Academic week is upon us. Many students and parents may not realise what this actually entails so I will elaborate for you. Each term students studying their HSC here at CCSC hang up their boots and tennis racquets for a week and undertake intensive academic study. Face to face hours are … [Read more...] about Academic Week
Be prepared.
There is a great quote from Benjamin Franklin who said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Our Stage 6 students have just concluded their preliminary course studies during this past week. They have completed their yearly examinations for Earth and Environmental Science, … [Read more...] about Be prepared.
The Taste of Success
It’s getting to that time in the term when our thoughts start to drift towards the holidays … and all the chocolate we're going to be eating. The good news is - we’ll get that break soon enough. But the bad news is - switching off our brains too early won’t do us any favours in the long run. For all … [Read more...] about The Taste of Success
A Mathematical Problem
A quality we aim to instil in our students is the ability to change a problem into a challenge. Students should relish this challenge, for once they overcome it not only have a solution but a sense of accomplishment. Below is one of my favourite quotes This quote is especially relevant to … [Read more...] about A Mathematical Problem