By Brooke Garland – Kandos High School From Naive Enthusiasm to Classroom Reality As I enter my fifth year of teaching and move into the final phase of being an early career teacher, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the challenges and growth I’ve experienced in my career so far. I began my teaching […]
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2024 in review As we wrap up for another momentous year, it’s incredible to reflect on the achievements of ACHPER NSW. We have delivered the largest number of events in the 12 years I have worked at ACHPER NSW to support educators across thestate. With the complete curriculum now available to educators in NSW, we
Thank you to our 2024 presenters December 2024 Thank you to our generous presenters this year. Their time, energy and insights are invaluable. Check out the image gallery below. Every year ACHPER NSW engages with knowledgeable teachers, academics, and experts across NSW and Australia to provide professional development. We want to say a big THANK YOU
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2024 PDHPE Conference Wrap up Over 310 PDHPE teachers and professionals attended the annual ACHPER NSW K-12 PDHPE conference in Sydney in late November. “The PDHPE community were fully engaged over the two days” said Tracy Puckeridge, CEO of ACHPER NSW. “Special thanks to major sponsor Western Sydney University and partners Tennis NSW and RHSports. “Feedback shows over
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ACHPER NSW is looking for a Professional Learning Officer to join the team.
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ACHPER NSW invites academics and researchers from around Australia to submit an Expression of Interest to present a PDHPE Masterclass on the latest research informing school-based HPE programs.
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Announcing the winners of our 2024 PDHPE Teacher Awards. Congratulations to both winners and highly commended.
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NESA has released the new 7-10 PDHPE syllabus. We give you an overview of key syllabus content updates.
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NESA has released the new K-6 PDHPE syllabus. We give you an overview of key syllabus content updates.
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Here are 8 ideas we’re playing with for Year 12 depth studies topics.
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NESA has released a draft of the new Child Studies syllabus. The Have Your Say consultation period is now open.
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The new 7-10 PDHPE syllabus has been released. This follows the release of K-6 last week. Schools will have 2025 and 2026 to plan implementation, with the new syllabuses will be taught in 2027.
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A new subsidy is available to primary school teachers attending the 2024 ACHPER NSW PDHPE Conference.
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Over 80 new PDHPE teachers attended this year’s conferene – read the wrap up and see photo gallery.
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ACHPER NSW is calling for Expressions of Interest from experienced teachers and academics to present at our 2024 PDHPE K-12 Conference on Monday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2024 in Sydney.
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Violence against women is a national crisis. Among the national discussion is the rise in misogynistic ideology. What can schools do to combat the influence? Here are 4 important suggestions.
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With HMS syllabus implementation drawing closer and the new K-10 syllabus to be released this year, professional learning is more important than ever. Here’s how ACHPER NSW can help.
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ACHPER NSW is very proud to announce two of our long-standing members have been newly announced as Life Members ACHPER Australia – Janice Atkin and Ann McClintock.
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Early career teachers Bethany Baynie and Reece Bell talk about their journeys – the highlights, challenges, and advice.
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ACHPER NSW Project Officer Lisa Quinn shares her top strategies for navigating HMS implementation.
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The new ACHPER NSW board has been elected. Big thanks to President Brad McAllister, who has stepped down to a board role. Long-time board member Kristy O’Mahony is our new President.
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2024 is off to a great start – with over 400 teachers coming along to our professional learning in Term 1!
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The ACHPER NSW 2023 annual report is now available.
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ACHPER NSW is looking for a Project Officer to work in our professional learning team.
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ACHPER NSW has been recognised at the 2023 Professional Teacher Council (PTC) NSW Awards, held in Sydney in late February
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Our series of blogs exploring the HMS syllabus. In this blog, we take an Year 11 scope and sequence.
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ACHPER NSW has some team changes – and its mixed news as we farewell a good friend and welcome two new staff.
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NESA has released the second draft of the K-6 and 7-10 PDHPE syllabuses. This will be your final chance to have your say!
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Professor Karen Martin from the University of Tasmania sxplores approaches to plan lessons that are trauma-informed and psychologically safe for all.
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We look back at 2023 – our work, the PDHPE community thank the many people and organisations who support us.
