GIRTON Grammar Junior School students have been sharpening their footy skills with the help of the Bendigo Pioneers.
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![SKILLS: Bendigo Pioneer Laine Fitzgerald shows Girton Grammar junior student Ruby Flanagan the finer points of handballing during Friday afternoon's training session at Londonderry Oval. Pictures: NONI HYETT SKILLS: Bendigo Pioneer Laine Fitzgerald shows Girton Grammar junior student Ruby Flanagan the finer points of handballing during Friday afternoon's training session at Londonderry Oval. Pictures: NONI HYETT](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/G3M3FqVFYHjdnjXX9zgHHX/025932c6-72a7-458e-81a8-283c6f83a77c.jpg/r463_0_3537_2828_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Students from years one to six have been finishing their school week off on a Friday afternoon with weekly training sessions at Londonderry Oval with players from the Pioneers.
“Friday night footy is a great way for students to finish off their week with some of their friends and teachers, as well as some of the Pioneers players,” Girton Grammar Headmaster Matthew Maruff said.
“The idea is to simply get more students involved in physical activity and to provide some of the older children with an opportunity to be role models for the younger participants.”
![PLENTY OF FUN: Bendigo Pioneer Riley Saunders watches on as Girton Grammar junior students are put through their paces. PLENTY OF FUN: Bendigo Pioneer Riley Saunders watches on as Girton Grammar junior students are put through their paces.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/G3M3FqVFYHjdnjXX9zgHHX/89c3a566-dd74-40a5-9fa2-c115530ad623.jpg/r0_547_2764_2483_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Bendigo Pioneers regional manager Steve Sharp said partnering with Girton Grammar gave players an opportunity to further develop their leadership skills.
“It’s important that our players nurture grassroots sport for primary school boys and girls, providing the inspiration for young people to reach elite level in sport,” Sharp said.
![YOUNG TALENT TIME: Girton Grammar junior student Harry Miller shows some flair during Friday afternoon's session with the Bendigo Pioneers. YOUNG TALENT TIME: Girton Grammar junior student Harry Miller shows some flair during Friday afternoon's session with the Bendigo Pioneers.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/G3M3FqVFYHjdnjXX9zgHHX/ccf1190e-d168-4682-a8b5-8d7f3dac3087.jpg/r0_0_2067_1451_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)