It has been a busy start to the year with the launch of both our Precollege Programs and the inaugural CCSC Pre Kindy Club. Peta and I have been working hard to provide our local precolleges with a variety of programs, both at their centres and on our campus. Delivering these programs has not only … [Read more...] about Out in the Community
An Open Letter of Loss and Contribution
I would like to thank CCSC for inviting us to participate in the World's Greatest Shave. It was a very special day for us. It was the sixth anniversary of Michael's, my husband and Simone's father, bone marrow transplant. Michael had Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CCL). A donor was found for … [Read more...] about An Open Letter of Loss and Contribution
Creative, Collaborative and Critical Thinking Classrooms
What a privilege it is for me to work across the K - 6 primary classes and fulfil my passion of supporting young people as they develop a lifelong love of learning. Each day I spend time in classrooms with all primary groups and get to be a part of Maths, English and Projects sessions. I … [Read more...] about Creative, Collaborative and Critical Thinking Classrooms
Poetic Passion
In Week 7 a small group of our Stage 4 students attended an excursion to The Lounge Room in Gosford. There were plenty of groans when they heard it was a poetry excursion… however by the end of the day I can proudly say they were blown away! The full day excursion gave students the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Poetic Passion
Maturity and Respect
Maturity and respect are both desirable and beneficial. To be held in high regard, to be respected, you must earn it and in turn, to show respect is a learned behaviour. Both require maturity.To watch a student grow and become a better person makes four years of university worthwhile and is the … [Read more...] about Maturity and Respect
Sport as a teacher of life skills, not just technical skills
This year is off to a great start already and it has been a real joy to get back on the pitch with all the kids! The enthusiasm displayed has been fantastic, manifesting in the way the kids immerse themselves in that 'Grand Final' at 3:30pm in the last match of the day. This level of engagement … [Read more...] about Sport as a teacher of life skills, not just technical skills