After a week of collating pupil's work and reflecting on what has been produced so far, I realise that we have developed some great 'independent' learners who have created some fabulous projects. On the other hand, some students are not pushing themselves academically and are happy to just cruise … [Read more...] about The bar must be raised
High School
The Value of Mentoring
A teacher is someone who provides education to people, someone who teaches and instructs. Yes I do this in my daily work but the role of a teacher has shifted somewhat throughout the years. A teacher is so much more than that person who simply stands in front to the class and instructs their … [Read more...] about The Value of Mentoring
Shaping the future
I am going to start this weeks blog with a quote from Nelson Mandella. After all the ordeals and years of standing up against the regime his simple conclusion was that "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" As a teacher at IFS I feel privileged to help … [Read more...] about Shaping the future
It’s Go Time……….
So term 2 has commenced after a refreshing break where batteries were charged and focus re-set. The pupils are motivated in the classroom and all seem eager to get stuck into project4. This term will have a 9 week project continually running that will incorporate maths, history, pdhpe, science, … [Read more...] about It’s Go Time……….
Welcome Back
Three weeks of college holidays have flown past mostly due to having spent time in Australia with my dad who took his first ever flight at the age of 65! We had not seen him for almost 3 years so it was a really special to have him here and enjoy his grandsons. Trying to squeeze in as much as we … [Read more...] about Welcome Back
IFS has talent!
Apart from wishing everyone well throughout this coming holiday I was unsure of what to write this week for my blog! I'm glad I actually waited until the last minute to do it(it is actually late!!) Today I finally got to spend some time watching the futsal competition. I arrived part way through … [Read more...] about IFS has talent!