Sandy began a job as an elementary college counsellor and she was eager to help. One day during recess she noticed a girl standing by herself on one side of a playing field while the rest of the kids enjoyed a game of soccer at the other. Sandy approached and asked if she was alright. The girl said … [Read more...] about Standing Alone
Greetings from Asia
I have had the pleasure of spending the past week in Bali, before making my way to Hong Kong for a conference. While in Bali I took a tour of a quite revolutionary, and quite young, college called The Green School. It was personally inspiring to be reminding of the importance of the work we, as … [Read more...] about Greetings from Asia
Camp awaits
After an eventful and fun day at the combined athletics carnival on Friday, this week brings with it an exciting camp for years 5,6,7 and 8. I was very proud of all students who participated in the athletics carnival on Friday. Our year 10 team captains had all groups organised with a student … [Read more...] about Camp awaits
The importance of a break
There’s only a week and a bit of term 3 remaining and it’s jam-packed! Following our students' fabulous success at the recent athletics carnivals in Sydney, this Friday they will again have an opportunity to demonstrate their athletic abilities as they compete with four other colleges at Mingara. … [Read more...] about The importance of a break
Our all-round athletes
On Monday our 25 students who made it through their events, competed in the ACIES Athletics Competition. It was another early start for the trip down to Sydney Olympic Park. The competition was fierce and a step up from the previous round. Outstanding performances by everyone involved saw an early … [Read more...] about Our all-round athletes
Prepare for the US Open
The US Open Tennis is underway in New York and stands as one of the great sporting events of the year. The crowds are amazing, the noise is never ending, the players are striving for greatness and our Aussies are keen for a slice of what the Big Apple has to offer - a US Open trophy. All the … [Read more...] about Prepare for the US Open
The Candwich – a sandwich in a can
I've really been enjoying the food Ash has been serving in the cafe' and from what I gather, the students have been as well. I was chatting about this with some IFS parents recently, discussing the benefits of fresh, locally sourced produce and during the conversation I was reminded of a … [Read more...] about The Candwich – a sandwich in a can
I Don’t Like That…
"I don't like that" is a comment I'm hearing a lot less often, with more students seeming to be willing to try the meals we provide for lunch. I'm hearing less, "I don't like that", "I had that last night and don't feel like having it again" and my favourite - while holding the plate away from the … [Read more...] about I Don’t Like That…
Push Me, Pull You
At IFS, we aim to give players the opportunity to be in an environment where they are challenged to improve the intensity and speed of their play under pressure, yet also have a place to strive to dominate, be creative and build confidence. To have this opportunity in one environment would be … [Read more...] about Push Me, Pull You
How can we produce more creative players like Tommy Rogic?
It is obviously not an easy task to replicate a player like Tommy Rogic. He seems to have it all. Physical presence, deceptive speed, tactical nous (thanks to Arnie), vision and most importantly silky skills which allow him to skip past an opponent with apparent ease. As an opposition coach, … [Read more...] about How can we produce more creative players like Tommy Rogic?