It’s almost conference week @La Trobe Stadium!

Susie Saddington | Mernda Park Primary School

My Mojo: Supporting students to produce their individual best (whatever that looks like.) Developing their skills in Collaboration, Achievement, Responsibility and Empathy, that motivates them to move through positive physical activity experiences.

Casey Young | Nazareth Catholic School

My Mojo: My goal is for every child to establish a meaningful connection with or through movement and physical activity, using purposeful learning experiences and activities. “Every child is capable.”

Josh Simpson | Pearcedale Primary School

My Mojo: To create a fun and engaging learning environment for all students. It is my goal that through PE, all students will develop a positive relationship with their classmates, the environment and physical activity. 

Emily Collins | Milgate Primary School , Box Hill North Primary School

My Mojo: I strive to encourage the learning, participation and enjoyment of Physical Education and activity amongst all students regardless of ability in a safe and supportive environment.

Brayden Van Der Pol | Templestowe Park Primary School

My Mojo: Creating a positive and engaging learning environment for all students. Seeing students smile while playing games is amazing!

Chloe Dew | Black Hill Primary School

My Mojo: Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment for my students is my jam. Kids who feel valued can be empowered in their learning.

Daniel Thomas | Lysterfield Primary School

My Mojo: Partner with students to create a space that enhances confidence, strengthens connection and inspires a curious perspective on life. Students value making the imPOSSIBLE into POSSIBLE when tackling personal challenges.

James Will | Milgate Primary School

My Mojo: Creating a PE/Outdoor Learning Program that encourages students to take on new challenges and have a life long love of being physically active.

Robyn Goulding | Ascot Value Heights (Special) School

My Mojo: I consider PE to be the basis for taking part in lifelong physical activity and movement. I endeavour to create opportunities for students to experience a variety of sports and health activities. I believe that there is a fitness avenue for everyone.

Keynote: Dr Zali Yager | The Embrace Collective

So many young people experience high levels of pressure around their appearance, and 77% of Australian adolescents report experiencing body image distress. The past two years have seen a rapid rise in body image concerns and eating disorder presentations, particularly among 5-12 year olds. So how do we teach about body image in ways that support our students to accept and appreciate their own and others’ appearance? And how do we teach about nutrition and health in ways that are safe for students who may be vulnerable to, currently experiencing, or in recovery from, an eating disorder?

In our afternoon conference keynote session, Dr Zali Yager will provide clear guidance on what is and is not helpful when teaching about food, weight, movement, and body image, and provide details of new and exciting programs to bring fresh content to your classroom.

Kate Perry | Latrobe Exercise Science

Kate Perry is an Associate Lecturer in Sport Coaching, and Development and Sport and Exercise Science. She specialises in coach development, coaching pedagogy, exercise programming and prescription, and exercise physiology. Kate completed her Masters of High Performance Sport (2015) before commencing work as an endurance cycling coach, working with a number of elite road cycling teams and individual athletes.

As a member of the Sport Coaching team, Kate is involved in the delivery and research of online coach education to AIS pathway coaches. A former elite cyclist herself, Kate is passionate about the about the pursuit of performance excellence and mentoring the current generation of elite female cyclists, continuing her work with elite cycling teams and individual athletes.

Luke Stutter | Latrobe Exercise Science

Luke is a current PhD candidate in the school of Exercise and Sport Science at La Trobe University. He has 6 years of experience working in high-school strength and conditioning, as well as Academy/national underage rugby and AFL. Luke is an Australian Strength and Conditioning (ASCA) accredited level 2 professional coach.

Luke’s PhD is investigating the areas of strength and speed periodisation to enhance sprinting performance, with a focus on team sport concurrent training practices. Prior to starting the PhD, Luke worked in Catholic Boys education as a strength and conditioning coach for St Patrick’s College in Brisbane, where he oversaw the development of the school S&C program from years 5-12. He has a keen interest in youth long-term athletic development and making exercise a fun and exciting environment.

• Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)
• Active Schools Expert Support Service
• Life Saving Victoria
• Tennis Victoria
• Softball Victoria
• The Mindful Move
• Daniel Garcia & Nicholas Nedelkovski, St Bernard’s College

• Dr Lauren Petrass & Deborah Robertson, Federation University
• Amy Leigh-Rowe, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney
• Speedminton
• Spikeball
• Monty’s Pickleball and Tennis Academy
• Metafit Australia

• Dr Trent Brown, Deakin University
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Cricket Victoria
• Readiness
• Alison Miles, Advanced Sports Dietitian – Fuel School