Early last term, Oscar Finch embarked on a personal improvement mission. Tired of not keeping up on the football pitch he approached Gavin Thomas, Head of the Athletic Development Unit to design a physical and nutritional program to help him achieve the goals he had set for himself. He wanted to lose unwanted, excess body… Read More»

Recently a group of Year 9 and 10 students were selected to attend a workshop about the power of the spoken word, to complement their studies this term. Students were selected based on a combination of criteria; specifically, passion for the ‘Power of Speech’ unit they have been studying, exceptional results in both parts of… Read More»

This year has been full of ups and downs and many days ended with me questioning myself.  I took on an apprenticeship with Brehar Building Pty in January this year whist also working an occasional Saturday in real estate with Domain Property group and McGrath just so I had a plan B if things didn’t… Read More»

  What CCSC Taught Me I’m currently working at SBS in Sales Operations. I’m the youngest staff-wide at SBS so I haven’t achieved much in the way of promotion/raises as yet! I have taken on a lot of the responsibilities within the team though and added a lot to my resume. I’ve had to lead the… Read More»

Our Kindergarten students have been looking at books from both Pamela Allen and Alison Lester and all the work samples featured below are from the last 3 weeks of studying these authors.  Each day I asked the students to respond to the book that was read with a question such as; Who was your favourite… Read More»

My Experinces In Athletic Development We are participating in a trial phase of athletic development sessions this term. Come 2019 the full program will be up and running which I am super excited for. We have already worked on our speed, explosive power, strength and stamina. The sessions have helped us all understand the importance… Read More»

The Mission: To transport 20 kgs of college supplies both re-purposed and new from Australia to Africa, in the suitcase. The Schools: CCSC Independent Sports School, Kariong and Tloma Primary School, Tanzania Africa The Suitcase:  Bought from the Salvation Army shop for $6 The Story The story starts when my husband and I Angela and Geoff… Read More»

The Importance of Phonics Instruction – Damian Mitchell CCSC staff recently undertook professional development in teaching phonics. At the beginning of last term the junior college began to roll-out a program called MiniLit. MiniLit is an evidence-based, early literacy program that entails systematic and an explicit model for teaching reading skills. The foundation of this program… Read More»

  Piper Menteith has taken on a ‘Maxpotential’ community service project through Mary Mac’s where she plans to collect items such as toiletries, lightweight tents and non-perishable food and drinks for the homeless on the Central Coast. Piper says: ” I believe there is a need for this as I walk around and see the homeless… Read More»

I recently joined the CCSC secondary PDHPE team and am thrilled to be a part of a college that caters to student’s passions, creates an environment that focuses on a balanced lifestyle and empowers teachers to help students achieve success. Sport has been a large part of my life, as a student competing nationally, as… Read More»

My name is Britt and I have just recently joined the Primary School Staff here at CCSC. I am so excited about joining this remarkable college and am looking forward to getting to know each of the incredible students and their support networks. I grew up on the Central Coast, spending almost all my free… Read More»

  With Spring now sprung everything outside goes into overdrive – it’s easy to miss many things, and some things really stand out! Let’s talk magpies, sleepless nights and flies that are really bees.  Swooping magpies. There is a way around this problem, but it requires understanding our emblematic friends a little better.      … Read More»

Over the next few weeks you’ll see my face around the college, in the bright green shirt, assisting the coaches. My name is Jess and I’m currently in my third year of a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Newcastle. As an exercise scientist I specialise in the design, implementation and evaluation… Read More»

8th March #IWD #wordwiderecognitionforwomen I love the 8th March. Not only is it my birthday but it’s a day when women and girls worldwide celebrate themselves! I feel blessed to share such an awesome day with so many great individuals. International Women’s Day means different things to different people. There were thousands of events going on across… Read More»

Change is inevitable. We experience change every day of our lives whether it’s something as small as having a tea in the morning instead of our usual coffee, or something bigger, like a new hair colour, moving house, a change in relationships or a change in career paths. At the beginning of 2017, I experienced… Read More»

Since returning to the CCSC office this year some of you may have noticed my absence from the front desk! After spending over two years on the ‘front line’ I was lucky enough to move into a new role working closely with Damien Brown, our Enrolment Officer. I am still here, but now share a… Read More»

If a student requires a proof of age or senior secondary student concession card please see the office. The proof of age is issued to college students under 16 years of age who appear more mature, the senior secondary student concession card is issued to college students 16 years of age and over and allows… Read More»