Working in an environment where I regularly see young, hungry athletes chasing their dreams provides me with many opportunities to help students realise that they are the ones who will ultimately have the biggest impact on their future. Yes we can coach, teach or mentor, but if a student does not … [Read more...] about Controlling your pivot points
Are lotteries worth It?
This term in Stage 5 mathematics we are studying probability, therefore I thought I would share the probability of winning Lotto with you all. Imagine this. There are 45 balls in a bucket. They are numbered from 1 to 45. Six of them will be chosen at random from the bucket. For a few dollars, you … [Read more...] about Are lotteries worth It?
The importance of asking teenagers the right questions
It is customary to ask teenagers what they want to do as they ‘grow up’. They are often queried on topics such as what car they would like, how they see themselves as sportspersons, how successful they want to be. These are really very simple questions. Not many people want to drive a rusty 1982 … [Read more...] about The importance of asking teenagers the right questions
Portion Control
Each day the chefs do their best to provide an appropriate sized nutritious meal for your child but some days we notice that children aren’t taking lunch at all or are coming back for thirds or more. Either way it’s not a healthy option. 1.Preparing and serving a nutritious meal for you and your … [Read more...] about Portion Control
Open Girls Football
On Monday, May 8, a selection of our IFS girls took part in the Association of Independent Co-Educational Schools (AICES) football tournament which gives players the opportunity to be selected as a representative of Independent colleges in our region. The colleges bring students from as … [Read more...] about Open Girls Football
Exciting new era for ITS !!!
There have been some huge and exciting new developments at our ITS site with our two brand new tennis courts at college being finalised and only a week away from opening. The surface is a hardcourt 'Flexipave®' surface very similar to the courts played on at the Australian … [Read more...] about Exciting new era for ITS !!!
Early Specialisation Myth
Early specialisation of youth athletes is a huge problem in many countries. Last week I had some excellent discussions with parents from my K-2 program about the CCSC Multi-Sport program. I came across a great video to further educate our college community on that topic. To see the video click … [Read more...] about Early Specialisation Myth
Is the gender gap finally closing?
Fifty years ago women were not allowed to run in a marathon. That changed in 1967 when at just 20 years of age Katherine Switzer registered to run in the Boston Marathon. She registered as "K.V. Switzer", a gender-neutral name with no intention of misleading officials. As the first woman registered … [Read more...] about Is the gender gap finally closing?
People Are Not Bears
People are not bears - clearly - however, a recent experience reminded me of a story which highlights the potential impact and power of reinforcement when interacting with others. The story goes like this (and it's a true story by the way): a man - let's call him Tasty - was walking in the woods … [Read more...] about People Are Not Bears
Next Briefing and Tour – Friday 19 May – Register Now!
Our next Information Briefing and Tour will be held on Friday 19 May from 9am - 11am. The first hour will be held in building 27 (HSC classroom) where there will be talks from Paul Chapman (Principal), Dan Barrett (Football Director) and Greg Brownlow (Tennis Director). The second hour will be a … [Read more...] about Next Briefing and Tour – Friday 19 May – Register Now!