With both the Euro Cup on at the moment and the Copa America Centenario tournament just finished we have been spoilt for choice with quality football on display around the clock. But there is one man who has continually left the world in awe. Watch as Lionel Messi leads Argentina to the final of the … [Read more...] about Spoilt for Choice
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The shortest day of the year
Last week the southern hemisphere has its shortest day of the year, with almost 10 hours of sunlight and 14 hours of darkness. Known as Winter Solstice, the phenomenon occurs each year when the southern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. The sun is at its furthest point from the equator, … [Read more...] about The shortest day of the year
Sweep the Sheds
I have recently completed listening to a great audiobook called Legacy by James Kerr. This is a book about leadership within the context of the NZ All Blacks team. It has been a great education for me to consider the lessons in the book and how they apply to our college, our staff, our parents … [Read more...] about Sweep the Sheds
Bouncebackability
Bouncebackability is defined as "the capacity to recover quickly from a setback". The word was first coined by ex-footballer and manager Iain Dowie. As a coach, bouncebackability is a quality I value in both the teams and individuals that I work with on a daily basis. It is essential in life to … [Read more...] about Bouncebackability
IFS Info Day This Friday
IFS will hold an Information Day this Friday, June 17 and for those interested in enrolling this year or next, it is a must to attend. Our CEO and Principal, Paul Chapman will start the day off in our Year 5 and Year 6 classroom at 9am and after a guided tour of our campus the morning will conclude … [Read more...] about IFS Info Day This Friday
Creating Leaders, not Followers
Upon nomination to lead the collaboration that was to be the 2015 CCSC Yearbook I had no idea what I was in for. I should have heeded the wise words to start as early as possible from Sally (2014 Yearbook) and Gavin (2013 inaugural Yearbook). Underestimating the task ahead resulted in a crazy … [Read more...] about Creating Leaders, not Followers