This is my first ever blog. Recently I had cause to catch the Peninsula bus to IFS. Hugh was the driver this particular morning, arriving on time and with his ever present smile, welcomed me aboard. Taking a seat toward the front, a young student sitting adjacent to me immediately engaged me in … [Read more...] about the wheels on the bus….
IFS Management and Staff
Mornings are cold, coffees are hot
I have to say that I’m enjoying the colder mornings, as this means the snow must be on the way soon. I’m a keen snow boarder. Another great thing about cold mornings is enjoying a nice hot coffee, tea, chai or chocolate. Any parent who is dropping off their children in the morning and who would … [Read more...] about Mornings are cold, coffees are hot
Lost Property
Please ensure you label all clothing students bring to college, even uniforms without transfers. I would have at least 50-60 jumpers, 20 pair of IFS socks, numerous towels and even full bags, including boots in lost property at the moment. I went through the items today to discover only four items … [Read more...] about Lost Property
Shifting Responsibility
Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet? L.M. Montgomery And this is how it is raising and working with children, isn’t it? Not every day is the same and the rules always seem to be changing. Sometimes as parents we get it right and other times we don’t. … [Read more...] about Shifting Responsibility
Teen Laundry
Morning Tea is a Hit
Morning tea has been popular of late. I would like to inform parents that do not know the details of morning tea, what it’s all about. The cost of morning tea is $3.00 for all you can eat - as long as none goes in the bin we are happy for them to eat away. The drinks we sell are $1.00 … [Read more...] about Morning Tea is a Hit