As a committed (and happy) non subscriber to the so-called social aspects of the internet (blogging, facebook, pinterest, etc, etc), I struggle to produce a blog when my turn rolls around each term. Recently, the practice of internet trolling caught my attention. It seems this is a macabre form … [Read more...] about What to blog, What to blog ??
2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup
The 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Columbia is just days from commencing, with the Futsalroos, the only officially recognised national futsal side in Australia, competing for the seventh time in the event. The Australians will be facing off against the world's best professional futsal … [Read more...] about 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup
Should you eat before a game?
Eating is a pervasive activity in Stage 4. There seems never a moment where having a snack isn't a good idea. This is an interesting article on the topic. "Performance starts with good nutrition. If you make the effort to travel to soccer games and tournaments, you might as well make the effort to … [Read more...] about Should you eat before a game?
End of Competition
As the end of the football competition has arrived for some players, and for some that means the finals are on, I would like to reflect on my team and its recent journey in the local U11's competition. They've played some great games and have shown good individual football skills in combination … [Read more...] about End of Competition
Football – a family affair!
It was a very proud moment for me as an older sister, when the media release appeared on Friday afternoon advising that my younger brother had signed his first A-League contract for Wellington … [Read more...] about Football – a family affair!
The revamped HSC
Last week I was fortunate enough to attend a BOSTES feedback session regarding the changes to the HSC for science. Any proposed changes to the HSC have traditionally become drawn-out affairs where everyone has an opinion and nothing good ever gets done. These changes are different and they are … [Read more...] about The revamped HSC
Newcastle Permanent Holiday Clinics
During the college holiday period, some of our football coaches were busy delivering clinics at Tuggerah and Dubbo. Under the tutelage of club legends Adam Kwasnik and Damien Brown, the goal was to provide fun and entertaining games whilst encouraging participation. Throughout the program, … [Read more...] about Newcastle Permanent Holiday Clinics
The jobs we’ll lose to machines — and the ones we won’t
Next week we start a gaming technology project and as you may or may not know, I'm a fan of TED Talks. I listened to this talk recently by Anthony Goldbloom and it seemed timely with what the kids will be doing for the rest of the term in this project. Goldbloom is a 33 year old Aussie and the … [Read more...] about The jobs we’ll lose to machines — and the ones we won’t
Truth and Wisdom
"Obviously in the world of sports, you go through different ups and downs than in normal life. You might be on top of the world playing or you're sidelined with an injury. Your teammates see you through the good and the bad. They see where your foundation lies in those moments." Tobin Heath - USA … [Read more...] about Truth and Wisdom
Public Speaking – Valuable for Life
Entering a public speaking competition is one way in which students who benefit from extension can gain valuable experiences for life. Learning how to speak publicly is important in equipping students with the confidence to speak in front of any audience throughout their lives. Last month, two … [Read more...] about Public Speaking – Valuable for Life