Imagine living in the Tudor times when a King decides on what you can or can't play. So let's go back a couple of years (or centuries). It is the time when King Henry VIII was in power and controlled everything even to the sport that people played. Below is part of an article I found while … [Read more...] about Football is Banned
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To Naplan or Not Naplan? That is the Question.
One of the final questions that I will address that was raised during our Parents Information Evening was around NAPLAN and students participating in formal exams. Our students will sit exams when appropriate and for the right reasons. Our students will not sit exams just because. When our … [Read more...] about To Naplan or Not Naplan? That is the Question.
Futebol de Salao – Futsal
Futebol de Salao, otherwise known as Futsal, has become a hugely important component of our Football Curriculum here at IFS. I thought I would share with you some background and research as to why Futsal is one of the most valuable learning tools for developing footballers. Daniel Coyle, author … [Read more...] about Futebol de Salao – Futsal
40 Winks
It's week 8 and we have been through two and a half projects with 7 end assessment tasks involving 7 different subjects, working with several different people at one time to produce a particular outcome. Add to the mix at least 5 games of college football, plus training and weekend games. What does … [Read more...] about 40 Winks
Finding Practical Applications of Mathematical Concepts
Hi everyone, If I may be permitted to follow on from Laura’s blog about our approach to working with Mathematics at IFS, as Laura wrote: “Where applicable, Mathematics will be incorporated into our projects so that our students have real world applications of Mathematical concepts.” At the … [Read more...] about Finding Practical Applications of Mathematical Concepts
A Bucket of Milk…
This week stage 4 have focused on various aspects of their science project. They are investigating forms of water and how it effects our every day life. As we move towards a fully integrated iPad teaching approach I will be purposely setting some hand written tasks this week to ensure students do … [Read more...] about A Bucket of Milk…