Growing up on a farm 400km west of Sydney with an average rainfall of 526mm gave me an appreciation for rain. Gosford had more rain today than my parents have had in total this year. Out there it is your livelihood. The topic of weather is often the start of every conversation, fills any awkward … [Read more...] about Some feel the rain. Others just get wet
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Busy Blake
As a trainee coach at CCSC part of my week involves getting out into the community to coach Mariners ACTIVE sessions (which is a free program involving small-sided games with an inflatable pitch). This provides me with valuable experience in coaching kids between 4 and 13. I visit colleges all over … [Read more...] about Busy Blake
Happy International Women’s Day
8th March #IWD #wordwiderecognitionforwomen I love the 8th March. Not only is it my birthday but it's a day when women and girls worldwide celebrate themselves! I feel blessed to share such an awesome day with so many great individuals. International Women's Day means different things to … [Read more...] about Happy International Women’s Day
Everything Went Swimmingly
CCSC Swimming Carnival for 2017 was the first k-12 event that we have held.The day began swimmingly with the competitors flying from the blocks in the 50m freestyle and kindy -Year 1 students engaging in their multi-skills sessions. This was the first time we had the youngsters with us and although … [Read more...] about Everything Went Swimmingly
Getting to know Brendan
Hi to everyone reading this blog. My name is Brendan Ayton and this is my first year teaching at CCSC and first ever blog entry. I’m currently working as one of the Stage 4 and Stage 5 mathematics teachers. Before starting my mathematics/teaching degree I worked for three years as a … [Read more...] about Getting to know Brendan
The Challenge of Change
Change is inevitable. We experience change every day of our lives whether it’s something as small as having a tea in the morning instead of our usual coffee, or something bigger, like a new hair colour, moving house, a change in relationships or a change in career paths. At the beginning of 2017, I … [Read more...] about The Challenge of Change