DreamCricket was held at Bradman Oval on Friday, October 26.
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The day offered more than 200 students as well as their parents, carers and teachers the opportunity to enjoy a day of cricket-related games and socialisation.
The event was made possible by about 120 volunteers, that cheered the children on and assisted them with the games.
Senior students from four local high schools are in charge of each of the different activities.
They explain the tasks, assist every child and modify the activity to suit their ability.
The event was open to children from across the Highlands, the Southern Tablelands and Sydney.
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Some of the children had never played sport before, and some had never held a ball in their hand or had the opportunity to swing a cricket bat.
The aim of the day was to provide a special needs program to enable the community to create opportunities to grow and develop self-esteem, and inspire confidence in children.
Carers and teachers also gain confidence in knowing that the children can participate in a sport outside the classroom and that the wider community in which they live has gained a better understanding of what it means to have ‘special needs’.
DreamCricket started as an activity geared towards primary school students with special needs.
In the seven years that it has been conducted many hundreds of people have been involved and have each gained personal satisfaction and confidence through their active participation.