Did you try the Konisberg puzzle in my last blog.? If you did, and failed, you will be pleased to know that it is a mathematical impossibility and there is no solution to it. On a brighter note there is a solution to today’s puzzles. Brain puzzles are more than just mere games. They are … [Read more...] about More brainteasers
High School
Masterchef “IFS Edition”
Stage 4 students have started their Food Technology project which sees them focusing on the cultural eating habits of the Japanese. Within a fully integrated Tech and Japanese project, students have to design and produce a cookbook, understand how to measure, prepare and cook various Japanese dishes … [Read more...] about Masterchef “IFS Edition”
The Seven Bridges of Konisberg
Konisberg was a Prussian town (now in Russia) built around the river Pregel. The river had two large islands in the middle of it and they were connected to each other and the rest of the city by seven old bridges (check the picture). There is a puzzle connected to the layout of the city. The puzzle … [Read more...] about The Seven Bridges of Konisberg
All round Athletes
We are not just developing football and tennis players at IFS, we are lucky enough to have several students who are true all-round athletes. During the past few weeks our students have represented our college in athletics. From the competition at Bankstown last month we had 22 high college students … [Read more...] about All round Athletes
Reinforcing learning through exercise
Yesterday saw the HSC PDHPE class visit our local Anytime Fitness centre. Students are currently focusing on how to improve performance. After some intense psychology lessons it was a chance for students and staff to let off some steam in a gym environment while reinforcing their learning through … [Read more...] about Reinforcing learning through exercise
So who does deserve the olive wreath?
Will it be Zeus, will it be Hercules, will it be Plato? For the last six weeks stage 4 students have been working in their teams to answer this driving question. They have taken a journey from IFS, Australia to Ancient Greece. They have visited Olympia and discovered why it is a world heritage site. … [Read more...] about So who does deserve the olive wreath?