Over the last couple of months I have been thinking about passion and what it really means to me. At our college, we always acknowledge that our students are truly lucky that every day they are able to indulge in their passion for their sport. Mix that with “getting” an education and there is the … [Read more...] about What is passion?
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Mathematics can be the key to emotion control in sports
Controlling our emotions in sport can be a very interesting process, with many challenges thrown our way to test the very mettle of the most seasoned players. There is such a range on the emotional scale, that it can be difficult to see clearly and think our way through to achieve a positive … [Read more...] about Mathematics can be the key to emotion control in sports
Public Speaking – A Life Long Skill
Public speaking is a valuable skill that is taught throughout the academic program at IFS. Learning how to speak in front of a group of people is also important in equipping students with the confidence to address an audience throughout their lives. In 2015, two Year 9 students, … [Read more...] about Public Speaking – A Life Long Skill
The how of teaching and coaching
One recurring question I get asked is, “what do you teach?”. The easy answer is that I teach art, design and technology. That’s what the syllabus and timetable demands. Teachers are rarely asked, “how do you teach?”. This post outlines how teachers and coaches work with our … [Read more...] about The how of teaching and coaching
Learning in Stage 3
Last term our PBL, (Project Based Learning), primarily focused on research projects. These projects provided both individual and group work activities and outcomes. It was interesting to note the massive improvement in the class's ability to self regulate and work collaboratively, especially … [Read more...] about Learning in Stage 3