I cannot believe that it is the end of term two already –where has this term gone? So much has happened from both an academic and sporting perspective. Our Football Development Program continues to go from strength to strength. Our students successfully participated in futsal competitions run by … [Read more...] about Where did term two go?
IFS Management and Staff
Rules of the Game
At one point during a soccer game, the coach said to one of his young players, "Do you understand what cooperation is? What a team is?" The little boy nodded in the affirmative. "Do you understand that what matters is how we play together as a team?" The little boy nodded yes. "So," the coach … [Read more...] about Rules of the Game
525,600 Minutes
Reflecting on my week, the song Seasons of Love came to mind. "525,600 minutes, how do you measure a year? 525,600 minutes, how do you measure, measure a year?" The question I ask myself is how do you measure a week? Discussing our week, my wife reminded me of one short phrase - support … [Read more...] about 525,600 Minutes
Please Explain
There's nothing like the word “Reports” to cause a rush of anxiety for students, parents and teachers! This week reports went home and I am certain many interesting family discussions have taken place as a result. As a teacher, I find reports stressful. I find them stressful, because they are … [Read more...] about Please Explain
God and the Devil
Hours after the end of the world, a border dispute emerged between heaven and hell. God invited the devil for conversations to find a way to resolve the dispute quickly. Satan, the devil, proposed a soccer game between heaven and hell. God, always fair, told the devil, "The heat must be affecting … [Read more...] about God and the Devil
Jack of all trades
We've had some interesting times at IFS this week, with many staff members going above and beyond the call of duty. With the absence of a chef, last Monday's public holiday saw Principal Laura in the cafe kitchen preparing for the coming week. My partner, my boys and I all went into college to … [Read more...] about Jack of all trades