This week I have witnessed some outstanding efforts by our students on and off the field. I refereed the under 14's match versus East Gosford last night and was suitably impressed with the style of football we played, a great 2-0 victory in a game that was played in a great spirit with every player … [Read more...] about What ensures success?
iPads, iBooks….I’m excited!!!!
Week 6 and its all change in the classroom, stage 4 and 5 have switched teaching staff and the iPads have launched us into the 21st Century with a bang! Obviously there has been a degree of excitement with the addition of iPads but students must be aware that their new 'toy' is actually gong to … [Read more...] about iPads, iBooks….I’m excited!!!!
Football is like life………
Week 5 is History week for stage five students. We are investigating technological advances that have had a direct impact on the broadcasting of various sport. Students will perform a decade study before commencing the overall final assessment task for project two. With both staff and pupils … [Read more...] about Football is like life………
Interesting Observations
This week the students in stage 5 (years 9 and 10) have been given an English and History project. This DIY style project based learning educational pack will allow students the opportunity to show us their true potential, for some this was a shock to the system, while others have effortlessly taken … [Read more...] about Interesting Observations
Project Based Learning In Action!
As a PE teacher who is used to traditional methods of teaching, Project Based Learning (PBL) has been a refreshing challenge which I am relishing! This week stage 5 (year 9 and 10) pupils have focused on "changing the image of football", we have researched gender inequalities in sport and in groups … [Read more...] about Project Based Learning In Action!
A Week of Team Building
So we are well under way now at IFS and after a successful team building week, the pupils are now getting more familiar with the ethos of Project Based Learning, the staff, teaching environment and of course each other. This week we have welcomed some great footballing role models and parents to … [Read more...] about A Week of Team Building