Formative assessment. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, but for many teachers, it still feels like one more thing to juggle in an already packed curriculum. In PDHPE, Community and Family Studies and Health and Movement Science classrooms, where both practical and theoretical learning collide, the bala...

What If PDHPE Didn’t Have to Be So Hard?

Let’s be real, teaching PDHPE in NSW has never been “just a 9 to 3” job. Whether you’re in a primary school or juggling multiple classes in high school, the prep, 

the programming and the pressure don’t end with the bell.
 
  But what if it didn’t have to be ...

Facilitate the Collaborative Investigation with Confidence in Health and Movement Science

The Collaborative Investigation (CI) in Year 11 Health and Movement Science (HMS) is proving to be a tough one to wrap your head around, especially the first time you're guiding students through it. But when y...

 If you’re a teacher, you know the feeling. Endless hours spent planning, marking, adapting lessons, meeting individual student needs and somehow still not getting through your to-do list. The workload is heavy, the expectations are high and burnout is far too common.

Holly is an international educat...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, there's one conversation that can't be ignored: the rise of artificial intelligence. For many teachers, AI can feel like just another buzzword, another thing to learn and another tool to try. But what if it could actually give you time back? What if it co...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in schools and it’s not just in STEM or the English block. Physical Education, long stereotyped as “just sport”, is undergoing a serious transformation. And leading the charge? Teachers who are open-minded, curious and ready to rethink what a PE classroom can and...

As educators, we know movement matters. But when you're working in a tight classroom, battling bad weather, or juggling a jam-packed timetable, integrating physical activity can feel like an uphill battle.

The good news? You don’t need a hall or a gym. You just need a mindset shift and a few smart ...

Many NSW primary teachers and high school PDHPE teachers are starting to cast a curious eye toward the new K-6 and 7-10 PDHPE syllabus. And let’s be honest, there’s a mix of excitement, questions and a healthy dose of “Where do I even begin?”

🔍 What’s Really Causing a Stir?

From increased clarity ...

Reimagining PDHPE in Primary Schools: A Conversation with Lyndelle Batten

The way PDHPE is taught in primary schools across New South Wales is undergoing a transformation, and now is the time to reimagine how we approach this essential subject. In a recent episode of The PDHPE and CAFS Podcast, I s...

Backwards Mapping: The Key to Purposeful and Impactful Teaching in PDHPE

As educators, we have the incredible privilege and responsibility of shaping the minds and futures of our students. However, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of lesson planning, content delivery, and asses...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one subject stands out as a beacon of holistic development: PDHPE (Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education). Far from just a box to be ticked, this dynamic curriculum holds the power to shape the lives of students, instilling in them the c...

As an educator, facilitator, leader, coach and mum; my life has been a whirlwind lately. Between my professional responsibilities and personal challenges, it's been a lot to juggle. But through it all, my passion for PDHPE and Community and Family Studies (CAFS) teaching has remained steadfast. 

I'...