It’s often said that there are two certainties in life – Death and Change. [I’ll leave the former to those with a better understanding of the subject.] - Change is an interesting ‘beast’, for some it can be a tortuous experience – it’s the break from the comfort of knowing to the discomfort in … [Read more...] about Embracing Change – For the Better
Primary School
‘Now I know what the coaches are up to between 8.30 and 10.30 each college morning!’
On Tuesday morning, instead of sitting at my desk in the teachers’ working room and preparing lessons, [I had already prepared for the day] I ventured out to where the football training was happening for a ‘look and see’. First I went to where a very energetic Andre was working; he had the … [Read more...] about ‘Now I know what the coaches are up to between 8.30 and 10.30 each college morning!’
Learning is a Life-Long Process.
The days at IFS are rapidly turning into weeks. …. The daily football training program is very much being enjoyed by our students. We observe their smiling faces as they enter the classroom each morning once they’ve showers and have enjoyed the short morning tea break. The ‘enjoyment mood’ is being … [Read more...] about Learning is a Life-Long Process.
The Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle
Following on from our very first Project Presentations last Friday, this week we began a new Project. For this particular Project, we are working with the students in their 'Stage' groups - Stage 4: years 7 & 8, and Stage 5: years 9 & 10. Sally and I are supporting the Stage 4 … [Read more...] about The Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle
First Week gone – it’s full speed ahead.
Greetings from Rodney Week 2 at IFS is near its end and so too is the first Project that the students were instructed to complete. On Friday the Posters that the students were asked to create will go on display and we will also hear their oral presentations. This first project was a means by … [Read more...] about First Week gone – it’s full speed ahead.
Teacher – Rodney Evans’s First Blog
Early last year IFS’s CEO, Paul Chapman, took me aside and asked what my plans were for 2013 and the future. (Interestingly, I was Paul’s boss at the time). I knew about Paul’s wish to start a ‘Football School’ that would have two quite unique aspects, - a professionally organised football program … [Read more...] about Teacher – Rodney Evans’s First Blog