For the 36th time, the annual FFA National Futsal Championships were run and won in January. This prestigious event is one of the biggest on the futsal calendar with the best of youth futsal from Australia on display. With futsal in New South Wales being arguably the strongest of any state in … [Read more...] about 2017 FFA National Futsal Championships
Setting up the challenge for 2017 in Stage 4
Students today have instant access to information through technology and the web, manage their own acquisition of knowledge through informal learning and can move beyond being consumers of content to become producers and publishers. As a result, traditional teaching and learning methods are becoming … [Read more...] about Setting up the challenge for 2017 in Stage 4
Reflecting on New Classroom Practices
I’m new to Twitter. I have avoided it for years thinking that I didn’t need another social platform. However, this year I have been employing Twitter to develop my own professional practice. Turns out it is an excellent way to communicate and engage with teaching and other relevant professionals who … [Read more...] about Reflecting on New Classroom Practices
Finland
Earlier this year I was given the extraordinary opportunity to attend an International Educational Conference in Finland. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that international travel would be on the table for a teacher, but working in a college such as ours I have learnt that anything and … [Read more...] about Finland
Be the Sponge
During week two of this term myself and fellow football coach Will Vazquez spent a week at The Australian Institute of Sport, kicking off our A-Licence studies. The A-licence is the second highest qualification in football with only the Pro-Licence being higher. It was great to be in a room with … [Read more...] about Be the Sponge
A new era = New challenges
I am never one to shy away from a challenge. This term I have taken on the dual role of senior football coach and PDHPE teacher. I have only been in the role for a month and am already reaping the benefits of experiencing what demands are placed on our students each and every day. I love being … [Read more...] about A new era = New challenges
Learning about learning
It’s been a sensational start to the year with our brand new Stage One! I’ve been so excited to welcome our new families to CCSC, as well as welcoming our returning students. In Stage One, we have been learning about how we can have healthy bodies as well as healthy minds. We have been exploring … [Read more...] about Learning about learning
ITS students star at training and at ASISSA tennis trials!
For the start of term 1 our ITS primary and high college students have been working very hard testing their athletic ability and tennis techniques and have already been to Sydney for a representative college trial day. Some of the tasks the students have completed include 5 minute runs, beep … [Read more...] about ITS students star at training and at ASISSA tennis trials!
Kaizen
At the Central Coast Sports College one of our trademarks is Kaizen. What is Kaizen? Kaizen is the practice of continuous improvement. Today Kaizen is recognised worldwide as an important pillar of an organisation’s long-term competitive strategy. Kaizen is continuous improvement that is based … [Read more...] about Kaizen
Sustained Effort
I recently travelled in the North of Cambodia. During my trip I had the chance to visit quite a few Buddhist shrines and climb atop the central tower of the complexes. I was struck by the sheer slope of the climb and the size of the very tall and very narrow steps to get there. It was then explained … [Read more...] about Sustained Effort