New sports are on the horizon! Basketball and Dance will become part of our Academy programs. If you are a representative level student athlete in these sports, then we want you at CCSC. You can apply to trial by heading to our website to complete your qualifying application form. … [Read more...] about New Sports Launching
Life philosophy: Have less, be more!
Tanya Brown is our new Head of Multi-sport whose experience in all things education is an inspiration in itself. Working as a primary teacher at North East Public School of Distance Education in Port Macquarie and Hay, her role was to provide education to students who lived either too far to … [Read more...] about Life philosophy: Have less, be more!
The Ups and Downs of Home Schooling
I never thought I’d see the day that I would be at home teaching my own children! Even as a teacher myself, I thought it would be a hard gig. It is definitely easier to teach other people’s children than your own. Right now we find ourselves in this very unusual and unprecedented period, where we … [Read more...] about The Ups and Downs of Home Schooling
What about homework ?
CCSC's policy of no homework recently featured on the ABC 7.30 Report. You can read more about the reasons here as Paul Chapman explains his views. After working in the education sector for many years and completing a lot of research, it is my belief that the case against homework is compelling … [Read more...] about What about homework ?
Elite coach joins CCSC Netball Program
Central Coast Sports College is pleased to welcome on board Jen Wright. Bringing with her a wealth of experience Jen joins our netball coaching staff. An elite accredited netball coach and PDHPE teacher, she has extensive experience in pre elite and elite youth development and comments; “I am really … [Read more...] about Elite coach joins CCSC Netball Program
Central Coast Sports College appoints new Head of Football
Central Coast Sport College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cooper, former Newcastle Jets Academy Technical Director and current National Under 15’s Joeys Assistant Coach as CCSC’s new Head of Football. Cooper, a qualified teacher, played professionally and semi-professionally … [Read more...] about Central Coast Sports College appoints new Head of Football
Monumental Personal Achievement
Early last term, Oscar Finch embarked on a personal improvement mission. Tired of not keeping up on the football pitch he approached Gavin Thomas, Head of the Athletic Development Unit to design a physical and nutritional program to help him achieve the goals he had set for himself. He wanted to … [Read more...] about Monumental Personal Achievement
The Power of the Spoken Word
Recently a group of Year 9 and 10 students were selected to attend a workshop about the power of the spoken word, to complement their studies this term. Students were selected based on a combination of criteria; specifically, passion for the 'Power of Speech' unit they have been studying, … [Read more...] about The Power of the Spoken Word
Where Are They Now?
This year has been full of ups and downs and many days ended with me questioning myself. I took on an apprenticeship with Brehar Building Pty in January this year whist also working an occasional Saturday in real estate with Domain Property group and McGrath just so I had a plan B if things didn't … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
What CCSC Taught Me I’m currently working at SBS in Sales Operations. I’m the youngest staff-wide at SBS so I haven’t achieved much in the way of promotion/raises as yet! I have taken on a lot of the responsibilities within the team though and added a lot to my resume. I’ve had … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?