Hello and Ahoy For my first blog it seems most appropriate if I introduce myself. My name is Grant Arthur and I am a new science teacher here at the CCSC. Previously an environmental scientist I have worked as a consultant ecologist in the field surveying flora and fauna, in conservation … [Read more...] about Introducing Grant
Education
How Clucky are Stage 5?
Another college year is upon us and I couldn't quite decide what to blog about because so much has happened over the summer break. However, I have made my mind up to direct your attention to the first college week of 2017. In particular, the first boot camp project which … [Read more...] about How Clucky are Stage 5?
Special Blog from Spain – Bailey Chaplain
For those of you who do not know me, I am Bailey Chaplain and I am a Year 12 student at CCSC and have been at the college since the first day it opened. I am currently playing football and studying (Spanish and HSC) in a football academy in Spain called FC Malaga City Academy and will be here … [Read more...] about Special Blog from Spain – Bailey Chaplain
STEM in Sydney
During the week myself and Dean took a group of students down to Macquarie University for an extension learning experience. Places were limited in the centre so we took the students who had shown the most enthusiasm for the subject of technology this term. We visited the Mac ICT space where … [Read more...] about STEM in Sydney
Farewell to Year 8
This year my fifteen year old finished Year 10. It felt like ten minutes since he ditched me at the high college gate and the era of helicopter parenting ended. They grow quickly physically, socially and emotionally at this age - and that isn't a simple or smooth process for most kids. One of the … [Read more...] about Farewell to Year 8
Rock and Water Program
As part of our education program CCSC is happy to announce its Rock and Water program. A few of our kids have already joined this program and hopefully will reap the benefits it offers. It basically helps kids to understand the 'rock' and 'water' within us all. We all like to be rock when times … [Read more...] about Rock and Water Program