Enquiry-based learning (EBL) is a form of student-centered learning that is initiated by posing questions, problems or scenarios rather than simply asking students to learn facts or repeat established knowledge. In this environment the teacher is often seen as a facilitator rather than a ‘source of … [Read more...] about Enquiry-Based Learning
Training process for 5 to 8 years of age
I would like to give our IFS community an insight into my process of teaching our young students, K-Year 2, the beautiful game of football. One of the problems in Australian football is the fact that many coaches who are working with kids and young people are doing so without any training. The … [Read more...] about Training process for 5 to 8 years of age
An interview with Head of Game Training, Patrick Zwaanswijk
In order to enable everybody to strive for and hopefully achieve the same goals we must always be transparent. What better way as a refresher than to interview the head of Game Training (GT) himself, Patrick Zwaanswijk?! 1. What kind of research has gone into the design of the GT program? The … [Read more...] about An interview with Head of Game Training, Patrick Zwaanswijk
New Heads of School and CCSC TV coming your way soon…
It is time to share my latest blog and I thought what better time to spread the word about some recent staff changes. In our latest CCSC newsletter recently sent via Skoolbag we made mention of some additions to the management team. In case you missed it, here is a recap. Over the past two … [Read more...] about New Heads of School and CCSC TV coming your way soon…
Skill Aquisition at CCSC
I asked Brad Porter, director of the Skill Aquisition phase at CCSC, some important questions about the program and how we as a college see the program benefitting our students. 1. What kind of research has gone into the design of the SA program? The Skill Acquisition program uses the guiding … [Read more...] about Skill Aquisition at CCSC
Support the FC Canteen
Most Saturdays during football season you'll find us set up in the newly established FC canteen next to "The Oval". The aroma of a traditional sports BBQ menu of sausage sandwiches, bacon and eggs, pies and sausage rolls fills the cold air and draws in hungry mouths. We also have a few … [Read more...] about Support the FC Canteen
No Thanks – I’m not good at that!
When I heard the reply 'No Thanks - I'm not good at that' from one of our Year 10 boys the other day my mind froze for a second before it went into overdrive...'What? Who cares! Why not try it? Just give it a go!' was what raced through my mind. This all came about from me offering a group of … [Read more...] about No Thanks – I’m not good at that!
Valuable Time
In a world that gets busier and busier by the day, it is highly important to value the time we have with family. Families come in all shapes and sizes, with many creaks and cracks and with all sorts of glories. My family is close-knit. We enjoy spending time together and always try our very … [Read more...] about Valuable Time
Family Time
Each night my family has a meal together sitting around the dinner table. The reason I mention this is that lately my children have mentioned that their friends either sit in front of the TV or in their room. Then they started to tell me that most nights they just grab cereal or toast which I find a … [Read more...] about Family Time
Cross Country Running At Its Best.
Centennial Park, Sydney was the venue for the CDSSA high college cross country this year. An early start, leaving college at 6:45am on a cold morning. We walked the 2km course which took us around the beautiful parklands, past the equestrian centre, football fields and duck ponds. The sun was … [Read more...] about Cross Country Running At Its Best.