Perth's Australian pole vault record holder Nina Kennedy and four-time Olympian and former Perth Wildcats basketball player Andrew Vlahov were among the stars to show up at Ashburton Drive Primary School in Gosnells to celebrate the occasion.

The programme is set to run initially for one-year in Western Australia with the help of the State Government and is geared to help students understand how to overcome life’s obstacles, set goals, and build vital self-confidence.

Athletes will draw on lessons learned throughout their Olympic journey and competition at the highest level, motivating students to be the best they can be - whether that is in school, at home, on the sporting field or with friends.

It is planned that 20 athletes will be trained to deliver the program to students across the state.

“Bringing an Olympian into the classroom, giving the students the opportunity to interact with them and understand who they are, that they’re just like them, makes the Olympic dream feel attainable,” Australian Olympic Committee chief executive Matt Carroll said.

“This is a truly motivating and powerful experience for students.

“The stories of our athletes are a real inspiration, and they can help students to create real change in their lives enabling them to follow their passion, whatever that may be.”

“Our athletes illustrate how failure is one of life’s greatest teachers and the path to success is never quick nor easy.”