Zack Nicolau

Background

About Zack Nicolau

I am a dedicated Health and Physical Education teacher with 8 years of experience teaching Years 7–12 across Queensland state schools. I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that support the academic, physical, and personal growth of students.Currently, I teach HPE at Mackay North SHS, following several years at Innisfail State College. In these roles, I have played a key role in the alignment, development, and implementation of the HPE curriculum across Years 7–12, including the rollout of the new Senior Physical Education syllabus in 2019. This experience has strengthened my ability to design engaging, outcomes-based programs that allow students to learn in, through, and about HPE.I value strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, believing that connection is central to student success. My areas of expertise include curriculum design, classroom management, student wellbeing, and leadership in the HPE space.Beyond the classroom, I enjoy exploring the outdoors through running, cycling, and photography. I also coach football, holding a FIFA C Licence, and take pride in developing young athletes on and off the field.I am always keen to collaborate with other HPE professionals to share ideas, build capacity, and enhance practice.Specialties: Curriculum development and alignment • Classroom management • Student wellbeing and resilience • Relationship building • Leadership • Capacity building