Steve Darragh

Bachelor of Education: Secondary Health and Physical Education.   

I’m excited and honoured to join the Maple Bloom School community as a Physical Education and Swimming Teacher. With teaching experience in Australia, the UK, Ghana, and Tanzania, I bring a global perspective to PE that values inclusion, teamwork, and personal growth.

I’m passionate about helping people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities build confidence, develop physical competence, and experience the joy of movement—whether in the pool or through a wide range of sports and activities. Physical education goes far beyond fitness and skill development; it’s a powerful vehicle for building social, emotional, and cognitive skills that support success in all areas of life.

I believe students respond well to lessons that are student-centred, engaging, and fun, with an emphasis on participation, effort and gameplay. I’m looking forward to contributing to the development of our PE curriculum and building community partnerships that give students access to a rich and diverse sports program.

As part of my commitment to engaging more deeply with our diverse community, I’m currently (slowly) learning both French and Swahili.

Kind regards

Steve