From the beginning of this term, our two Under 10s teams have taken shape and begun the process of getting ready for the season ahead under the new name of IFS FC. So far, our preparation consists of two skill acquisition sessions as well as a futsal, yoga and multi-sport session each week. These … [Read more...] about Introducing… Tim’s U10s!
A Reminder to Look at Things Differently …
One of my favourite scenes from one of my favourite movies Dead Poets Society is when English teacher John Keating (played by the amazing Robin Williams) uses an engaging, simple and symbolic classroom exercise to remind his students to constantly look at things in a different way. He invites them … [Read more...] about A Reminder to Look at Things Differently …
Fun eye-openers
As a teacher one of the most enjoyable experiences is watching a 'lightbulb' moment, when a student suddenly has their notion of the world tipped on its head to some degree and an old understanding replaced by a new and more fascinating one. In recent times I have had discussions with students … [Read more...] about Fun eye-openers
The Importance of Subject Specific Networking
Recently, I joined the History Teachers group page on Facebook. Now you may be thinking, 'Well, THAT does not sound very professional!' I can assure you that it is! I am also a member of the English Teachers Association of NSW group page. Of course, most professional networking takes place at … [Read more...] about The Importance of Subject Specific Networking
Read My Lips
During the primary years, colleges have proven themselves adept at teaching children to read. Great news for primary college teachers and children. Reading is the key skill humans use to access new information and in modern hyper-connected, Bluetooth, streaming social society (some call Junk … [Read more...] about Read My Lips
Some feel the rain. Others just get wet
Growing up on a farm 400km west of Sydney with an average rainfall of 526mm gave me an appreciation for rain. Gosford had more rain today than my parents have had in total this year. Out there it is your livelihood. The topic of weather is often the start of every conversation, fills any awkward … [Read more...] about Some feel the rain. Others just get wet
A lesson in maturity
As we pass the mid-stage of the first semester, I thought I would share some of my experiences so far as a new football coach at IFS. The past few weeks have been extremely challenging due to the weather, but a real effort has been made by the students and staff to ensure that valuable time is … [Read more...] about A lesson in maturity
Goal Setting …. Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Here at ITS we have been very active about getting students to set personal goals. With the wet weather it has been a great time to reflect on our performances and also to focus on what we want to achieve in the future. ITS students are put into separate coaching pods and they have to set … [Read more...] about Goal Setting …. Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Kids’ bedtimes – consistency is key to learning and development
A couple of weeks ago we had an information evening with our Kindergarten - Year 2 parents about all aspects of the college. One objective was to help your child be successful at the Central Coast Sports College. Today I would like to take the opportunity to highlight one of the two takeaway … [Read more...] about Kids’ bedtimes – consistency is key to learning and development
A Tsunami is Coming
The pace of technological change is increasing exponentially with implications for all of us. Robotic developments are already changing the way work is organised and carried out and will invariably lead to an accelerated disappearance of factory jobs. Driving jobs will eventually go the way of the … [Read more...] about A Tsunami is Coming