Adelaide AFLW players Sarah Allan, Marijana Rajcic and Niamh Kelly helped school students from Ceduna connect footy with maths and science during their special visit to the Club last week. 

The players delivered the Adelaide Crows Foundation’s STEMfooty program which combines classroom learning with hands-on experiences to demonstrate the natural connection between sport, maths and science.

A group of 28 students and teachers from Crossways Lutheran School visited the Club to take part in the program and also received a behind-the-scenes tour of Crows facilities. 

“I love helping to deliver this program which uses kids’ love of sport to help them gain a new appreciation for science and maths,” Rajcic, a qualified teacher who works part-time with the Crows Foundation to deliver its community programs, said.

“I always find it incredible to see what they take away from the program.

"The hands-on experiences really assist students to get a better understanding of how STEM is part of our everyday lives.

“We had a lot of fun and I’m sure as a result a number of the students will be more engaged in these subjects.”

STEM Footy aims to translate Australian kids’ love of AFL into an appreciation, understanding and passion for science, technology, engineering and maths.

The program, which is delivered by the Adelaide Crows Foundation, is designed to enhance student motivation in STEM subjects and pathways to careers. 

The Adelaide Crows Foundation delivers a range of health and education programs to empower South Australian children and youth.

It comes after Crows men's players and Adelaide Crows Foundation educators travelled to the APY Lands to deliver the STEMFooty program to schools in the region.

The four-day trip included visits to Ernabella Anangu School, Fregon Anangu School and Amata Anangu School.