DISCLAIMER: The following blog is about a topic I am extremely passionate about. It is not meant to patronise, it is merely to try to educate parents and children, in order to make better informed decisions in the future. Here’s something to think about next time you pack your child's bag for … [Read more...] about Sugar
Welcome Back
It's great to see all the same smiling faces and a few new ones as well. I had a great break with my family and it was really nice to spend the holidays with my kids doing all the things I normally only hear about while I'm working - going to the beach, fishing and going on bush walks. Over … [Read more...] about Welcome Back
A flying beginning to the new term
It’s truly been a flying beginning to the new term and the pressure’s on for the teaching staff. Our dear colleague, Rebecca, was married last weekend and is away on her honeymoon for the next two weeks. Our fantastic principal, Laura, is also away this week with her mother and son and Sally is … [Read more...] about A flying beginning to the new term
Productive Day
After a well earned break I have been looking forward to returning to IFS to start fourth term. I actually cannot quite believe we are almost done for the first IFS college year. So what does this term bring to our students? Well it is jam packed! I will be working primarily with the year 9 … [Read more...] about Productive Day
Term 3 done and dusted.
This term has flown by! As my first experience as a real teacher I have learned just as many lesson as my students. Years 9 and 10 have completed some very impressive English and history projects which I will have the pleasure of marking over the holidays. Years 7 and 8 learned about China and … [Read more...] about Term 3 done and dusted.
Do you have the hottest ticket in town?
At most Mariners home matches, I am on the western side grassed area kicking around with any kid that turns up to play inside the Newcastle Permanent inflatable pitch. But back in March there were other festivities to attend to, so I got to watch most of the Mariners v Wanderers match with my … [Read more...] about Do you have the hottest ticket in town?
What IS our educational philosophy?
With more and more families finding out about our college, one question I am continually asked is, what is our educational philosophy? Many assume that because some of our staff have worked in Steiner education, that we are a Steiner college – this is not the case. Our educational approach is not … [Read more...] about What IS our educational philosophy?
One down, many more to go.
Well that's one term done, with about 6000 meals made and a lot of full bellies. I've enjoyed the change in pace from my previous jobs and my children are loving it as well. I have also embraced into my own diet, this new type of eating called breakfast, lunch and dinner. I have never been able … [Read more...] about One down, many more to go.
A platform to succeed
International Tennis School players have worked hard this term to establish their daily tennis routines. All players now realise what is expected of them and most importantly, what they should expect of themselves. We have worked hard together to create a platform from which to head firmly toward … [Read more...] about A platform to succeed
One of those great days
Yesterday, year 9 and 10 students embarked on the 5 Lands Walk which saw them all successfully complete the trek through bush, beach and track. The stunning walk showcased some of the Central Coast's best vantage points and beaches. Walking from Macmasters Beach to Terrigal SLSC, the students were … [Read more...] about One of those great days