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Back after a break in 2009, the ACHPER QLD Brisbane HPE Conference is shaping up to be a very exiciting and well attended event.

The program is packed full of interesting speakers offering a range of presentations including theoretical and practical sessions, with topics varying from curriculum, assessment, health, sport, physical education, physical activity and everything inbetween.

The draft program is available for download below.

Get your registration form in early as demand indicates this is going to be a very well attended event - registration form available for download below.

With over 100 registrations already received, the 2010 North Queensland HPE Conference is set to be an exciting and rewarding professional development experience.

Further registrations will be accepted until Friday 25 June. 

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Back by demand on Thursday October 14, ACHPER QLD hosts the Women In Sport Breakfast at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The annual event celebrates the sporting achievements of young women, and in this milestone year we particularly salute HPE as a Healthy and Positive Experience.

Hear stories of inspiration from female sporting role models who have defied the odds or relied on grit and determination to reach their goals. 

Last year’s popular guest speaker Channel Seven’s Liz Cantor is back in 2010 in the MC role and a guest speaking line-up that includes Felicity Abram, Hayley Bateup and Kate McCarthy is sure to inspire your students or team. 

It’s a special morning that includes tributes to our ‘Rising Stars’ and recognises our 'Inspirational Teachers'.

The final program has been released for the North Queensland HPE Conference.

Check out the program here and register now so you don't miss out!.

The ACHPER QLD Gold Coast HPE Teacher Workshop takes place on Friday, 28 May at Helensvale SHS, while the Sunshine Coast workshop takes place at Burnside SHS on Thursday, 3 June.

Please join us in Adelaide at the 27th ACHPER International  Conference, April 18, 19 & 20 2011. Take the opportunity to meet and network with a variety of Health, Physical Education and recreation professionals from across Australia and internationally. Share knowledge and experience by being part of this great conference supporting the work of all who share a passion for health and wellbeing.

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The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc (ACHPER) has welcomed the announcement of the Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) to include Health and Physical Education in the National Curriculum. The decision comes in response to a strong recommendation by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).

Download the full media release here.

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HPE Week 2010 will be accompanied by the publication of Rupert's latest work, a tribute to the PE Teacher.

ACHPER QLD members and colleagues attending the HPE Week Launch and Social Event will enjoy the treat of hearing him recite it for the first time.

Rupert is the author of five anthologies of verse and has sold more than 100 000 copies of his work. He’s always entertaining reading, riveting listening, and his recurring theme is passion for all things Australian, particularly sport. Rupert was excited by the challenge of capturing the essence of what it means to be in HPE fields.

Don't miss the most exciting event on this year's calendar....download the RSVP below, forward it to your friends and register now!

ACHPER National Executive Director, Mr Jeff Emmel has just advised that the subject area of Health and Physical Education has been included into stage three of the National Curriculum.

Please see the following Communique from the Ministerial council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs.

http://www.mceetya.edu.au/verve/_resources/MCEECDYA_Communique_April_15_2010.pdf

Get set to celebrate HPE Week by taking part in the Creative Health & Physical Activity Competition (for primary schools) or the HPE Photo Competition (for secondary schools).

Also on offer will be the HPE Week Launch and Social Event to be held at the Queensland Rugby Club, Ballymore on Wednesday 19 May.

See the Events Tab for more information and downloads on HPE Week.

Step Up - Health and Physical Education for Queensland has been written by Queensland teachers for Queensland students in Years 8 to 10. It builds upon the foundations established in the H&PE syllabus and comprehensively covers the three core learning strands of Health, Physical Activity and Personal Development.

Step Up explicitly addresses the Essential Learnings and Standards for H&PE to assist students and teachers in meeting the Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework requirements.

Available from the Healthy Lifestyles bookshop.

Download the flyer below.

Youth Week is a fantastic opportunity for young people to express their talent, achievements and ideas. Young people can participate in youth week by visiting the website at www.youth.qld.gov.au

Check out the latest article by the ACHPER National Executive Director, Jeff Emmel and Dawn Penney, convenor of the ACHPER National Curriculum Working Group discussing the current state of the inclusion of HPE into the National Curriculum.  

Over 20 people were in attendance at the Special Guest Presentation by Andy Gibson, on Thursday evening.

Andy's presentation covered a range of scenarios and provided practical information and case studies relevant to health and physical education teachers in the school setting.All in attendance agreed the presentation was very worthwhile material and have returned to their schools armed with more knowledge of the responsibilities associated with their roles.

We are grateful for the support the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) provided in arranging this event. Should you wish to obtain the notes from this event please email achper@achperqld.org.au

The first issue of the North Queensland HPE Conference has now been released. The program is available to download below.

ACHPER SA have just released their program and registration form for their annual HPE conference to be held at Immanuel College on 12 & 13 April 2010.

Download the program and registration below.

The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Queensland Branch (ACHPER QLD) are pleased to announce the following two keynote speakers for the 2010 Conference with the theme - HPE: A Healthy and Positive Experience.

The Agita Mundo Network is pleased to advise that this year’s World Day for Physical Activity will be celebrated around 6 April, 2010, with events expected to be held from 1 to 11 April. The central theme for celebrations will be: Active Cities; Healthy Life!

Institutions and individuals are invited to organize events to demonstrate indignation in relation to sedentarism.

Suggestions include walking or biking parades, website message dissemination, conferences, symposia, media contacts, school or worksite events.

www.agitamundo.org

The dates and venues have been confimred for the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast workshops being delivered as part of the ACHPER QLD Regional HPE Workshop Series.

Helensvale State High School will play host to the Gold Coast workshop to be held on Friday 28 May 2010.

Burnside State High School will play host to the Sunshine Coast workshop to be held on Thursday 3 June 2010.

Registration forms and program details will be available soon.

To pre-register your interest to attend please email Workshop Coordinator, Jocelyn Elliott – consultant@jocelliott.com.au or 0405 121 240

At the recent 2009 HPE Conference held in Cairns, 99% of attendees indicated a date earlier in the year would be preferable for the HPE Conference. After extensive consultation with local stakeholders, it has been decided that the North Queensland ACHPER QLD HPE Conference for 2010 will be held on Monday 12 July and Tuesday 13 July at Rydges, Cairns.The ACHPER QLD team are already in full swing planning an exciting and educational event. During January we will release expressions of interest for presenters, so start considering now if you or one of your colleagues could present.

The ACHPER QLD calendar has now been released, with dates for HPE Week, Regional Workshops, Wellness Workshops, the HPE Conferences, Women in Sport Breakfast and Awards Night. Start planning which events you are going to attend now. Further information on all events will be available in January 2010.

The Proceedings from the 26th ACHPER International Conference "Creating Active Futures" held in Brisbane, Australia 8 - 10 July, are now available from the national ACHPER website. They can be accessed by following this link achper.org.au/about/news

ACHPER QLD invites you to nominate one or more of your female students to be recognized during the Women in Sport Breakfast for our Rising Star Awards (sponsored by Acceleration). The Rising Star Awards recognise students achievements in and/or contributions to their chosen sports and/or recreational pursuits. Some schools that were recognised for Rising Stars at the 2008 Breakfast include MacGregor State High School, Good Shepherd Lutheran College, All Hallows, Somerville House, Brisbane Girls Grammar School and Balmoral State High School.

Rising Star Nominations close Friday 18th September 2009