#116 Refueling Your Passion for CAFS: Strategies for New and Experienced Teachers
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Release Date: 11/05/2024
#140 2025 PDHPE Open Week: Behind-the-Scenes of our K-6 PDHPE Membership
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In this special episode recorded during the 2025 PDHPE Open Week, I’m joined by Lyndelle, our K–6 PDHPE Mentor here at The Learning Network. We take you behind the scenes of the K–6 PDHPE Membership and show exactly what NSW primary school teachers get access to when they join. Lyndelle walks us through the Members Only Google Drive where she’s been building all the essential resources to help our teachers reclaim their time and wellbeing in the classroom. From assessment tasks and schedules, to programs, mapping grids, scope and sequences, and much more. If you want to see...
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#139 What if PDHPE didn’t feel so hard?
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
What if PDHPE didn’t feel so hard? NSW Primary teachers. NSW PDHPE teachers. NSW Schools. We’re doing things differently: no more doing it yourself or last-minute scrambling. In episode #139 of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, Kell Bell is taking you inside our PDHPE Memberships, where we support primary & high school teachers with syllabus-aligned resources, practical strategies and real support that reclaims your afternoons, holidays and weekends (not adds to your to-do list). If you're ready to teach PDHPE with confidence, clarity and connection you're in the right place. Come...
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#138 Navigating Collaborative Investigation in Health and Movement Science with Karlee Matthews
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In this episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, we bring you a behind-the-scenes listen into a live MasterClass from our Health and Movement Science Membership. We’re joined by experienced Stage 6 teacher Karlee Matthews, who unpacks exactly how she’s navigated the Collaborative Investigation (CI) in Year 11 HMS. From planning and programming to classroom implementation. Karlee breaks down the process she used to scaffold student learning, manage group dynamics and guide her class through a range of research methods like experiments, interviews and observations. You’ll also hear how...
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#137 Reimagining Education: AI Literacy, Equity & Time-Saving Tools with Holly Clark
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In this follow-up conversation on The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, we’re once again joined by internationally recognised educator and author Holly Clark to unpack the next layer of AI in the classroom. We go beyond the basics and into the mindset shift needed for today’s educators where being AI-literate is no longer optional. Holly shares: ✅ How AI is evolving beyond “easy buttons” to support deeper thinking ✅ Why embracing AI is a duty of care to our students ✅ Tools like Notebook LM and Brisk that supercharge learning ✅ The link between AI use and teacher...
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#136 AI in the Classroom with Holly Clark: How Technology Can Save Time, Personalise Learning & Reignite Teacher Passion
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In Episode #136 of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, we're joined by global education technology expert and author Holly Clark, live from the U.S. This episode is a must-listen for every educator wondering where AI belongs in their classroom and how to use it without losing the human touch. Together, we unpack: What "student-facing" vs "teacher-facing" AI really means Why AI is the ultimate equaliser for learners with diverse needs How tools like ChatGPT and SchoolAI can save time, spark ideas and provide real-time feedback What AI literacy actually looks like...
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#135 Reimagining PE: Tech, Teaching & Staying Curious with Jarrod Robinson
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In Episode #135 of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, Kell Bell is joined by global education leader Jarrod Robinson (The PE Geek) to explore the power of technology, human connection, and curiosity in today’s PE classrooms. Jarrod shares insights from working with schools across 35 countries, the impact of COVID on accelerating tech adoption, and how simple tools like video and instant replay can revolutionise physical education. They also discuss why real teaching success isn’t about devices, it’s about relationships, pedagogy, and purposeful innovation. Whether you’re a tech-lover...
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#134 Big Impact, Small Space: Movement That Transforms Your PDHPE Lessons
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In this episode, you’ll discover how to bring meaningful movement into your PDHPE classroom, no matter how small your space or how tight your timetable. Join Kelly Bell as she shares practical strategies to boost physical activity, lift classroom energy, and align with the new K–10 PDHPE syllabus. You’ll walk away with four simple, effective ways to embed movement into your day, plus a bonus tip on how your classroom setup can support active learning. Whether you teach primary or secondary PDHPE, this episode will help you reimagine your lessons, re-energise your students, and feel...
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#133 The New PDHPE Syllabus Is Raising Eyebrows (and Questions)
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Wait… that’s actually in the new PDHPE syllabus? In this episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, we’re diving into the bold, surprising, and sometimes eyebrow-raising outcomes now included in the new K-6 & 7–10 PDHPE syllabus. From fertility treatments to trajectory and force, this curriculum update is pushing boundaries and opening up some powerful teaching opportunities. Whether you're feeling curious, confused or completely caught off guard, this episode will help you: ✅ Understand the why behind these unexpected inclusions ✅ Feel more confident about delivering sensitive...
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#132 PDHPE Assessment: Tech Tools, Meaningful Tasks & Time-Saving Strategies
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Assessment in PDHPE doesn’t have to mean endless marking, regurgitated tasks or surface-level recall. In this episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, we reimagine assessment with a smarter, more strategic approach to give you back your time while improving student outcomes. Inside this episode, we cover: ✅ How to strategically backwards map assessments to align with skills, outcomes and student growth ✅ What effective feedback really looks like ✅ The role of AI and tech tools to streamline assessment design and reduce marking time ✅ Why we need to stop assessing for the sake of it...
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#131 Sport is NOT PDHPE. Writing is NOT Literacy. Uncover Skills to be more Explicit Teaching PDHPE in NSW
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Sport is not PE, and PE is not sport. As PDHPE teachers, we know this, but are we truly delivering explicit movement skills and literacy in our classrooms? In this episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, we break down the key explicit skills in the new NSW PDHPE syllabus, focusing on: ✅ The importance of physical literacy & fundamental movement skills across K-6 and 7-10 ✅ Why writing is not literacy and what explicit literacy skills actually look like in PDHPE ✅ How to integrate movement skills effectively, rather than just playing sport for sport’s sake ✅ The biggest...
info_outlineIn this episode, I sit down with CAFS teacher Emily Wuergatsch to discuss the joys and challenges of teaching CAFS. We chat about strategies for new CAFS teachers to build a strong foundation, as well as ways experienced teachers can reignite their passion and avoid burnout. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned CAFS veteran, you'll walk away with practical tips and insights to help you thrive in the classroom and better support your students. And don't forget - the doors to join The CAFS Collective, our vibrant community of CAFS teachers, are now open. Head to thelearnnet.com/collective to find out more.
Episode Highlights:
- The power of collaboration and learning from experienced CAFS teachers
- Building a resource bank to save time and energy
- Strategies to support students with literacy and content comprehension
- Importance of self-care and protecting your wellbeing as a CAFS teacher
- Benefits of joining a community like The CAFS Collective
About Emily
I am a dedicated PDHPE teacher with six years of experience, including five years teaching Community and Family Studies (CAFS). I am driven by a deep passion for connecting with students, especially helping seniors achieve their full potential. I love tackling new challenges and roles around the school including being a Year Advisor and ARCO.
In 2023, I faced a tough period of burnout and adrenal fatigue, which I thought might end my career; however, my passion for teaching and the joy of impacting students' lives motivated me to continue. Outside of work, I love to recharge by playing netball, attending Pilates, and diving into my love for reading—my personal record being 20 books in a single month!