Teaching Australian to our Japanese guests This week, Stage 5 were host to 32 Japanese students who are visiting Australia from their homes near Hiroshima, Japan. They arrived at college with the purpose of spending the day immersed in Australian college life and practising English in an everyday … [Read more...] about The Power of Play
High School
Today in History
To me, being a history teacher is more than 'teaching kids about the past'. I prefer to relate history as the yesterdays which influence our today, which in turn shapes tomorrow and the many tomorrows thereafter. A wise man once said, “Study the past if you would define the future.” (Confucius - … [Read more...] about Today in History
‘What happened yesterday?’
Here at CCSC, through our study of history, we are always asking 'what happened yesterday?' As part of Stage 5 History this term, we are learning about human rights and the moral of treating others with equal respect and humanity regardless of culture, religion, ability or preferences. Being such an … [Read more...] about ‘What happened yesterday?’
Stage 6: Work regularly and steadily.
As Year 11 and 12 students you have started your college work cycle that will lead you to the HSC . Motivation and steady work will play an important part in how successful your endeavours will be. Steady revision work is essential in the senior college. Revision means that you revisit the … [Read more...] about Stage 6: Work regularly and steadily.
The Fifth C – Compassion?
In our learning we are driven by the 4C’s – Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity and Collaboration. These elements are fundamental to how we think, what we do and how we do it. This week, Year 9 have immersed themselves in the world of current affairs and have spent time investigating some … [Read more...] about The Fifth C – Compassion?
The how of teaching and coaching
One recurring question I get asked is, “what do you teach?”. The easy answer is that I teach art, design and technology. That’s what the syllabus and timetable demands. Teachers are rarely asked, “how do you teach?”. This post outlines how teachers and coaches work with our … [Read more...] about The how of teaching and coaching