In this month’s episode of the Patana Pod, we sit down with Chris Walsh, our new Assistant Leader of Primary PE.

With a lifelong connection to sport and a teacher’s eye for what sparks student enthusiasm, Chris shares the journey that has shaped his work in and beyond the PE curriculum. He reflects on how gamification can harness young people’s motivation, why purposeful play matters, and the moments of joy that have kept him inspired in teaching.

Chris also opens up about what excites him most in his new role, the opportunities he sees ahead, and how he aims to champion student engagement, wellbeing and creativity through movement, challenge and game–based learning. We share our warmest congratulations again to Chris on becoming a dad for the first time. A very special chapter.