Tennis in Primary Schools

Introduce students to the fun of tennis with grade level-appropriate, curriculum-aligned lessons that build movement skills, teamwork, and confidence.

Tennis in Primary Schools is a national program, built with ACHPER, delivered by Tennis Australia through the Australian Sports Commission’s Sporting Schools initiative.

Designed for Foundation to Year 6, this program helps children develop fundamental movement and tennis-specific skills in a fun, inclusive, and active environment.

What makes it work:

Developmentally-appropriate lesson plans
Easy-to-use teaching guides
Adaptable activities for all abilities
Alignment with HPE curriculum outcomes

Whether you’re a generalist teacher or PE specialist, you’ll have everything you need to deliver engaging HPE your students will love.

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