As my blog has fallen right in the middle of Year 9 camp I will share some photos and videos from our time so far. On Tuesday, Year 9 left for their four day camp to Mt Victoria. After an exhausting and strenuous trek, they were looking forward to a little more luxury and a lot less walking. Over … [Read more...] about Year 9 Camp Update
My Garden – Mindfulness
When life gets so busy it is very hard sometimes to take a break. One of my favourite "me times" has been the recent advent of our family garden at home. It took us a few months to get it all together, (yes, there is still some work to do), however, each morning after I get ready for the day I … [Read more...] about My Garden – Mindfulness
Words for every teenager out there
Last week we farewelled our current Year 12 class during their graduation formal at Linton Gardens. Below is the speech I gave on the evening and I personally think it sends an important message to the youth of today. The students were our second graduating group and it has been rewarding to … [Read more...] about Words for every teenager out there
Reaching new heights
As the anticipation grows for the commencement of our next HSC class we have a week of camp at the foot- hills of the Blue Mountains. With the structure of our HSC our aim on this camp is to build cohesion and set common goals amongst the group for the year that is to follow. It’s great to see … [Read more...] about Reaching new heights
The Power of Feedback
Below is a great little video called "Austin’s Butterfly" (2012). This video shows how a first grade student completes a scientific drawing of a butterfly. Initially Austin drew what he thought was his “best work”, an accurate image of a butterfly but he soon realised that his peers did not … [Read more...] about The Power of Feedback
I don’t know much about art, but I like to create
The Year 8's took a trip to Sydney to the Art Gallery of NSW. The aim of the trip was to look at different art making practices: sculpture, ceramics, metal, graphics, textiles and more to give them an idea that not all artists are amazingly talented with the brush or pen, but that art … [Read more...] about I don’t know much about art, but I like to create
Skoolbag
This term CCSC has implemented a new user-friendly communication tool called Skoolbag. I hope by now most parents/carers have downloaded our new Skoolbag app to their phone/iPad. General college notifications such as alerts and news and events are now being communicated via this app. For those … [Read more...] about Skoolbag
My A-League Preview at a Glance – Adam Kwasnik
1. Sydney FC - Experienced quality added right throughout the squad. Arnold has made it clear he wants to rectify last season and with arguably the best coaching staff and playing squad at his disposal, Sydney look like heading back to their glory days. Defence wins titles and Sydney will … [Read more...] about My A-League Preview at a Glance – Adam Kwasnik
CCSC Strength and Conditioning Squad
To our Year 10 students
After a successful Year 10 you are about to embark on the adventure of Years 11 and 12. I know that many of you are concerned about your ability to ‘understand’ the work when in reality the skills you need in order to be successful are far different. Let me give you some (friendly) advice. • You … [Read more...] about To our Year 10 students