Entering a public speaking competition is one way in which students who benefit from extension can gain valuable experiences for life. Learning how to speak publicly is important in equipping students with the confidence to speak in front of any audience throughout their lives. Last month, two … [Read more...] about Public Speaking – Valuable for Life
Why Do We Still Write Creatively?
What is the value of writing in an age dominated by digital communication and why do students still need to write in forms such as short stories, poetry and essays? These are important questions for 21st century learners and society. Writing has changed. Contexts and ways of writing have … [Read more...] about Why Do We Still Write Creatively?
“Difficult” talks with adolescents
In Stage 4 English this term, students have been reading and working on the novel Lockie Leonard – Human Torpedo by Tim Winton. This book is particularly suitable for those in their first two years of high college. Tim Winton deals with issues related to growth and development such as growing up, … [Read more...] about “Difficult” talks with adolescents
Shaving For A Cure
Friday 11th March was a momentous day for CCSC. A record six students shaved to help find a cure for leukaemia and other blood related cancers. To date we have raised $5,739, which is well above our target of $5,000. I am so proud of our students and of our college for supporting this worthwhile … [Read more...] about Shaving For A Cure
Powerful Poets!
Why do so many young people become disengaged with poetry? Often because it appears to have no connection with their own lives or is seen as “being too hard". Connecting poetry to students own experiences and focusing on creativity and collaboration has enabled our Stage 4 students at CCSC to … [Read more...] about Powerful Poets!
Continuing Creativity in Year 10.
Creativity is at the core of what we do as teachers at CCSC. In English from Stage 1 to Stage 6 we encourage and help students to extend and expand on their creativity. Creativity in English can take the form of narratives; short pieces of writing such as character descriptions, … [Read more...] about Continuing Creativity in Year 10.