What do we do in yoga? Yoga is a regular part of the week at both the football and tennis colleges. Students practise sequences of yoga poses (asana) and are encouraged to ‘stop thinking and start feeling’ what is happening within their bodies. Many people think you have to be … [Read more...] about Chill Out
On the International Stage
International Challenge Cup The International Challenge Cup is now a regular feature on our annual calendar and it provides a week of fun, friendship and cultural activities through football. The ICC originated in 2014 when the All-Star Football Academy from New Zealand visited IFS. They … [Read more...] about On the International Stage
Donation inspired by cultural awareness
To follow on from Will’s blog about the success of our inaugural Japan Tour I wanted to add a little about something special that took place whilst we were in the city of Hiroshima. Let me backtrack as it all began in our classroom! In Term 3 Stage 4’s Japanese project led them to … [Read more...] about Donation inspired by cultural awareness
Flexible Learning Spaces
_______________ As a relatively new member of IFS, something I have found that I love about the college is the flexibility of our learning spaces. There are so many possibilities open to the students as this method allows for an open learning environment in which students can engage and … [Read more...] about Flexible Learning Spaces
Success without a winning score line
"There is no success without failure and no winning without losing" - Pitbull IFS entered teams in the Northern Suburbs Football Association competition this winter with my Under 15's competing in A grade. This proved very testing. From our first day together we started working towards a style … [Read more...] about Success without a winning score line
Innovators and early adopters
Our IFS football squads have started their local club games in earnest as we continue with the refinement of our football development program. It has prompted people to ask questions, including, “Is IFS a college, is it a football club, what exactly is it?” People are looking for a pigeon hole to … [Read more...] about Innovators and early adopters