It has been an incredible season for the CCSC State League Futsal Club with five teams making the finals series. Three teams are now waiting to play the grand final this coming Saturday, the 12's boys and the 15's and 17's girls. The level of competition for all of our teams has been … [Read more...] about Futsal – State League 2015/2016
The Game Intelligence Approach
“ There is no greater power on the football field than the players intelligence!" Hi my name is Andre Gumprecht and I would like to welcome everyone back to a new and exciting year here at CCSC. I am very excited to to be in charge of our U12’s and U13’s this year. I would like to give parents a … [Read more...] about The Game Intelligence Approach
Development: Complicated or Complex?
“Complex” isn’t the same thing as “complicated” - and the difference matters. Q. What's the difference between sending a rocket to the moon and the development of a young child? A. Sending a rocket to the moon is a complicated task, while the development of a child is a complex … [Read more...] about Development: Complicated or Complex?
‘What happened yesterday?’
Here at CCSC, through our study of history, we are always asking 'what happened yesterday?' As part of Stage 5 History this term, we are learning about human rights and the moral of treating others with equal respect and humanity regardless of culture, religion, ability or preferences. Being such an … [Read more...] about ‘What happened yesterday?’
Kids Keep Believing “The Jamie Vardy Story”
Jamie Vardy's rags-to-riches story from non-league to England International will inspire thousands of aspiring players battling away in our own youth clubs in Australia who feel they go unnoticed. If this story does not make you believe in hard work and determination, not to mention self belief, … [Read more...] about Kids Keep Believing “The Jamie Vardy Story”
That college does what?
I hope that our staff blogs are giving our families an insight into the daily goings-on within our college. Parents enrol their child/ren into our college because they want a different college experience to the “norm”. Every day I am inspired to lead a college that challenges the status … [Read more...] about That college does what?
Super Stage 4!
New students, new names to learn, new people to work with, new challenges ahead. We have had a super start to the new college term in Stage 4. We have an awesome team of teachers; myself, Dean, Lorraine, Marty and Soozie as well as Sue, Ugo, Toby and Bec coming to deliver … [Read more...] about Super Stage 4!
Thoughts
In the course of a single day, you will have about 50,000 thoughts. Worryingly, when we are in a bad mood or anxious, 90 percent of our thoughts are miserable and self-defeating. Just remember how exhausting it is to spend an hour or two in the company of someone who has nothing good to say … [Read more...] about Thoughts
Poetry Poetry Poetry
In English Stage 5 have started off the year with some work on poetry. When I announced that this is what we were doing multiple moans and groans were heard throughout the classroom. In an attempt to avoid these moans and groans I have tried to steer away from the traditional idea of … [Read more...] about Poetry Poetry Poetry
Kinder Incredibles First Week at CCSC 2016
Wow! What an awesome start to college for the CCSC Kinder Incredibles! The students have shown confidence, courage, kindness and determination. They have had fun trying new things and making new friends. Here is a sneak peak into some of the activities that Kinder have been up to in … [Read more...] about Kinder Incredibles First Week at CCSC 2016