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5 Practical Activities for Teaching Consent and Sex Ed in your PDHPE Classroom Nov 22, 2023

Consent and sex education are important topics for students to learn, but they can be difficult subjects for teachers to broach in an engaging way. In a recent interview for The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, Natalie Stokell shares practical strategies she uses in her own workshops that bring these...

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Mastering Term 4: 4 Strategies to Thrive as a PDHPE & Community and Family Studies Teacher Oct 10, 2023

Are you ready to conquer Term 4 as a PDHPE and Community and Family Studies teacher? Term 4 is often a whirlwind of activity, and whether you're an experienced educator or new to the field, it can be overwhelming. But fear not, because I'm here to share four straightforward strategies that will...

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Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Wellbeing: What's Next for PDHPE & CAFS Oct 03, 2023

As a former teacher with over 20 years of experience, my mission is to help you protect your precious time, energy, and well-being. Let’s explore the joys of the school holidays, the challenges of a new term, and some strategies to make your teaching journey smoother!

Feeling Positive About...

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It's Time to Get Off Your Community & Family Studies Island Sep 07, 2023

Today, I want to talk to you about something that's been on my mind for a while. It's time to get off your Community and Family Studies (CAFS) Island. Let's explore a better, more efficient and supportive way to navigate your Community and Family Studies journey. Why should you listen to me?...

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Unlocking the Collaborative Investigation in Health and Movement Science  Aug 25, 2023

As a Health and Movement Science educator, you have a unique opportunity to empower your students with skills that will shape their future success. Let's explore the ins and outs of the Collaborative Investigation within the Health and Movement Science Syllabus for Year 11, offering you a...

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What’s in and what’s out in the New Health and Movement Science Syllabus Aug 11, 2023

Let’s discover the ins and outs of the new Health and Movement Science syllabus, exploring what's in, what's out, and how these changes will shape the learning experiences of our students.

 It’s time to unravel the mysteries of the refreshed course!

Unpacking the Syllabus: What's...

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7 Things To Love About The New Health and Movement Science Syllabus Aug 04, 2023

 As an experienced teacher and coach in the field of PDHPE and CAFS, I cannot contain my excitement about the new Health and Movement Science (HMS) Syllabus. Having taken a deep dive into its content, I am truly in awe of the thoughtfulness and relevance it brings to Stage 6 PDHPE. Read on...

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Strategic Ways to Connect Year 11 & Year 12 Content (with success) Feb 24, 2023

Are you stuck for ideas to work with your Year 11 Community & Family Studies students?

Want to make every lesson count with your Year 11 CAFS Crew? ‍

In today's Podcast episode, we chat about what you can do to make meaningful connections from the Year 11 Community & Family Studies...

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Episode #45 It is time to Move off the Dance Floor in Education with Meg Durham Dec 21, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, a podcast for educators, teachers, entrepreneurs and Community and Family Studies students, I am joined by a very special guest, Megan Durham, who shares with us what we can do to protect our time, our energy and our wellbeing.

If you've...

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Episode #44 Five Lessons for 2022 Dec 15, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I will be chatting to you about 5 lessons I have learnt throughout 2022! 

This year has been a bit of a different one for me and I just wanted to share some things I have learnt in my personal life and work life as I moved into my 3rd year of...

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Episode #40 Focus On What Really Matters Nov 24, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I am chatting to you about focusing on what really matters and this time of year!

As we head into the busy end of Term 4 it's important for us to focus on the things that really matter, both as an educator, as a parent, but also as a...

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Episode #39 Creating Energy & Flow at the End of a Busy Year Nov 17, 2022

In this episode of The Learning Network Podcast, I am joined by Kell Quarell to talk about creating energy and flow into the end of the year.

This conversation is all about what you can do to move into the busy end of the year with a strong mindset and positive energy!

Kell is a...

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