Olympic Day, a celebration of sport, health and community, commemorates the day the International Olympic Committee was founded on June 23, 1894.

Students from Narrabeen Sports High School, on Kuring-gai land, marked the day last week by embracing the Olympic Day theme of ‘Let’s Move’.

Principal Heidi Currie said she was proud to encourage students to celebrate Olympic Day as the school will next term become an official Olympic Pathway School.

“Olympic Day is a chance to celebrate the Olympic spirit by moving, learning and discovering new activities in the community and at school,” Ms Currie said.

“Our Year 7 students were lucky enough to attend a motivational presentation from Australian Olympian and bronze water polo medallist Holly Young.”

Students also played handball as part of the #HaveaGo Olympic initiative.
Narrabeen Sports High School will become an Australian Olympic Pathway School in Term 3, a privilege offered to schools with established elite athlete development programs including Olympic sports.

Schools in the program are provided with access to high quality sports training and sports academies, accredited coaches and specialist support services.

Narrabeen Sports High School will join Hills Sports High School, Endeavour Sports High School, Westfields Sports High School, Matraville Sports High School, Illawarra Sports High School and Hunter Sports High School as Olympic Pathway Schools.