Like all my colleagues, I am looking forward to the term break. Have we earned it? Darn right we have! Like all term breaks, there will still be plenty of work to do even when we’re not onsite, - we will be planning and preparing for the next term. It has been an exciting beginning for our new … [Read more...] about So Endth IFS’s First Term
Tickets to the 2030 World Cup Available Now!
The 2030 World Cup players are 10 years old right now! Where are they? Who is coaching them? What are they eating? Do they or their coaches know what it takes to get somewhere? What are they doing? … [Read more...] about Tickets to the 2030 World Cup Available Now!
The Healthy Option
This is not always the first choice of children but should be the first choice of future athletes. We have been trying for the past few weeks to introduce more fresh salads, fruit and vegetables to the children with some success too. One of our volunteers said that at the shops her child asked … [Read more...] about The Healthy Option
Why Reflection is Important.
Reflecting on your day, actions or words is an important part of personal growth. It allows you the opportunity to ask yourself if you would have acted differently, used a different tone or words, put in more effort or accept responsibility. It is not always easy. I am one of those people who … [Read more...] about Why Reflection is Important.
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a topic I have been stressing to the players this week. Having observed the players throughout the opening 9 weeks of college, I have noticed that some players simply arrive to training in ‘auto pilot’, with no focused attention on the present moment, and simply waiting for me to … [Read more...] about Practice Mindfulness
Don’t Blame Others. Do Something
Have you ever faced rejection in your football carrier? Don't blame others-start doing something about it! Developing Resilience Winning an Olympic gold medal ?is universally recognized as the pinnacle of sporting achievement and arguably the most demanding challenge an athlete can pursue. In a … [Read more...] about Don’t Blame Others. Do Something
The Yoga Journey
IFS Week 9 The Yoga Journey I was very skeptical of yoga when I was first introduced to it years ago while in the Matildas. All this ‘Namaste’ and ‘vinyasa’ business was surely a waste of our time. I’m already fit enough thank you. I can’t feel this doing anything. What are all these weird … [Read more...] about The Yoga Journey
Multi Sports Facility…
This week in the OLS students have been busy working towards designing a multi sports facility. Over the last 3 weeks we have learnt about natural hazard and how they affect Australia and communities, we have looked at toxic waste and geometry. All three areas are now combining together to plan … [Read more...] about Multi Sports Facility…
Project 3 wrap up…..
With the Easter long weekend upon us and the end of term approaching it has been evident this week that students are starting to wind down. We have had a pretty intense maths week with stage 4 which has really challenged some students. The introduction of 'maths online' next term will provide … [Read more...] about Project 3 wrap up…..
And now for something a little bit different…… – For me that is.
Our teacher of years 5 and 6, Shane Watts-Thomas, flew across to New Zealand on Wednesday late afternoon to attend a wedding, he’ll be back on deck next Tuesday, and it’s my pleasure to guide our youngest students for the couple of days he’s away. This is a great opportunity for me to get to know … [Read more...] about And now for something a little bit different…… – For me that is.