Building Confident Learners: Werribee Primary School’s Journey with The Huddle

When it comes to engaging students in meaningful learning, Werribee Primary School is leading the way. Guided by Learning Specialist of Wellbeing and Inclusion, Trent Archer, the school has embraced the full suite of programs offered through The Huddle—from GOAL! to True North, Game Day, and most recently, Math Hoops.

What began as a curiosity quickly turned into a cornerstone of the school’s approach to student engagement.

"...we started off with GOAL! last year that really engaged a lot of our Year 3 & 4's in particular...then we jumped into the other ones like True North... and then Game Day as well, which is a really fun experience... and Math Hoops obviously today, which is fantastic. So all very good programs."

Beyond the Game: STEM, Wellbeing, and Inclusion

One of the biggest surprises for Trent was just how broad the programs are.

"...it's not just around footy focused, it's quite STEM focused, and you're really looking at how to involve the interests of all students...our Year 4's this year, we're a real focus for wellbeing in particular. So True North is something that I saw last year for our Year 5 & 6's, and we worked together to create a new program that fits the needs of our year fours...the curriculum as a vehicle. But the motors really run by their interests and engaging the students in their learning, which is really important."

This student-led approach has sparked new levels of excitement in the classroom. Whether it’s teamwork on the court, problem-solving in Math Hoops, or reflection in True North, students are actively connecting their learning to real-world skills.

Tailored for Every Year Level

Werribee Primary has also worked closely with The Huddle to adapt programs to meet the needs of specific cohorts.

"...we've been very lucky that The Huddle's worked with us...I've really enjoyed the ability to work together in creating a platform that's available for all students. "

A Partnership with Community at its Heart

For Trent, what stands out most is the collaboration and commitment behind The Huddle.

"...[The Huddle] are really focused in on, the Wyndham community, but also, North Melbourne and the western part of Melbourne and really making sure that we're meeting the needs of the students, but also we're building up really good people."

At its core, this partnership is about more than academic learning. It’s about shaping confident, resilient young people who are proud of where they come from and inspired to reach their potential.

Watch the full interview with Trent Archer from Werribee Primary School below to hear more about their journey with The Huddle.