Borobi’s Classroom for Glasgow 2026 has today been launched, bringing the spirit of the Commonwealth Games to schools as the Australian Commonwealth Games Team aims to inspire students through the power of sport, learning and connection.

Developed in partnership with Cool.org, the program harnesses the energy of Borobi the blue koala, the Australian Team mascot, and the excitement of sport to engage students from Foundation to Year 10 in fun, hands-on learning experiences that celebrate teamwork, inclusion and excellence.

To mark the launch, two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Georgia Godwin and two-time Games medallist Caitlin Parker visited Canterbury Primary School, where Year 2 students took part in classroom and sporting activities alongside a special appearance from Borobi himself.

CGA CEO Craig Phillips AM said Borobi’s Classroom is all about inspiring connection through education and sport.

“Borobi’s Classroom uses the spirit of the Commonwealth Games and the energy of Borobi to inspire students through learning and play; it’s about connecting with communities, showing how sport can bring people together and sharing what it means to be a part of the Australian Team,” Phillips said.

“Ahead of Glasgow 2026, this broad suite of resources and assets gives classrooms across the country a chance to explore the values of inclusiveness, integrity, respect and excellence in a fun, hands-on way.

“Today’s launch at Canterbury Primary School is just the beginning, and we’re looking forward to seeing how teachers, educators and students bring the resources to life on the road to the Games.”

Cool.org CEO Pip Wright said the collaboration brings learning to life through sport.

“It has been a privilege to partner with Commonwealth Games Australia to deliver Borobi’s Classroom,” Wright said.

“Our mission has always been to make learning real, relevant and engaging, and this program does exactly that. It aligns directly with Australian Curriculum to bring the Games into learning centres across the country.”

“By linking sport and education, we’re helping educators inspire curiosity, teamwork and pride in Australian identity, with lessons in Borobi’s Classroom designed to spark discussion, activity and connection, both in the classroom and the playground.”

Canterbury Primary School Principal Jessie Wilson said the program perfectly captures the joy of learning through movement and play.

“You can see the joy on the students’ faces, they’re learning, moving and having fun all at once,” Wilson said.

“This program shows that education is about more than books and lessons, it’s about inspiring confidence, curiosity and connection through play and we’re thrilled to be one of the first schools to experience Borobi’s Classroom.”

Godwin, eight-time Games medallist, said the day was a reminder of the power of sport to inspire the next generation.

“It’s really special to be here sharing my Commonwealth Games journey with the next generation,” Godwin said.

“Programs like Borobi’s Classroom remind us that sport is about more than competition, it’s about connection, learning and believing in yourself, and the energy from the students today is contagious.”

Parker echoed Godwin’s sentiments, noting that sport can provide a platform to develop more than athletics skills, it can also help drive curiosity, teamwork and determination.

“Hopefully today sparks something, whether that’s a love for sport, teamwork or just the confidence to chase a goal,” Parker said.

“If even one of these kids walks away thinking ‘I want to give that a go’, then we’ve done our job.”

Borobi’s Classroom is now available to teachers nationwide via the Cool.org website, which offers free, curriculum-aligned resources that inspire young people to become empowered, active change-makers.

The Borobi’s Classroom resources are inspired by these values, the values of the Commonwealth Games and the excitement of Team Australia ahead of Glasgow 2026.

To view and access Borobi’s Classroom Education Program, please click here.

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place from 23 July to 2 August 2026.