What is the value of writing in an age dominated by digital communication and why do students still need to write in forms such as short stories, poetry and essays? These are important questions for 21st century learners and society. Writing has changed. Contexts and ways of writing have … [Read more...] about Why Do We Still Write Creatively?
Can We Teach Creativity?
One of the most slippery dimensions of learning and teaching is creativity. It's notoriously difficult to quantify. The current educational research suggests the essential ingredients are: curiosity, open-mindedness, imagination and problem solving. None of these things function in isolation, but … [Read more...] about Can We Teach Creativity?
Senior PDHPE Class – Keeping It ‘Real’
The current Australian PDHPE curriculum has a major focus on Australians health and much of the syllabus is theory based. Students at CCSC are independent learners who often like to challenge the 'norm' and as a result the delivery of the HSC course at CCSC may look a little different to other … [Read more...] about Senior PDHPE Class – Keeping It ‘Real’
“Crunch&Sip”, Healthy Eating Habits
Did you know that only 5.1 per cent of Australian children between the ages 2-18 are consuming the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables? Whilst 68 per cent of Australian children are consuming their recommended servings of fruit each day, only a tiny 5.4 per cent of them are consuming … [Read more...] about “Crunch&Sip”, Healthy Eating Habits
IFS Dominant at Futsal Championship
After a successful campaign at the FNSW Futsal School Championship in the tough Sutherland region, expectations were high for our home region when the event came to Niagara Park Stadium last week. With a massive 120 college teams registered across the 14s,16s and open age groups, IFS was in for a … [Read more...] about IFS Dominant at Futsal Championship
IFS Info Day This Friday
IFS will hold an Information Day this Friday, June 17 and for those interested in enrolling this year or next, it is a must to attend. Our CEO and Principal, Paul Chapman will start the day off in our Year 5 and Year 6 classroom at 9am and after a guided tour of our campus the morning will conclude … [Read more...] about IFS Info Day This Friday
Developing Creative Potential
1. Delay Playing 11-A-Side For As Long As Possible The great Brazilian World Cup Winner Juninho did not play 11-a-side until he was 13 years of age and the same is true of many great players around the world today. The game must be tailored to suit the young players, not … [Read more...] about Developing Creative Potential
Yoga for Athletes
Yoga is an important part of the football program here at IFS. We are very lucky to have Helen from Umina Beach Yoga come in each week to work with our children. I came across the following article outlining some of the benefits of yoga practice for athletes and thought it would be great to share. … [Read more...] about Yoga for Athletes
The importance of teamwork
Often classes, especially senior classes, are highly competitive places where students feel the need to perform in a very individualised environment. There is however a clear advantage in promoting teamwork in the classroom. Working as part of a group will provide the stimulus needed to improve … [Read more...] about The importance of teamwork
Creating Leaders, not Followers
Upon nomination to lead the collaboration that was to be the 2015 CCSC Yearbook I had no idea what I was in for. I should have heeded the wise words to start as early as possible from Sally (2014 Yearbook) and Gavin (2013 inaugural Yearbook). Underestimating the task ahead resulted in a crazy … [Read more...] about Creating Leaders, not Followers