https://youtu.be/9FH8wQb1214 As part of their course the IFS VET (Vocational Education Training) class have been experiencing a range of fitness classes and have taken part in various types of physical training. Here we see the class experiencing an F45 Functional Training session. The students … [Read more...] about Cert II Sport & Recreation VET class
The Place for Three Boys
2016 has well and truly begun and over the past seven weeks we have already experienced so many things at our college. I am very privileged to now have all three of my boys attending our college with Tully now in kindergarten, Zander in Year 3 and my oldest boy Indigo now in Year 8. As a parent … [Read more...] about The Place for Three Boys
If the World Were 100 People
With the focus in Stage 5 this term being "are we all created equal?", we analysed the following video in class recently. Students reactions were quite mixed as they realised how fortunate they are to be living in Australia and have the opportunities afforded to them. Not … [Read more...] about If the World Were 100 People
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants" This amazing quote has been an all-time favourite of mine for so many reasons. Whenever I remember this quote I think of humility, love, strength, companionship, hardship, passion and so many images over the years … [Read more...] about Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
IFS 2015/16 State Futsal Season
The IFS Futsal Club achieved excellent results in the recently concluded state futsal season. Heading into the final round of the season against West City Crusaders, eight of nine teams were still playing for a place in the Championship series. Five of our teams qualified for the Championship … [Read more...] about IFS 2015/16 State Futsal Season
Uniform Shop
UNIFORM SHOP Days of operation: Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday FOOTBALL All students should have now received their full kit – for anyone who hasn’t, please see Kerry during your break. TENNIS Tennis shirts have been allocated to all tennis students – if you have not received … [Read more...] about Uniform Shop
HSC: Tenacity and Resilience
A good HSC result is not built on easy days. School work, like sport, is a mental game. Without the proper mindset you will, at some point in your Stage 6 adventure, begin to falter and eventually experience significant problems. We all love an easy, relaxed day. That is the day where it all makes … [Read more...] about HSC: Tenacity and Resilience
“… And Breathe”
Please take a few moments to close your eyes and step out of your busy world to just breathe and be still. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADaYz0YtM3U … [Read more...] about “… And Breathe”
From Talent to Professional Football
I came across the following study the other day and found it very interesting and somewhat alarming. The extent to which the German youth development pathway exposes their talented players to physical, mental and emotional stress that leads 45 per cent to quit playing football before advancing to … [Read more...] about From Talent to Professional Football
The Power of Sport
Being a 'Sports' college, we can proudly say "we know a LOT about sport". Indeed I can, with conviction, say we have some 'sports' fanatics here at CCSC. With this in mind, Stage 5 have been looking at sport as a link between Australia and other countries in the world. “Sport has a crucial role … [Read more...] about The Power of Sport