Imagine living in the Tudor times when a King decides on what you can or can't play. So let's go back a couple of years (or centuries). It is the time when King Henry VIII was in power and controlled everything even to the sport that people played. Below is part of an article I found while … [Read more...] about Football is Banned
The road map
The IFS coaches have recently begun reviewing the updated FFA National Curriculum, which in essence states it's objective as: "to make Australia a world leader in the world game" and to do this "a fundamental transformation is necessary". To make that happen, we must maintain and develop the … [Read more...] about The road map
1350 Club
IFS Week 8 1350 Club We’ve introduced a new warm up for the Game Training groups at IFS. As players arrive before the formal start to the session, they get a ball each and start juggling; that is, keeping the ball in the air with any part of the body (except hands of course!). There’s been … [Read more...] about 1350 Club
Co-ordination
In last week's blog I mentioned the theory Optimal Coordination Order (OCO) developed by Dr. Mark Wertheim. Does this sound familiar to you: Brazilians are great footballers as they are using the football to get out of poverty? I am not 100% sure about that. What about the statement … [Read more...] about Co-ordination
To Naplan or Not Naplan? That is the Question.
One of the final questions that I will address that was raised during our Parents Information Evening was around NAPLAN and students participating in formal exams. Our students will sit exams when appropriate and for the right reasons. Our students will not sit exams just because. When our … [Read more...] about To Naplan or Not Naplan? That is the Question.
Futebol de Salao – Futsal
Futebol de Salao, otherwise known as Futsal, has become a hugely important component of our Football Curriculum here at IFS. I thought I would share with you some background and research as to why Futsal is one of the most valuable learning tools for developing footballers. Daniel Coyle, author … [Read more...] about Futebol de Salao – Futsal
40 Winks
It's week 8 and we have been through two and a half projects with 7 end assessment tasks involving 7 different subjects, working with several different people at one time to produce a particular outcome. Add to the mix at least 5 games of college football, plus training and weekend games. What does … [Read more...] about 40 Winks
Finding Practical Applications of Mathematical Concepts
Hi everyone, If I may be permitted to follow on from Laura’s blog about our approach to working with Mathematics at IFS, as Laura wrote: “Where applicable, Mathematics will be incorporated into our projects so that our students have real world applications of Mathematical concepts.” At the … [Read more...] about Finding Practical Applications of Mathematical Concepts
A Bucket of Milk…
This week stage 4 have focused on various aspects of their science project. They are investigating forms of water and how it effects our every day life. As we move towards a fully integrated iPad teaching approach I will be purposely setting some hand written tasks this week to ensure students do … [Read more...] about A Bucket of Milk…
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Things are certainly showing no signs of slowing down at Central Coast Sports College. Our students are engaged in projects both on the field and off the field. Their enthusiasm and motivation is to be commended! Students in the High School are currently working on a project that incorporates … [Read more...] about As easy as 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841