Calculations for the IFS 24 Hour Challenge have been finalised with a total of $1900 being raised. We are all very impressed and proud of everyone's effort in supporting our college. The money will benefit students and teachers of IFS, firstly going to support our native garden needs, then sporting … [Read more...] about The money is in
God and the Devil
Hours after the end of the world, a border dispute emerged between heaven and hell. God invited the devil for conversations to find a way to resolve the dispute quickly. Satan, the devil, proposed a soccer game between heaven and hell. God, always fair, told the devil, "The heat must be affecting … [Read more...] about God and the Devil
I remember like it was yesterday
It's only four and a half months ago that our awesome college opened its doors. Going through my emails the other day I stumbled across one from Paul saying, "only two days to go before our amazing adventure begins". Here we are, nearly halfway through our first year and we continue to go from … [Read more...] about I remember like it was yesterday
Discipline and the football/classroom link
Self-discipline is a trait displayed by ALL successful people, across all fields from sport to business to academia. Self-discipline is the product of persistent willpower whereas willpower is the strength and ability to carry out a certain task. Self discipline is the ability to carry it out … [Read more...] about Discipline and the football/classroom link
It’s not the size of the dog in the fight
"It's not the size of the dog in a fight, it's the size of the fight in a dog." This quote was evident in last week's basketball tournament in Bankstown. Our boys had only two short, intense basketball sessions before being thrown in the deep end at a CDSSA inter college tournament. Teams present … [Read more...] about It’s not the size of the dog in the fight
You don’t know SQUAT?
Alessandro Del Piero does! The full range-of-motion squat has become a staple of our warm-up routine this term. This movement is essential in the process of optimising athletes' performance. The correct mechanics used to perform the squat can also transfer to dynamic movements such as running … [Read more...] about You don’t know SQUAT?
Jack of all trades
We've had some interesting times at IFS this week, with many staff members going above and beyond the call of duty. With the absence of a chef, last Monday's public holiday saw Principal Laura in the cafe kitchen preparing for the coming week. My partner, my boys and I all went into college to … [Read more...] about Jack of all trades
Parent resources
I encourage you to spend some time going through a collection of resources I have put together on the following website. There's a lot of interesting information here which will help you gain a greater understanding of why we do things the way we do at IFS. Happy … [Read more...] about Parent resources
With freedom comes responsibility
This year every one of us associated with IFS has experienced considerable change: a change of college, of daily activities, of peers, of colleagues, of travel arrangements, of weekly rhythms. In life, change is inevitable and from my perspective – desirable. Our first term was very much a … [Read more...] about With freedom comes responsibility
Who would have thought that a tree had so many uses?
Did you know that smooth bark eucalyptus trees (scribbly gun trees) can be used to cool you down in the hot sun? Did you know that the heath banksia tree produces honey? Did you know that you can make rope from the stringy bark tree? Did you know the the red bloodwood tree has red sap that works … [Read more...] about Who would have thought that a tree had so many uses?