James Colefax
Bio
James Colefax is currently employed at Hillcrest Christian College as the Deputy Head of Senior Learning Community. In addition to this role, James is employed as a sessional lecturer at CHC and a Radio host for Vision Christian Media.
James began my tenure at Hillcrest in 2021 after serving at Calvary Christian College for 21 years. James is a PE specialist with extensive experience in Sports Management where I served on the South Coast School Sport Board for 10 years, and am currently the Queensland School Sport – Futsal Secretary. James has taught Health & Physical Education, Sport Science, Senior Physical Education, English, Maths, Christian Education and IT.
James is a life-long leaner who values opportunities to grow and develop in his capacity to influence and be influenced by those around him. He has been privileged to serve under a number of great educational leaders, some that he still values as mentors and friends who challenge and encourage me in my pursuit of excellence as a Christian educator.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Education (Health and PE) – Griffith University
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice – Griffith University
- Masters of Education – CHC
Research Interests
- Physical Activity and Academic Improvement
- The ‘Active Classroom’
Professional Experience
- Queensland School Sport Regional Service Award (2015)
- South Coast School Sport Life Member (2015)
- South Coast School Sport Chris Hammit 10yr Service Award (2015)
- South Coast School Sport Meritorious Service Award (2010)
- Senior Physical Education Panellist – Brisbane South (2004 – Present)
- ACHPER award for significant contribution to Health & Physical Education (2002)
Teaching
HP300
Supervision
HP300
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Member of Golden Key National Honour Society
- Member of the Australian Council of Educational Leaders
- Member of Adolescent Success (formally Middle Years of Schooling Association)
- Member of the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Member of the Australian Coaching Council
- Member of the Royal Life Saving Society – Queensland (Level 2 Examiner)
Community Projects
James Colefax is currently hosting a Nationally broadcast radio program on Vision Christian Radio called ‘The Story’, recently nominated for an Excellence in Media Award for Compelling Content – Audio, at the Christian Media & Arts Australia 2019 conference.
He holds qualifications in several sporting associations including soccer, basketball, volleyball, netball, swimming, touch and athletics.