Supported by Multicultural NSW, ‘Learning with Leek’ aims to tackle hate, racism and violence within schools and the wider community through extensive leadership and skills development sessions.
These sessions were led by Giants player Leek Aleer who shared his experiences and journey from being a young boy in South Sudan, to coming to a new country and becoming an AFL player.
Leek said he was proud to see so many kids taking something out of the sessions.
“The program is designed to help them and motivate them into becoming good individuals,” he said.
With hundreds of students throughout western Sydney training to take part, the Cups – named after Giants AFL co-captain Stephen Coniglio and inaugural AFLW captain Amanda Farrugia – took place in December with winners putting their new skills to good use, including teams from Sir Joseph Banks, Punchbowl and East Hills Boys Technology high schools.
The captains were on hand to present awards along with Multicultural NSW Advisory Board Member Omer Incekara and State MP for East Hills, Wendy Lindsay.
A school spokesperson said there had been a range of opportunities as a result of the Giants partnership.
“So many have benefited from the training, the actual competition day and Anti Racism workshops with all of Year 7 and 8 students attending,” the spokesperson said.
