This is not always the first choice of children but should be the first choice of future athletes. We have been trying for the past few weeks to introduce more fresh salads, fruit and vegetables to the children with some success too. One of our volunteers said that at the shops her child asked … [Read more...] about The Healthy Option
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Why Reflection is Important.
Reflecting on your day, actions or words is an important part of personal growth. It allows you the opportunity to ask yourself if you would have acted differently, used a different tone or words, put in more effort or accept responsibility. It is not always easy. I am one of those people who … [Read more...] about Why Reflection is Important.
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a topic I have been stressing to the players this week. Having observed the players throughout the opening 9 weeks of college, I have noticed that some players simply arrive to training in ‘auto pilot’, with no focused attention on the present moment, and simply waiting for me to … [Read more...] about Practice Mindfulness
Multi Sports Facility…
This week in the OLS students have been busy working towards designing a multi sports facility. Over the last 3 weeks we have learnt about natural hazard and how they affect Australia and communities, we have looked at toxic waste and geometry. All three areas are now combining together to plan … [Read more...] about Multi Sports Facility…
Project 3 wrap up…..
With the Easter long weekend upon us and the end of term approaching it has been evident this week that students are starting to wind down. We have had a pretty intense maths week with stage 4 which has really challenged some students. The introduction of 'maths online' next term will provide … [Read more...] about Project 3 wrap up…..
And now for something a little bit different…… – For me that is.
Our teacher of years 5 and 6, Shane Watts-Thomas, flew across to New Zealand on Wednesday late afternoon to attend a wedding, he’ll be back on deck next Tuesday, and it’s my pleasure to guide our youngest students for the couple of days he’s away. This is a great opportunity for me to get to know … [Read more...] about And now for something a little bit different…… – For me that is.