Hello IFS Community and welcome to 2015! I am new to IFS this year and am part of the Stage 5 team. Our students are a credit to parents and carers as both staff and students have made me feel very welcome. Although my teaching area is English my focus has always been helping students develop in … [Read more...] about Welcome to 2015
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A Mathematical Problem
A quality we aim to instil in our students is the ability to change a problem into a challenge. Students should relish this challenge, for once they overcome it not only have a solution but a sense of accomplishment. Below is one of my favourite quotes This quote is especially relevant to … [Read more...] about A Mathematical Problem
Ready to take the plunge?
On Monday the 2nd of March we will be hosting our second IFS Swimming Carnival at Mingara. Last year was a massive success with all involved having a great day and really getting into the spirit of the event. This year we want to make it even bigger and better, our numbers have grown again as a … [Read more...] about Ready to take the plunge?
The Inevitability of Change
We’ve all heard the saying that there are two things in life that are inevitable - Death and Taxes. The way the welfare state is these days I believe that taxes are no longer ‘inevitable’ for many people. Personally I think that apart from Death, the one thing that truly is inevitable is Change. For … [Read more...] about The Inevitability of Change
Unknown Frontiers
One of my favourite quotes is 'Your current boundries were once unknown frontiers'. It's my favourite because it makes me feel like I have accomplished something. For me it signifies strength, courage, ambition, determination and motivation. It is sometimes so easy to just work within our … [Read more...] about Unknown Frontiers
We need you! Café volunteers
Can you spare a few hours one lunchtime each term, or perhaps even once a month? We need the help and support of café volunteers. If you are a parent or guardian who is able to give up a few hours in a day, we would love you to gain an insight into the college whilst helping us in the café at … [Read more...] about We need you! Café volunteers