This week students received their first IFS report. For some, these reports highlighted how well they have adjusted to project based learning and high efforts have been rewarded with high grades and good feedback. For others, unfortunately, these reports where not pleasant reading and served as a … [Read more...] about A wake up call
High School
Lets Celebrate!
The end of term 2 at IFS is fast approaching and students are working hard to produce their final project assessment tasks. The overall focus of projects this term has been the Australian indigenous people. Each subject has taught us about their history, culture and traditions. We have been lucky … [Read more...] about Lets Celebrate!
It’s not the size of the dog in the fight
"It's not the size of the dog in a fight, it's the size of the fight in a dog." This quote was evident in last week's basketball tournament in Bankstown. Our boys had only two short, intense basketball sessions before being thrown in the deep end at a CDSSA inter college tournament. Teams present … [Read more...] about It’s not the size of the dog in the fight
Who would have thought that a tree had so many uses?
Did you know that smooth bark eucalyptus trees (scribbly gun trees) can be used to cool you down in the hot sun? Did you know that the heath banksia tree produces honey? Did you know that you can make rope from the stringy bark tree? Did you know the the red bloodwood tree has red sap that works … [Read more...] about Who would have thought that a tree had so many uses?
Duke of Edinburgh Award @ IFS
I am currently in the process of registering IFS with the Duke of Edinburgh Award. This enriching program is a great opportunity for young adults to learn new life skills and experience a wealth of activities that are extremely beneficial for shaping a well rounded individual. The award invites … [Read more...] about Duke of Edinburgh Award @ IFS
Our garden begins…
After weeks of planning and fundraising, we can finally begin our technology project. Students have received the brief and started developing their ideas. Those in years 7 and 8 have been placed in garden working teams for the project which will essentially run until the end of term 3. I am … [Read more...] about Our garden begins…