Pad up for class! Cricket isn't an extracurricular at this Australian school, it's a core subject

Now, an Australian school is taking the countrys affinity with the sport one step further, officially adding cricket to its curriculum as a primary subject, and it may be the first school in the world to do so...

In 2025, Lara Secondary College in Victoria will offer cricket as a formal subject, rather than just an extracurricular activity..

Skewes emphasised that a key aspect of the academy is the requirement for excellence both in the classroom and on the cricket field.Being dedicated to your cricket is not enough, students must be willing to develop all areas of their life, he noted...

When asked about the programmes benefits, Skewes explained, Our cricket programme is designed to prepare students for life after secondary school, setting them up for success beyond their playing careers...

Students will have the choice to decide on their future pathway, whether that be studying a dual Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership and Management, or pursuing any of the professional roles that professional cricket now requires, he said.. They could be sports doctors, physiotherapists, player-managers, strength and conditioning coaches, sports administrators, media managers, umpires, performance analysts, marketing consultants or one of dozens of other roles now associated within this great game...