Workshop 7.1: The broader role of sport in schools

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Schools & Sport
Thursday, June 27, 2024
1:35 PM - 2:40 PM

Speaker

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Andrew Farmer
Head Of PE and Primary Sport
St Andrews Christian College

Innovative ways and strategies to fulfil the Government’s Physical Activity Guidelines and PE Curriculum requirements using limited physical facilities in a school setting

1:40 PM - 1:55 PM

Biography

Andrew is the Head of PE at St Andrews Christian College in Wantirna South, Victoria. He is a passionate teacher of over 30 years' experience in London and Melbourne, working in primary and secondary schools, Government and Independent. He is a highly qualified soccer coach and help to run a refugee soccer program in Casey. He loves to get children and young people active and playing new sports and games!
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Paul Chapman
Principal
Central Coast Sports College

The Central Coast Sports College has invested in the Walker learning and Big Picture program, which breaks down barriers many families face when trying to participate in external sports.

1:55 PM - 2:10 PM

Biography

Paul-Chapman Founder & Principal Father of three sons and passionate about education and sport, Paul is the founder and Principal of the Central Coast Sports College. After working in the IT industry for over 12 years for companies like Apple and other large multinationals, Paul found his calling working in schools and retrained as a secondary school teacher. Paul attended Newcastle University to study a Bachelor of Education and graduated with a University Medal and First Class Honours. He taught PDHPE and technology for six years at a local Independent school before starting the Central Coast Sports College in 2013. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Central Coast Mariners for 2 years. He believes strongly in community service and has experienced first hand the rewards of engaging small groups of teenagers in aid projects in Cambodia and Borneo. Paul also currently sits on the board of the NSW Combined Independent Schools Sports Council (known as CIS) constantly working to promote world’s best practice in the academic and sports programs within the college.
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Gina Oliver
Teacher
Iona College Geelong

Working closely with Sport4all's Inclusion Coaches to deliver a whole term-long elective for Year 10 PE students, immersing them in disability, accessibility and inclusion throughout their PE classes alongside delivering the standard Sport4All Teacher PD program across the school staff (aimed at building the curiosity skills and confidence in teachers to create more welcoming and inclusive classroom environments for students with disability).

2:10 PM - 2:25 PM

Biography

Gina Oliver started her teaching career in Tasmania in 1999. She has worked in both secondary and primary schools in Tasmania, England and Victoria, across a variety of subject domains. She is passionate about creating opportunities for people to be involved in physical activity and step out side their comfort zones. Gina is currently working at Iona College in Geelong and with the support of the Sport4All team, has implemented a program to help build a culture of inclusivity and opportunity for all.
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