Stage 5 students have been learning about power in art and what better way to discover this concept than exploring the movement of Pop Art! Throughout this unit of study, students have learned that pop artists derived some of their ideas from familiar images of popular culture, such as billboards, … [Read more...] about The POWER of Pop Art!
High School
Don’t live a life of regret.
READ AND MAKE THE CHANGE TODAY! Here are ten choices that ultimately lead to this phrase of regret, and how to elude them: ONE LIFE PEOPLE....LIVE IT!!! 1. Wearing a mask to impress others. If the face you always show the world is a mask, someday there will be nothing beneath it, because … [Read more...] about Don’t live a life of regret.
Futsal Celebration
http://youtu.be/S-IHztlbyrw Last Thursday at Niagara Park was buzzing with teams of players competing for a place in round two of the NSW Futsal Competition. It was a great opportunity for me to see what the IFS students in years 9, 10 and 11 had been in training for. I had been allocated team … [Read more...] about Futsal Celebration
Not Quitting My Day Job
Last Friday I had the pleasure of taking off my teacher's hat and putting on my coaching hat as I accompanied the stage 4 boys to the U14s Futsal Tournament. Having been immersed in football my whole life, following my brother playing football and futsal, from field to field and country to country, … [Read more...] about Not Quitting My Day Job
Study Help Part I
We are rapidly approaching the time of studying for HSC exams. It is important that you optimise your time and effort by working efficiently and targeting your strengths and weaknesses. The first step in the right direction is to commit to a study regimen. Prepare to study YOU must decide to … [Read more...] about Study Help Part I
The Power of Music!
As you may be aware, stage 4 students have been studying the topic of popular culture this term, with the driving question "How is power used?" In music, students have explored this concept by learning about the power of music and the influence lyrics and protest songs have on people and … [Read more...] about The Power of Music!