This blog is about the Grand Final of the U-12's on the 2nd of September against Terrigal. IFS has been improving well over the season and was up for the challenge against the team to beat. Terrigal was undefeated in the season and made the final due to an extra time penalty against us. We were … [Read more...] about Grand Final at Central Coast Stadium
Meet Hayley Greenstreet
What a great start to a new college! My first term at CCSC is coming to an end and I have loved every minute of this new experience. The staff, students and coaches have been so welcoming and have made my transition into a new college a very smooth one. I have taught previously at Tuggerah Public … [Read more...] about Meet Hayley Greenstreet
Spring has Sprung
With Spring now sprung everything outside goes into overdrive - it's easy to miss many things, and some things really stand out! Let's talk magpies, sleepless nights and flies that are really bees. Swooping magpies. There is a way around this problem, but it requires understanding our … [Read more...] about Spring has Sprung
Changing the game at CCSC
The sporting landscape in Australia is one with a proud history and many different sports. In Australia we have so many options from cricket to tennis, netball, swimming, rugby league, union, AFL and soccer just to name a few. With all these choices, participation and junior numbers are … [Read more...] about Changing the game at CCSC
Lessons Learned
Last week was the end of the season for our weekend matches in the Central Coast Football competition. This has been a great experience for the kids and I believe it was also a great chance to give a point of reference for the work we are doing each week as a group in training. A few of the … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned
IFS FC U11A-1 – A Winning Season
I have had the pleasure of coaching a squad of boys this year who have been a great group to work with throughout the season. With a tough Kanga Cup experience against some excellent teams from around the country, they showed a lot of resilience and desire to play the game under trying … [Read more...] about IFS FC U11A-1 – A Winning Season
Father’s Day 2017
I hope a very happy father's day was had by all the dads out there. Even though some mums might say it’s father’s day every day, it’s still a nice excuse for the whole family to stop the normal anti-social media thing and enjoy the company of each other. I found it perfect timing this year as … [Read more...] about Father’s Day 2017
Our Classroom Culture
What is culture? It’s a word we hear all the time, in lots of different places and contexts – but what does it really mean? The culture of a group, I believe, is the ideas and behaviours that it accepts and rewards. Culture permeates everything we do; what we believe in, what we support and … [Read more...] about Our Classroom Culture
School Transition Coordinator
This term I have moved from kindergarten teacher into a new part-time role as ‘School Transition Coordinator’. In this role I am able to work with families who have children enrolling in kindergarten the following year. I organise events for precollegeers and their parents to visit our college and … [Read more...] about School Transition Coordinator
The Talent Equation
I hope all of you enjoyed this year's football season and everyone had a great playing experience. As football development is a rollercoaster and there is an ocean of opinions as to what is best to help each child prosper in their chosen passion, I thought I would share with you a great resource … [Read more...] about The Talent Equation