This is a great TEDx Talk from 2015. It touches on a lot of points I can relate to. Especially trying to have conversations with the kids in my class and my kids at home. It is a little American-centric but some of the points are valid. Especially when my job hinges on how well I talk to people both … [Read more...] about How to Talk? How to Listen?
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Mariners Community Work
Blake, Joey and myself have started a new, community-based role, going to different public colleges across the Central Coast. We are running two programs called Mariners Active and Sporting Schools. Mariners Active is about getting kids outside, having lots of fun and getting exercise. We play … [Read more...] about Mariners Community Work
The Present
Last week in class we watched a very short video clip, and then had a discussion about it. The clip had some powerful messages, to which the children were very perceptive. The clip is just over four minutes long. What life lessons do you think are being … [Read more...] about The Present
Be Like the Wolf…
The lion, tiger and bear maybe more powerful, however the wolf does not perform in the circus. Our vision at CCSC is to make students the best that they can be, both academically and on either the football pitch or the tennis court. Being the best that you can be starts with embracing your … [Read more...] about Be Like the Wolf…
“Difficult” talks with adolescents
In Stage 4 English this term, students have been reading and working on the novel Lockie Leonard – Human Torpedo by Tim Winton. This book is particularly suitable for those in their first two years of high college. Tim Winton deals with issues related to growth and development such as growing up, … [Read more...] about “Difficult” talks with adolescents
Body Language
During my time as both a player and a coach, there have been many things that have come to my attention on the pitch. One of the most important of these is body language. The way a player projects themselves on the pitch is observed by their fellow players, coaches and the crowd. The way a player … [Read more...] about Body Language