Our Kindergarten students have been looking at books from both Pamela Allen and Alison Lester and all the work samples featured below are from the last 3 weeks of studying these authors. Each day I asked the students to respond to the book that was read with a question such as; Who was your … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Writing Works
A Student’s insight into the Athletic Development program
My Experinces In Athletic Development We are participating in a trial phase of athletic development sessions this term. Come 2019 the full program will be up and running which I am super excited for. We have already worked on our speed, explosive power, strength and stamina. The sessions have … [Read more...] about A Student’s insight into the Athletic Development program
A tale of two colleges, a suitcase and a mission
The Mission: To transport 20 kgs of college supplies both re-purposed and new from Australia to Africa, in the suitcase. The Schools: CCSC Independent Sports School, Kariong and Tloma Primary School, Tanzania Africa The Suitcase: Bought from the Salvation Army shop for $6 The Story The story … [Read more...] about A tale of two colleges, a suitcase and a mission
The Moral Universe by Stage 5 students
Stage 5 Magazine … [Read more...] about The Moral Universe by Stage 5 students
Mini Lit – The Importance of Phonic Instruction
The Importance of Phonics Instruction - Damian Mitchell CCSC staff recently undertook professional development in teaching phonics. At the beginning of last term the junior college began to roll-out a program called MiniLit. MiniLit is an evidence-based, early literacy program that entails … [Read more...] about Mini Lit – The Importance of Phonic Instruction
An CCSC student on a community service mission
Piper Menteith has taken on a 'Maxpotential' community service project through Mary Mac's where she plans to collect items such as toiletries, lightweight tents and non-perishable food and drinks for the homeless on the Central Coast. Piper says: " I believe there is a need for this as … [Read more...] about An CCSC student on a community service mission