Mrs. Larissa Gallard
Name:
Mrs. Larissa Gallard
School:
St Raphael’s Catholic School
Extra Subject Information:
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Position Held at School:
Senior HSC Teacher and HSC Author
VCE Subject(s) Teaching:
HSC Health and Movement Science, HSC Community and Family Studies, HSC Personal Development, Health & Physical Educ.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
Role at TSSM:
Larissa has been part of TSSM’s HSC PDHPE team since 2025.
Larissa is a a dedicated and experienced HSC PDHPE and HSC Community and Family Studies educator with a strong background in curriculum development, resource writing, and student engagement. She is passionate about creating high-quality educational materials that enhance student learning outcomes.
Larissa has been teaching since 2016 and has developed an expertise in HSC Community and Family Studies and HSC Health and Movement Science. Larissa has developed the ability to simplify difficult topics into digestible bites, helping her students achieve exceptional results throughout their HSC journey.
Larissa is a motivated teacher who makes use of available resources to enhance and improve her teaching abilities so that her students can continue to excel.
At TSSM, Larissa plays an important role in producing high quality resources in HSC Community and Family Studies and HSC Health and Movement Science.
Teaching Philosophy:
Larissa's teaching philosophy centers on lifelong learning, ensuring that students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the HSC and beyond.
By fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset, Larissa empowers students to adapt and excel in PDHPE, CAFS and Health & Movement Science.
Interests:
Sport
Health
Farm life