When life gets so busy it is very hard sometimes to take a break. One of my favourite "me times" has been the recent advent of our family garden at home. It took us a few months to get it all together, (yes, there is still some work to do), however, each morning after I get ready for the day I … [Read more...] about My Garden – Mindfulness
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Words for every teenager out there
Last week we farewelled our current Year 12 class during their graduation formal at Linton Gardens. Below is the speech I gave on the evening and I personally think it sends an important message to the youth of today. The students were our second graduating group and it has been rewarding to … [Read more...] about Words for every teenager out there
The Power of Feedback
Below is a great little video called "Austin’s Butterfly" (2012). This video shows how a first grade student completes a scientific drawing of a butterfly. Initially Austin drew what he thought was his “best work”, an accurate image of a butterfly but he soon realised that his peers did not … [Read more...] about The Power of Feedback
I don’t know much about art, but I like to create
The Year 8's took a trip to Sydney to the Art Gallery of NSW. The aim of the trip was to look at different art making practices: sculpture, ceramics, metal, graphics, textiles and more to give them an idea that not all artists are amazingly talented with the brush or pen, but that art … [Read more...] about I don’t know much about art, but I like to create
The 5 P’s
Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance Recently I have adjusted my personal food production. Even though I always make time to cook a home- made meal at times it can be painful thinking about what to make and then going to the shop to grab a couple of random items that you need to make it … [Read more...] about The 5 P’s
Multi-Sport
We have had our youngest players training during the afternoon session once a week this year, which has been a challenging time frame for 8-12 year olds. After a full day of engaging in classroom activities to broaden their minds, most of the time the younger age range prefer a fun session to … [Read more...] about Multi-Sport