I was a primary school teacher for 35 years & saw many worthwhile programs initiated during my career. Bridge was never offered in my career but I think it would be a wonderful learning experience for children & enhance their memory & development skills. I would love to see children spending time away from computers & taking part in bridge sessions. A great social experience for children.
Sue - 13-9-18
Teach Primary School Bridge
Teach Primary School age children Bridge
Project details
Suggested by: Leigh
Project partner: Waverley Bridge Club
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Eastern Metro
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In conjunction with Monash Council and Waverley Bridge Club, this project aims to introduce bridge to primary schools in the Monash Council area.
This pilot program will demonstrate how beneficial bridge can be for children in the year 4-6 demographic, seeing a direct increase in skills and confidence. Many schools in the area have shown interest in the inclusive engagement and educational benefits of this initiative, as well as parental interest in keeping children socialising away from electronics.
Enabling schools to have a free introduction, training and the resources to be self-sufficient post project is a must for longevity.
Bridge enables children to hone skills in social inclusiveness, improving math skills, concentration, spatial thinking and being part of a sport that rewards young players with opportunities to represent Victoria and Australia.
Bridge is proven as an inter-generational activity, as well as highly culturally inclusive and accessible.
This pilot program has been designed to ensure accessibility, and can be broadly implemented across all child cohorts. This is great for family time and building genuine friendships. Overseas bridge is already in many schools curriculum and funded by corporations who want these skills in future employees.
Project details
Suggested by: Leigh
Project partner: Waverley Bridge Club
Region
Eastern Metro
Budget
Votes
74 votes received
This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.
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Great idea - to develop mathematical skills such as probability, number, and spacial. It encourages social and cooperative skills in working with a partner: plus, of course, Bridge is a great game to play!
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Ron and l recognise the great benefits to children’s learning, and fun
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Great initiative!
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Such a good alternative to electronic devices and its sociallly and intellectually beneficial. I love it.
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Fantastic idea and great project,will produce a new generation of bridge players
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It's a great game to play helps with maths skills & is interactive.. Get kids of their computers!
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This would be excellent for the future of Australian bridge and to improve our international reputation in the arena.
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A great interactive activity
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100% behind this one
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Great Idea
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Great initiative - would be brilliant to get kids involved in something other than social media
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Great for kids counting and concentration
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great project
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rvodstar
14 Sep 2018
A valuable educational and social activity!