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»

  While it has been an exciting first couple of weeks to 2017 with many new students starting their CCSC journey, over 50 online enquiries are already in for mid 2017 and 2018 enrolment.  For families interested in taking a closer look at our college, Friday 10 March from 9am – 11am has been locked in for… Read More»

I thought the best way to start my career in the CCSC Blog sphere is to introduce myself. I did toss up the idea of starting off with a controversial topic to generate some discussion but thought I better wait until my seat warms up. I’m Tim Walsh and I have joined CCSC as a… Read More»

It’s that time of year again where gccsc are on people’s minds so I wanted to write about a gift that CCSC has given to a local business. It’s all about life cycle management (**definition below) and it has provided an enormous boost for the business and will, in turn, have an enormous impact for years… Read More»

As the year comes to a close and we all go our separate ways for the holiday period, it gives us a chance to look back at what we’ve achieved.  The relationships I have formed over the last three terms are a testimony to both the students and staff at CCSC. Of course the students… Read More»

We’re making a concerted effort at CCSC to be more considerate of the environment but when Tracey Dean, Chief Financial Officer stated to me that we would have a “paperless office” in 12 months, although supporting the initiative wholeheartedly, I wondered how we were going to achieve this given that no company to my knowledge… Read More»

Earlier this week, all of Stage 2 had the pleasure of spending the day at picturesque Toowoon Bay as part of Surf Lifesaving Australia’s ‘Surf Awareness Program.’ Mother Nature turned on spectacular weather for us as the instructors put the kids through a number of land and water based activities aimed at promoting a healthy,… Read More»

The CCSC Yearbook Committee Raffle is back, bigger and better than ever with tickets now on sale. Prizes this year include the following 2016/17 signed and professionally framed A-League Jerseys Central Coast Mariners Newcastle Jets Sydney FC (below) Wellington Phoenix (below) For your chance to win, purchase tickets from CCSC front office. 1 for $2… Read More»

Tuesday 6 December brought down the curtain on trial days for 2016.  With over 200 prospective students participating in trial days this year and just under 50 per cent of these trialists being offered positions at CCSC, many year groups for 2017 will be operating at, or close to, capacity. Opportunities in certain year groups are… Read More»

It’s official. I have become a JP. My father was a JP for most of his adult life. He took this role very seriously, as he should. I adored my father. He was, and still is, my measure of a man. I became a JP because I too felt I could be of service to… Read More»

We staff are very proud of our record in the tennis and football games against the students and we intend to win both the events again! First, the tennis games will be played at the Gosford Tennis Centre, where several staff will get tested against some of the young and talented tennis kids from the CCSC.… Read More»

Given the recent events that have shocked the footballing community, I felt it only fitting to provide some reflection on the tragedy that has taken place. My condolences go out the Chapecoense teammates, families and supporters. We can only imagine the grief and suffering they are currently experiencing. The loss of one individual is devastating… Read More»

Tennis royalty came to town last week in the form of Roger Rasheed. Roger has coached some of the best tennis players of all time including Lleyton Hewitt, Grigor Dimitrov and Gael Monfils. Roger spent the week at CCSC passing on his wealth of knowledge in a number of training sessions and talks to students… Read More»

As I have been reflecting on 2016 and the many new experiences our students have been exposed to, I can’t help but consider the place of “The Arts” in a young person’s life. This became particularly evident when on a recent excursion many of our Stage 4 students had not been to an art gallery,… Read More»

The spirit of generosity is alive and well at our college. When our students help each other, when they forgive each other the small slights of everyday living, when they are gentle and kind to each other, when they encourage each other and when they share in each other’s successes they show generosity of spirit.… Read More»

It has been a very eventful year at CCSC, after so many competitions, camps, college events and of course the continuing evolution of the football program.  As the college year is nearing its end, we all start to reflect on the successes we have had on and off the park.  Although there are always mistakes… Read More»

I thought I’d take my blog along a different path this term, and give you an insight into what the life of a typical chef involves. We’ve all seen the shows, read the glamorous magazines, watched Heston create some amazing, obscure meal that probably took hundreds of man-hours to create. But is this reality? Not even… Read More»

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to work we go… It’s certainly been a hectic 2016 here at CCSC and with Term 4 now in full swing I can’t help but notice that a number of students are beginning to feel the strain of the summer heat, along with the effects of a fairly exhausting year. As we… Read More»

When CCSC opened its doors in 2013 I was lucky enough to score the Year 9’s as my mentor group. Throughout the last four years I have had the privilege to follow them through their college years to the end of this journey. Here is my speech which I delivered at the Year 12 formal… Read More»

Introducing… The Project Lounge We have set up a room in Building 27 that is being used predominantly for meetings, however it also doubles as a room where innovative/creative projects or ideas will be displayed.  On one of the walls, there will be a feature project displayed each month. Chosen by staff, the criteria is… Read More»

I am back…. I just finished my HSC, and now I am back at college. Not as a student but as a trainee Coach. Paul asked me two days after I finished my exams if I would like to come back and coach at CCSC and without a doubt I said yes. My first week… Read More»

We have all heard the statement, “Be the best you can be”, but how do we actually go about making that happen? Every great coach is an expert motivator. They take pride in being able to draw the best out of a player on a regular basis and in helping them to perform at their highest… Read More»