Recently a group of Year 9 and 10 students were selected to attend a workshop about the power of the spoken word, to complement their studies this term. Students were selected based on a combination of criteria; specifically, passion for the ‘Power of Speech’ unit they have been studying, exceptional results in both parts of… Read More»

This year has been full of ups and downs and many days ended with me questioning myself.  I took on an apprenticeship with Brehar Building Pty in January this year whist also working an occasional Saturday in real estate with Domain Property group and McGrath just so I had a plan B if things didn’t… Read More»

  What CCSC Taught Me I’m currently working at SBS in Sales Operations. I’m the youngest staff-wide at SBS so I haven’t achieved much in the way of promotion/raises as yet! I have taken on a lot of the responsibilities within the team though and added a lot to my resume. I’ve had to lead the… Read More»

Our Kindergarten students have been looking at books from both Pamela Allen and Alison Lester and all the work samples featured below are from the last 3 weeks of studying these authors.  Each day I asked the students to respond to the book that was read with a question such as; Who was your favourite… Read More»

My Experinces In Athletic Development We are participating in a trial phase of athletic development sessions this term. Come 2019 the full program will be up and running which I am super excited for. We have already worked on our speed, explosive power, strength and stamina. The sessions have helped us all understand the importance… Read More»

The Mission: To transport 20 kgs of college supplies both re-purposed and new from Australia to Africa, in the suitcase. The Schools: CCSC Independent Sports School, Kariong and Tloma Primary School, Tanzania Africa The Suitcase:  Bought from the Salvation Army shop for $6 The Story The story starts when my husband and I Angela and Geoff… Read More»

The Importance of Phonics Instruction – Damian Mitchell CCSC staff recently undertook professional development in teaching phonics. At the beginning of last term the junior college began to roll-out a program called MiniLit. MiniLit is an evidence-based, early literacy program that entails systematic and an explicit model for teaching reading skills. The foundation of this program… Read More»

  Piper Menteith has taken on a ‘Maxpotential’ community service project through Mary Mac’s where she plans to collect items such as toiletries, lightweight tents and non-perishable food and drinks for the homeless on the Central Coast. Piper says: ” I believe there is a need for this as I walk around and see the homeless… Read More»

I recently joined the CCSC secondary PDHPE team and am thrilled to be a part of a college that caters to student’s passions, creates an environment that focuses on a balanced lifestyle and empowers teachers to help students achieve success. Sport has been a large part of my life, as a student competing nationally, as… Read More»