I couldn't agree more with Sally's post yesterday - our students certainly did us, and themselves, proud. Getting to know them in the classroom, I experience our students' strengths and struggles as I guide and support them in their learning process. Working productively in class requires focus, … [Read more...] about The Will
Primary School
It’s all about learning how to breathe
In a recent blog, Matt O’Neil referred to a book, The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, which states that “Scientific research proves that exercise remodels our brain for optimum performance.” Matt highlighted that what we are doing at IFS, with our early morning … [Read more...] about It’s all about learning how to breathe
A model of inspiration and motivation
In a lifetime we will meet many inspiring individuals, I wrote about one such person, Ewen Chatfield, last week. I have been privileged to have met and worked with a number of amazing people over the years. One such person is a fellow, originally from California, called Marty Schmidt. I met Marty in … [Read more...] about A model of inspiration and motivation
Building on our Self Belief
On and off the sporting field, a key element to success is self-belief. At IFS we are working to build on our students’ feelings of self worth and belief. Our mentor sessions are a great opportunity to do this. So far, our students have heard inspiring words from several sources including … [Read more...] about Building on our Self Belief
What’s new? We’re back – bigger, brighter and better!
Monday morning marked the beginning of the new term and there was much to be excited about. We have a number of new students, a new prac student, Trisha Velji, a new building, a new teachers’ staffroom, new football staff, new lessons and not least of all, a new relationship with the Central Coast … [Read more...] about What’s new? We’re back – bigger, brighter and better!
Attitude
Last night we held our first IFS Parent - Teacher evening, an opportunity to meet and talk about individual student progress. Laura’s blog last week expressed it beautifully - the feelings of all concerned: of students, parents and teachers when it comes to writing, receiving, reading, analysing, … [Read more...] about Attitude