What is failure? It is when your objectives are not met in some way. It is a timely topic now that senior students are receiving their yearly test results and some will invariably find a misalignment between expectations and reality. However, failure is much more than that. It is the main driver of … [Read more...] about Failure and Self Improvement
Mother’s Day in the Cafe
Hi Everyone, I have to say that our Mother's Day breakfast was a hit with all who could make it. Thank you all for your comments and to all the staff who helped make it the special day it was. Unfortunately due to competition from other colleges the turnout wasn't what I had hoped. We had … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day in the Cafe
Uniform Shop
Hi All, With the cold weather approaching, we hope to have all of our students outfitted in their tracksuits over the coming weeks. Please be patient as this is a mammoth task to complete. At present, students will receive their 2016 kit allocation of one tracksuit. Should there be any … [Read more...] about Uniform Shop
Less is more … The importance of play at Stage 4 camp
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around every once in a while you could miss it - Ferris Bueller Sally put up a great post and video of our Stage 4 camp which is well worth looking at. Needless to say, the kids really enjoyed it. One thing that might have gone unnoticed by some of … [Read more...] about Less is more … The importance of play at Stage 4 camp
Uphold the Game’s Integrity
In the serious business of sport, we can sometimes forget that our ultimate responsibility as facilitators of our chosen activity, is to ensure that our players, above all, enjoy the game. What better way to enjoy the game than by playing it. As coaches we can get caught up in detail by trying … [Read more...] about Uphold the Game’s Integrity
When Professionalism Really Matters…
Why people involved in football youth development need to be professionals! http://sportsscientists.com/2009/01/the-matthew-effect/ … [Read more...] about When Professionalism Really Matters…
Broken Bay Camp
Nestled in a small bay on the Hawkesbury river, around the corner from Patonga, lies Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre. The only way into the centre is via ferry and mobile reception is very limited so we were not sure how well this camp would go over five days of isolation. As it turned … [Read more...] about Broken Bay Camp
Adam Kwasnik – Looking to the Future
I have been involved in football for over 25 years, starting as a youngster in the Penrith/Blacktown region representing the Rooty Hill Gunners from U6-9's, (grassroots club). From there I progressed to the Blacktown City Demons from U11 to first grade (National Premier League). In 2001 I signed … [Read more...] about Adam Kwasnik – Looking to the Future
More Social. Less Media
"Part of the struggle of living well in the modern world is learning and relearning how to use technology without letting technology use you." -Dallas Hartwig Click Here This is a problem we all struggle with. Social media platforms and mindless games such as 'Clash of Clans' are created by … [Read more...] about More Social. Less Media
Today in History
To me, being a history teacher is more than 'teaching kids about the past'. I prefer to relate history as the yesterdays which influence our today, which in turn shapes tomorrow and the many tomorrows thereafter. A wise man once said, “Study the past if you would define the future.” (Confucius - … [Read more...] about Today in History