Sponge Week Hi from sunny Canberra! Yes I will try and bring it home for us. But be assured IFS is definitely being shone upon. I am writing to you from the Australian Institute of Sport where the inner-sanctum of Australian Football has gathered for the National Technical Network … [Read more...] about The Sponge by Joey Peters
Stressed? by Matthew O’Neill
Stressed? I hope so! I am referring to “good stress” or Eustress, the positive cognitive response to stress that is healthy, or gives one a feeling of fulfillment or other positive feeling. It is the positive adaptation to stress that gives us our competitive edge in performance related … [Read more...] about Stressed? by Matthew O’Neill
To Grade or Not To Grade?
To Grade or Not To Grade? Thank you to all the parents who took the time to attend our Parent Information/Meet the Teachers Evening last night. It was great to see you all, touch base, receive feedback and for you to further develop your understanding of our academic approach. Last night we … [Read more...] about To Grade or Not To Grade?
iPads, iBooks….I’m excited!!!!
Week 6 and its all change in the classroom, stage 4 and 5 have switched teaching staff and the iPads have launched us into the 21st Century with a bang! Obviously there has been a degree of excitement with the addition of iPads but students must be aware that their new 'toy' is actually gong to … [Read more...] about iPads, iBooks….I’m excited!!!!
Spinning Eggs?
This is why I love what I do and you can try it too……. Get three eggs, try and stand them on top of each other and now left go of the middle egg keeping the egg tower as straight vertically as possible…. Did you see the middle egg spin……??? No one has yet told me why this happens. Also cut … [Read more...] about Spinning Eggs?
Embracing Change – For the Better
It’s often said that there are two certainties in life – Death and Change. [I’ll leave the former to those with a better understanding of the subject.] - Change is an interesting ‘beast’, for some it can be a tortuous experience – it’s the break from the comfort of knowing to the discomfort in … [Read more...] about Embracing Change – For the Better
‘Match of the Day’
IFS NEWS -BREAKING NEWS- IFS Win the Battle of the BBQ Last Saturday saw the first of the IFS fundraising events and what better place to have it than Bunnings, West Gosford! I hoped for sun but got rain and plenty of it. However, it did not deter us. The Line Up Manager- Sally … [Read more...] about ‘Match of the Day’
And so the Rhythm begins……
A couple of weeks ago I spoke about Routine vs Rhythm and the differences in them but the need for rhythm in our lives. Last week especially in the second half of the week saw the children begin to understand this rhythm and for it to start to sit in them. They began to work extremely effectively … [Read more...] about And so the Rhythm begins……
So, What is Project Based Learning?
Project Based learning has been around for a long time, it is probable and possible that you engage in project based learning everyday, you just may not be aware that you are doing it! Project Based Learning involves students exploring real-world challenges and problems. Is that not what we as … [Read more...] about So, What is Project Based Learning?
A Different Level
The IFS football program is not just about training. Our environment enables us to educate our players; educate them about nutrition, the essentials of flexibility and core strength for elite performance and injury prevention, discipline and attitudes required to become an elite athlete, … [Read more...] about A Different Level