Have you seen the Australian Curriculum v 9.0: Health and Physical Education update? The website for Version 9.0 is now live and can be viewed here. There is a lot of information on the website, so we are offering a 1.5 hour online session to unpack what's changed, what's remained the same and what are the implications for your teaching.   This is an online session on WEDNESDAY 8th June, 3:30pm - 5:00pm This session will be presented by Natalie Jonas, Curriculum Specialist Health and Physical Education at ACARA. By attending this session you will become familiar with the key changes from Version 8.4 to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum: HPE. This will help you and your school/faculty prepare for implementing the renewed Australian Curriculum from 2023.   Once you have registered, you will be sent a TEAMS meeting invitation.

ACHPER and RLSSA NT branch have teamed up to deliver an ACHPER NT branch members Bronze Medallion course.  The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. This course will enhance participants' personal survival skills while providing them with the knowledge and skills to develop the level of judgment, technique, and physical ability required to safely carry out water rescues. The minimum age requirement is 14 years and participants should possess medium to advanced levels of aquatic fitness and skill. The Bronze Medallion's most challenging components include a 400m swim (continuously) to be completed within 13 minutes (100m Freestyle, 100m Breaststroke, 100m Sidestroke, 100m Survival Backstroke), and a 50m swim followed by 50m tow to be completed in under 3 minutes and 15 seconds. The RLSSA Bronze Medallion Award needs to be renewed every 12 months. The Bronze Medallion course offers nationally recognised certification and participants may be eligible for accreditation in: SISCAQU002 Perform basic water rescues HLTAID009 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation More information will be emailed to participants after registering for this course.   To keep your qualifications current at the completion of the course, ACHPER and RLSSA NT run a FREE Bronze Medallion update in April each year. 

ACHPER and RLSSA NT branch have teamed up to deliver an ACHPER NT branch members only FREE Bronze update.  If you are interested in taking up this opportunity and you require an extension to your current Bronze qualification please contact trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au  to seek an extension through to 20 April.  ACHPER and RLSSA NT will be running an update in April each year. Please note the course starts at 4pm at the pool with togs on. The Royal Life Saving Society's Bronze Medallion Update Course offers great opportunities within the aquatic industry and beyond. This course is for ACHPER financial members wishing to update their current Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion award. Please note: Participants must hold a current Bronze Medallion Qualification. If you do not hold a current Bronze Medallion or it has expired, you will need to book into the full Bronze Medallion course. Participants who successfully complete this award will be re-accredited with both Bronze Medallion and Resuscitation Awards. The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion Award should be renewed every 12 months. Nibbles will be provided.

Come to our annual Meet Greet 'n' Eat at the Darwin Ski Club. Meet other ACHPER NT members, share ideas, network, find out what is planned for the year. New members welcome to join at the event.

In this workshop, you will: get an appreciation of the 'big picture' of Senior PE and how the Learning and Assessment requirements fit together understand the requirements of the Assessment Types across Stage 1 and 2 unpack the competencies required for assessment, with a focus on reflection, analysis, evaluation and collaboration The workshop will be run by Jess Morish, a lead practitioner in PE based in South Australia. She was involved in the writing of the curriculum and she is a wealth of knowledge and experience. 

Come and join your ACHPER NT Executive at the annual International Women's Day March.

ACHPER and RLSSA NT branch have teamed up to deliver an ACHPER NT branch members only FREE Bronze update.  If you are interested in taking up this opportunity and you require an extension to your current Bronze qualification please contact trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au  to seek an extension through to 21 October.  ACHPER and RLSSA NT will be running an update in April and October each year. Please note the course starts at 4pm at the pool with togs on. The Royal Life Saving Society's Bronze Medallion Update Course offers great opportunities within the aquatic industry and beyond. This course is for ACHPER financial members wishing to update their current Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion award. Please note: Participants must hold a current Bronze Medallion Qualification. If you do not hold a current Bronze Medallion or it has expired, you will need to book into the full Bronze Medallion course. Participants who successfully complete this award will be re-accredited with both Bronze Medallion and Resuscitation Awards. The Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion Award should be renewed every 12 months. Nibbles will be provided.

The Festival of Teaching, coordinated by the Professional Teachers’ Association of the NT (PTANT) and Member Associations, is a one-day biennial event offering educators professional development across the curriculum and all levels of schooling. Educators will gather at Palmerston College to make the most of the Festival’s professional learning program, including: Two keynote speakers 58 professional learning sessions spanning the curriculum; and Trade displays providing access to educational organisations and resources. This is the fifth PTANT Festival. The goal is to deliver the preeminent professional learning event of the year for NT teachers.    See the program here: https://ptant.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/740/i_fot_2021booklet_d5.pdf Register here: https://ptant.regfox.com/festival-of-teaching-2021

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, please contact Trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au for more information and rescheduling.   The Train the Trainer course is scheduled for Week 9: First Aid and CPR Trainer Alice Springs Friday 18th  June 8.30-4.30, $100 per person plus Trainer Membership $50 Bookings via Trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au ACHPER NT will cover the course fees for members who submit a short statement outlining how their training will benefit staff in their schools. Please email statements to: achpernt@mail.tidyhq.com

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, please contact Trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au for more information and rescheduling.   The Train the Trainer course is scheduled for Week 9: Bronze Medallion Trainer Alice Springs Thursday 17th  June, 8.30-4.30, $100 per person plus Trainer Membership $50 Bookings via Trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au   ACHPER NT will cover the course fees for members who submit a short statement outlining how their training will benefit staff in their schools. Please email statements to: achpernt@mail.tidyhq.com

Janice Atkin and Natalie Jonas from the ACARA HPE Review team will be facilitating the session for secondary school teachers and school leaders. The session includes: An overview of AC Review process Unpacking proposed revisions to the HPE curriculum with a focus on: core concepts in HPE teaching respectful relationships and consent education developing the skills and understandings required to become lifelong physical activity participants valuing movement in all its forms. Afternoon tea included  For further information, or any issues with registering, please email  http://carolyn.knutsen@education.nt.gov.au 

Janice Atkin and Natalie Jonas from the ACARA HPE Review team will be facilitating this session. The session includes: Overview of the proposed changes to the general capabilities continua with a focus on Personal and social capability and Digital literacy (formerly ICT capability) Overview of revisions to HPE curriculum to strengthen the authentic links to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders histories and cultures CCP. Unpacking the language of movement content and how we have made it more inclusive of all learners. Morning tea provided  For further information, or any issues with registering, please email  http://carolyn.knutsen@education.nt.gov.au