CCSC’s policy of no homework recently featured on the ABC 7.30 Report. You can read more about the reasons here as Paul Chapman explains his views. After working in the education sector for many years and completing a lot of research, it is my belief that the case against homework is compelling and should not… Read More»
What about homework ?
Elite coach joins CCSC Netball Program
Central Coast Sports College is pleased to welcome on board Jen Wright. Bringing with her a wealth of experience Jen joins our netball coaching staff. An elite accredited netball coach and PDHPE teacher, she has extensive experience in pre elite and elite youth development and comments; “I am really looking forward to coaching here at… Read More»
Central Coast Sports College appoints new Head of Football
Central Coast Sport College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cooper, former Newcastle Jets Academy Technical Director and current National Under 15’s Joeys Assistant Coach as CCSC’s new Head of Football. Cooper, a qualified teacher, played professionally and semi-professionally in the UK before moving to Australia in 2013. During his time in the… Read More»
Monumental Personal Achievement
Early last term, Oscar Finch embarked on a personal improvement mission. Tired of not keeping up on the football pitch he approached Gavin Thomas, Head of the Athletic Development Unit to design a physical and nutritional program to help him achieve the goals he had set for himself. He wanted to lose unwanted, excess body… Read More»
The Power of the Spoken Word
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»
Where Are They Now?
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»
Where Are They Now?
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»
Kindergarten Writing Works
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»
A Student’s insight into the Athletic Development program
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»