In the course of a single day, you will have about 50,000 thoughts. Worryingly, when we are in a bad mood or anxious, 90 percent of our thoughts are miserable and self-defeating. Just remember how exhausting it is to spend an hour or two in the company of someone who has nothing good to say … [Read more...] about Thoughts
Kindy is coming!
Next Tuesday 24 November, we will be having a Kindergarten gathering in the CCSC Cafe at 9:30am. This is a morning tea for our Kindy kids and their families and an opportunity to mingle prior to their first day of big college. Our Kindy teacher, who is coming from another Central Coast primary … [Read more...] about Kindy is coming!
Friday Night Futsal starts this week
Friday Night Futsal starts this Friday, 16 October at two locations - Niagara Park Stadium and Peninsula Leisure Centre, both from 5pm. Interested players can register at ccsc.nsw.edu.au/futsal or register at either venue this Friday. While traditionally this is the time that players transition … [Read more...] about Friday Night Futsal starts this week
No Television
Apart from uprooted trees, broken fences and flooding, last month’s storm resulted in a broken TV antenna at the Browns. Thirty-five days on from that frightful night and we have mysteriously loved the sense of calm no TV has brought into our home. As I write this blog, our family has eaten dinner, … [Read more...] about No Television
A personal reflection
With one of my children enrolling at IFS last term, I thought it would be an opportune time to reflect on his new experiences. I have chosen to address three areas which I have noticed have had the biggest impact over a short period of time. Project based learning – My son has certainly been … [Read more...] about A personal reflection
CCSC Trial Days
For those in our CCSC community that were not aware, in June, 2014, we adopted a trial process for prospective students prior to enrolling in our college. This trial process, known as Trial Days, involves each student spending a full day at CCSC, undergoing up to six assessments in the one … [Read more...] about CCSC Trial Days