CCSC’s policy of no homework recently featured on the ABC 7.30 Report. You can read more about the reasons here as Paul Chapman explains his views. After working in the education sector for many years and completing a lot of research, it is my belief that the case against homework is compelling and should not… Read More»
Elite coach joins CCSC Netball Program
Central Coast Sports College is pleased to welcome on board Jen Wright. Bringing with her a wealth of experience Jen joins our netball coaching staff. An elite accredited netball coach and PDHPE teacher, she has extensive experience in pre elite and elite youth development and comments; “I am really looking forward to coaching here at… Read More»
Statement Regarding Non-compliance Recommendations
Central Coast Sports College appoints new Head of Football
Central Coast Sport College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cooper, former Newcastle Jets Academy Technical Director and current National Under 15’s Joeys Assistant Coach as CCSC’s new Head of Football. Cooper, a qualified teacher, played professionally and semi-professionally in the UK before moving to Australia in 2013. During his time in the… Read More»
Monumental Personal Achievement
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»
The Power of the Spoken Word
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»
Where Are They Now?
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»
Where Are They Now?
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»
Kindergarten Writing Works
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»
A Student’s insight into the Athletic Development program
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»
A tale of two colleges, a suitcase and a mission
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 Moral Universe by Stage 5 students
Mini Lit – The Importance of Phonic Instruction
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»
An CCSC student on a community service mission
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»
Justin Sheppard
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»
Yoga And The Practice of Letting Go
Students are encouraged to use the yoga room as a quiet place to relax. It is a unique space away from competition or daily demands where we can look inward and become aware of our physical, mental and emotional state. This can be a challenge as we come in from busy mornings and journeys to… Read More»
Well Rounded Kids
Something to think about introduced by Gavin Thomas. MULTIPLE SPORT SHAPES WELL-ROUNDED KIDS BY DR. MICHELLE CLEERE POSTED MAY 16, 2018 IN COLLEGE ATHLETES, JUNIOR ATHLETES & PARENTS, PRESSURE 1 Multiple sport means lots of practice, lots of time management, and just a lot of bussing kids around to practice, games, and tournaments. The big question though is should… Read More»
It’s about time
Here’s a little challenge: For the next week, instead of saying ‘I don’t have time’ replace it with ‘It’s not a priority’. Note how that makes you feel. Today’s society is a busy society. Everybody is in fast motion and a lot of our time is dedicated to numerous undertakings. As a result, we often… Read More»
Brittaney Procter joins the CCSC Team
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»
Congratulations. Your future starts now.
We love hearing from our former students and how they’re faring in the world since leaving CCSC and Alex Palasty had the following to say: Hey Sue, Gav and Cam I just wanted to forward this email to you guys to show you I got into uni, thank you so much for everything over the… Read More»
Meet Hayley Greenstreet
What a great start to a new college! My first term at CCSC is coming to an end and I have loved every minute of this new experience. The staff, students and coaches have been so welcoming and have made my transition into a new college a very smooth one. I have taught previously at… Read More»
Spring has Sprung
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»
The Talent Equation
I hope all of you enjoyed this year’s football season and everyone had a great playing experience. As football development is a rollercoaster and there is an ocean of opinions as to what is best to help each child prosper in their chosen passion, I thought I would share with you a great resource designed to… Read More»
Physical Literacy Program Starting Soon
Commencing in week 6 of this term is an exciting new physical literacy program for 3 – 5 year olds. Since the beginning of Term 3 we have been working hard to gain momentum for the program that we hope has a significant impact in the community. It is targeted at developing fundamental movement skills… Read More»
Next Briefing and Tour – Friday 19 May – Register Now!
Our next Information Briefing and Tour will be held on Friday 19 May from 9am – 11am. The first hour will be held in building 27 (HSC classroom) where there will be talks from Paul Chapman (Principal), Dan Barrett (Football Director) and Greg Brownlow (Tennis Director). The second hour will be a tour of our… Read More»
Meet Jess
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»
Some feel the rain. Others just get wet
Growing up on a farm 400km west of Sydney with an average rainfall of 526mm gave me an appreciation for rain. Gosford had more rain today than my parents have had in total this year. Out there it is your livelihood. The topic of weather is often the start of every conversation, fills any awkward silence… Read More»
Busy Blake
As a trainee coach at CCSC part of my week involves getting out into the community to coach Mariners ACTIVE sessions (which is a free program involving small-sided games with an inflatable pitch). This provides me with valuable experience in coaching kids between 4 and 13. I visit colleges all over the Central Coast region on… Read More»
Happy International Women’s Day
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»
Everything Went Swimmingly
CCSC Swimming Carnival for 2017 was the first k-12 event that we have held.The day began swimmingly with the competitors flying from the blocks in the 50m freestyle and kindy -Year 1 students engaging in their multi-skills sessions. This was the first time we had the youngsters with us and although they did not compete… Read More»