We staff are very proud of our record in the tennis and football games against the students and we intend to win both the events again! First, the tennis games will be played at the Gosford Tennis Centre, where several staff will get tested against some of the young and talented tennis kids from the … [Read more...] about Staff vs Students – Wednesday, December 14
Farewell to Year 8
This year my fifteen year old finished Year 10. It felt like ten minutes since he ditched me at the high college gate and the era of helicopter parenting ended. They grow quickly physically, socially and emotionally at this age - and that isn't a simple or smooth process for most kids. One of the … [Read more...] about Farewell to Year 8
Condolences
Given the recent events that have shocked the footballing community, I felt it only fitting to provide some reflection on the tragedy that has taken place. My condolences go out the Chapecoense teammates, families and supporters. We can only imagine the grief and suffering they are currently … [Read more...] about Condolences
ITS wins everything at US open event!
ITS players have done an amazing job and won every event at the US Open Hot Shots event at Gosford Tennis Centre. The last Hot Shots event of the year had around 60 players entered from the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. It was fantastic to see another big event with great energy … [Read more...] about ITS wins everything at US open event!
A Week of Wisdom
Tennis royalty came to town last week in the form of Roger Rasheed. Roger has coached some of the best tennis players of all time including Lleyton Hewitt, Grigor Dimitrov and Gael Monfils. Roger spent the week at CCSC passing on his wealth of knowledge in a number of training sessions and talks to … [Read more...] about A Week of Wisdom
How important are “The Arts” ?
As I have been reflecting on 2016 and the many new experiences our students have been exposed to, I can’t help but consider the place of “The Arts” in a young person’s life. This became particularly evident when on a recent excursion many of our Stage 4 students had not been to an art gallery, a … [Read more...] about How important are “The Arts” ?
Stage 2 Garden and Adventure Park
Stage 2 have been very hard at work this term with all students participating in the construction of an edible garden and adventure playground for the college. The students have been able to develop their skills in resilience, patience and teamwork whilst putting the garden beds together, planting … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Garden and Adventure Park
The Futsal Goalkeeper
It is hard to argue that the futsal goalkeeper doesn't have the toughest role in most futsal matches, and one of the most important. In a single futsal match there are often more shots than a football side might have in an entire season, with IFS Futsal Club sides recording over 50 shots in … [Read more...] about The Futsal Goalkeeper
Generosity
The spirit of generosity is alive and well at our college. When our students help each other, when they forgive each other the small slights of everyday living, when they are gentle and kind to each other, when they encourage each other and when they share in each other’s successes they show … [Read more...] about Generosity
Why we do it
It has been a very eventful year at CCSC, after so many competitions, camps, college events and of course the continuing evolution of the football program. As the college year is nearing its end, we all start to reflect on the successes we have had on and off the park. Although there are always … [Read more...] about Why we do it