CCSC Swimming Carnival for 2017 was the first k-12 event that we have held.The day began swimmingly with the competitors flying from the blocks in the 50m freestyle and kindy -Year 1 students engaging in their multi-skills sessions. This was the first time we had the youngsters with us and although … [Read more...] about Everything Went Swimmingly
What Once Was!
Lately I've been reflecting on the past, remembering the original kitchen that was here at IFS when I started. I began my journey here in the second year of the college - we started with approximately 180 students and finished with close to 240. I'm thankful for the kitchen upgrades as it would … [Read more...] about What Once Was!
Getting to Know Nathan Ralph
Hello to everyone reading this blog and thank you for taking the time to do so. Firstly, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Nathan Ralph and I have come on board this year with CCSC as a part-time football coach. I am currently coaching the U13's and U14's who are not playing … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Nathan Ralph
Getting to know Brendan
Hi to everyone reading this blog. My name is Brendan Ayton and this is my first year teaching at CCSC and first ever blog entry. I’m currently working as one of the Stage 4 and Stage 5 mathematics teachers. Before starting my mathematics/teaching degree I worked for three years as a … [Read more...] about Getting to know Brendan
The Challenge of Change
Change is inevitable. We experience change every day of our lives whether it’s something as small as having a tea in the morning instead of our usual coffee, or something bigger, like a new hair colour, moving house, a change in relationships or a change in career paths. At the beginning of 2017, I … [Read more...] about The Challenge of Change
Introducing Newcastle Futsal
My role has changed at IFS now. As well as coaching the IFS FC Under 9s team, I am taking futsal to the Hunter region. Being from Newcastle, I am excited to start competitions in my hometown to promote futsal as football's 'golden game of development' as well as encourage the … [Read more...] about Introducing Newcastle Futsal
Hands Up
Recently I’ve been spending time each week in different work spaces and apart from it being a great experience in terms of getting to know exactly what other staff members’ days involve, it’s been very inspiring to see our volunteers doing what they do as well. I wanted to know what inspires our … [Read more...] about Hands Up
Is it time for Crawford 2.0?
In 2003 the Crawford report into Soccer Australia brought about many changes to football that, in my opinion, have brought about huge improvements to the game. Becoming champions of Asia would have to be the pinnacle of the achievements of the report, underpinned by the success of both the Hyundai … [Read more...] about Is it time for Crawford 2.0?
I’m still here!
Since returning to the CCSC office this year some of you may have noticed my absence from the front desk! After spending over two years on the ‘front line’ I was lucky enough to move into a new role working closely with Damien Brown, our Enrolment Officer. I am still here, but now share a space in … [Read more...] about I’m still here!
School Student Transport Concession Cards
If a student requires a proof of age or senior secondary student concession card please see the office. The proof of age is issued to college students under 16 years of age who appear more mature, the senior secondary student concession card is issued to college students 16 years of age and over … [Read more...] about School Student Transport Concession Cards