An important part of education at CCSC is the ongoing capability of our college to introduce our students to new concepts, ideas and experiences. Importantly, academic staff are also always looking to improve their capabilities and to keep up to date within their field of expertise. This helps us … [Read more...] about Incursions and Outscursions!
Opera House Excursion
Last week Stage 4 and 5 travelled to Sydney to see the play ‘The 7 Stages of Grieving’ by Deborah Mailman and Wesley Enoch. This play is now classed as a “Classic Australian Text ” and this Queensland Theatre production starred Chenoa Deemal. The play portrays the indigenous experience since white … [Read more...] about Opera House Excursion
Reflecting on New Classroom Practices
I’m new to Twitter. I have avoided it for years thinking that I didn’t need another social platform. However, this year I have been employing Twitter to develop my own professional practice. Turns out it is an excellent way to communicate and engage with teaching and other relevant professionals who … [Read more...] about Reflecting on New Classroom Practices
How important are “The Arts” ?
As I have been reflecting on 2016 and the many new experiences our students have been exposed to, I can’t help but consider the place of “The Arts” in a young person’s life. This became particularly evident when on a recent excursion many of our Stage 4 students had not been to an art gallery, a … [Read more...] about How important are “The Arts” ?
Excursion to witness top public speakers in action!
As you all know our college participates in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition every year. We had the opportunity a few weeks ago to travel to the Art Gallery of NSW and watch the finals of this competition. I was able to take 20 Year 8 students in as an audience. This was a valuable … [Read more...] about Excursion to witness top public speakers in action!
English and Art – the perfect combination
This term in Stage 4 English we have been studying the film Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton. Students have considered issues such as, “What makes people different?” and “How does society treat difference?” We also looked at The Hero’s Journey and whether Edward Scissorhands was a Hero … [Read more...] about English and Art – the perfect combination