Public speaking is a valuable skill that is taught throughout the academic program at IFS. Learning how to speak in front of a group of people is also important in equipping students with the confidence to address an audience throughout their lives. In 2015, two Year 9 students, … [Read more...] about Public Speaking – A Life Long Skill
Planning in the Open Learning Space
One of the most important skills students learn in our open learning spaces is planning. Not only does planning improve literacy skills, it is also a valuable skill for life long learners and is essential in any career in the 21st Century. Planning enables students to think more clearly … [Read more...] about Planning in the Open Learning Space
Good Mental Health at IFS
I recently had the pleasure of accompanying eight of our most responsible students from Years 8 and 9 to the first Central Coast Student Mental Health Forum. This was organised by Central Coast Local Health District, Children and Young People’s Mental Health (CYPMH) and Headspace Gosford. The aim of … [Read more...] about Good Mental Health at IFS
World’s Greatest Shave
An entertaining afternoon and three very brave students raised over $1000 for the Leukaemia Foundation’s Worlds Greatest Shave. Katie Tonner, Aidan Bastick and Noah Chaplain were ably assisted by teacher Todd Van Epen and hairdresser Janine Bowdidge to shave for this great cause on March … [Read more...] about World’s Greatest Shave
Student discussions in the Open Learning Space.
One of the reasons that the open learning space enhances student’s learning in Stage 5 is the effect it has on group discussion. As students sit in groups of 5 or 6 most of the time, they have the chance to discuss issues and work with their peers. This suits students who are perhaps shy or do not … [Read more...] about Student discussions in the Open Learning Space.
Welcome to 2015
Hello IFS Community and welcome to 2015! I am new to IFS this year and am part of the Stage 5 team. Our students are a credit to parents and carers as both staff and students have made me feel very welcome. Although my teaching area is English my focus has always been helping students develop in … [Read more...] about Welcome to 2015