Areas along with the Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Capability Curriculum.

Transport to and from the venue is at the school’s discretion and at its own cost.

Public transport is recommended, with the North Melbourne and Macaulay train stations located within walking distance.

Yes. The Huddle is wheelchair-friendly, with ramp access to The Huddle.