I encourage you to spend some time going through a collection of resources I have put together on the following website. There's a lot of interesting information here which will help you gain a greater understanding of why we do things the way we do at IFS. Happy … [Read more...] about Parent resources
IFS Management and Staff
The perils of working at a football college
I was innocently walking across the grass last week, looking for Julie to pass a message onto. To my surprise, and total dismay, I was hit on my cheekbone by a flying soccer ball. Ouch. I didn't think too much about it for the rest of the day but when I got home I noticed a little bruising. It … [Read more...] about The perils of working at a football college
Communicating expectations
It's been a bit of a mixed bag for many of us at IFS this week. We had some sad news with our cook, Matt, deciding to move on, requiring some rapid changes in our cafe. We look forward to interviewing prospective chefs next week and we're confident the right person will come along shortly. I … [Read more...] about Communicating expectations
What I want my son to learn
* If you understand the why, everything else becomes clear, so ask why * Stand up for yourself and have the courage to fight for what you believe in. It is not always going to be easy, but those who love you will be there for you * Dream - anything and everything is possible * Listen to others * … [Read more...] about What I want my son to learn
Bringing Nature Indoors
I have a lovely new plant sitting on my desk now, courtesy of Terry T. (Mum of Matt, Class 6). It was a lovely surprise that brings me great joy as I sit and stare out my window. I know I keep going on about my office window but if you could have seen my last office, dark and dingy, it is just … [Read more...] about Bringing Nature Indoors
My issue with trying
Enjoying lunch in our cafe, I had an interesting chat with some IFS staff during the week. The question was asked of me, "What happens if we don't get Board of Studies approval?" With a little smile on her face, one of the teachers involved in the conversation, responded, "Do you not know Paul … [Read more...] about My issue with trying