A few weeks ago we held a large scale basketball trial, with over one hundred students competing for just sixty team spots. The natural competitiveness and sporting flair of our student group was evident. The successful players met at IFS campus on a cold and foggy morning to embark on their … [Read more...] about NBA Slam at Bankstown
High School
Planning in the Open Learning Space
One of the most important skills students learn in our open learning spaces is planning. Not only does planning improve literacy skills, it is also a valuable skill for life long learners and is essential in any career in the 21st Century. Planning enables students to think more clearly … [Read more...] about Planning in the Open Learning Space
Riding On the Wings of a Revolution
In 2007, former Prime Minister Rudd implemented the 'digital education revolution'. The scheme had ambitious aims including connecting all colleges to high speed broadband, a laptop for every child in years 9-12 in public colleges, new ICT research projects, teacher training and … [Read more...] about Riding On the Wings of a Revolution
Academic Week
Academic week is upon us. Many students and parents may not realise what this actually entails so I will elaborate for you. Each term students studying their HSC here at CCSC hang up their boots and tennis racquets for a week and undertake intensive academic study. Face to face hours are … [Read more...] about Academic Week
Sportsmanship
The IFS 16's Black team had a great Futsal tournament at Narara. The team, including Dominic Johns, Jakob Moulds, Zac Jokinen, Zac Boyd and Kallan Lawrence did not make the final after a good win, a narrow loss and a draw. They were nevertheless winners in the way they supported, assisted and … [Read more...] about Sportsmanship
‘Football is for Girls’
Back in Term 1 our students in Stage 5 navigated their learning within the focus topic: 'Football is for Girls'. This statement ran true today as the senior girls took their place within the NSW Central Coast Futsal Open Girls competition against other Central Coast girls' teams at the Narara Valley … [Read more...] about ‘Football is for Girls’