Try for 5!

2024 program

Visits

50

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Students

5,021

Regions

7

School Every Day

Try for 5! is a primary school program focused on improving school attendance and fostering positive behaviour among students.

Leveraging the strong Cowboys brand and the involvement of high-profile Cowboys players and ambassadors, our program offers students and their families the opportunity to earn valued incentives.

These include Cowboys merchandise, certificates, family prizes, personalized video messages and exclusive conference calls with both current and former players.

These rewards are a testament to the students' dedication to better attendance and behaviour, and we believe they play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter future for our students and communities.

Partner schools

Balaclava State School
Bloomfield River State School
Cairns West State School
Cooktown State School
Doomadgee State School
Garbutt State School

Gulf Christian College
Heatley State School

Normanton State School
St Kierans Catholic School
Townsville West State School

Townview State School
Vincent State School
Western Cape College – Mapoon
Western Cape College – Weipa

White Rock State School
Woree State School
Wulguru State School

Objectives

We aim to drive improved academic outcomes by enhancing students' engagement with their schools through our unique intra and inter-school attendance challenge.

Increase overall school attendance rates among participating primary school students, with a specific focus on reducing chronic absenteeism.
Foster positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment within the participating schools, contributing to reduced disciplinary issues and promoting a culture of respect and responsibility.
Improve academic outcomes by boosting student engagement with their schools, resulting in higher student achievement, including better grades.
Help build strong connections between the school, students, families and the broader community, promoting a sense of community and belonging.
Recognise and reward students and their families for their commitment to improved attendance and behaviour, creating a positive reinforcement system that encourages continued participation and growth.

Program news

Part of the community

Townview State School and St Kieran's Catholic School in Mount Isa are seeing some of their best school attendance ever.

Our 2023 challenge winners

Congratulations to our 2023 Try for 5! inter-school challenge winners, Garbutt State School and Western Cape College - Weipa.

Strong Cooktown connection

Prep students are leading the way in attendance at Cooktown State School, setting up their foundation for learning.

Thank you to our partners!

Enquiries

Please direct any program enquiries to: community@cowboys.com.au
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