Buying food in season is so important due to the fact that it gives our bodies the highest amount of vitamins and nutrients, not to mention taste. A pet hate of mine is seeing people reach for salt to add to a meal before even tasting it, (not that this happens in the cafe), as many … [Read more...] about Why can’t food just be natural?
A sports dad confesses: Don’t make same mistakes I did
This week I thought I'd share an article I came across from 'Today's Parent' in America. It's a timely reminder for all parents; leave the coaching to the coaches and let the kids play. They don't need or want your advice in the car or at half time. The best advice you can give your child before … [Read more...] about A sports dad confesses: Don’t make same mistakes I did
Playing for Fun
Today I witnessed a timely reminder about the value of letting kids just play football just for the sake of playing! Every Wednesday my group combines with Dan Barrett's group to play futsal at Niagara Park Futsal Centre. The kids love this venue because they get to try their skills in a … [Read more...] about Playing for Fun
Primary School Camp
I love college camps ... and I dread college camps, (a little). As a teacher, it's just part of the job. It's an exhausting time for us as teachers, but it's also a time where we laugh so much with our students and colleagues. I love camp because of the experiences we get to share with our students. … [Read more...] about Primary School Camp
Women’s World Cup 2015 – 25 things you need to know about the finals
Get your charts ready…. The World Cup starts this weekend… This is the largest and longest event in the history of the tournament. Comprising 24 teams, it starts on 6 June in Edmonton, where Canada play China, and concludes on 5 July. Eight countries are making their debuts: Cameroon, Costa … [Read more...] about Women’s World Cup 2015 – 25 things you need to know about the finals
Riding On the Wings of a Revolution
In 2007, former Prime Minister Rudd implemented the 'digital education revolution'. The scheme had ambitious aims including connecting all colleges to high speed broadband, a laptop for every child in years 9-12 in public colleges, new ICT research projects, teacher training and … [Read more...] about Riding On the Wings of a Revolution
Follow the Leader
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with parents to discuss the progress of their children here at IFS. While I enjoyed talking about the players, on reflection, I should have spent more time talking about the parents. If only they knew HOW valuable they are! Parent-athlete … [Read more...] about Follow the Leader
Busy Times in Stage 3
caresmorepics Stage 3 have had a busy week out of the classroom. Monday and Tuesday we had the CARES Bike Safety Education days. The police commented on how “energetic” the kids were but also how positive and happy they were too. They enjoyed the day and the competitive streak to keep all their … [Read more...] about Busy Times in Stage 3
Academic Week
Academic week is upon us. Many students and parents may not realise what this actually entails so I will elaborate for you. Each term students studying their HSC here at CCSC hang up their boots and tennis racquets for a week and undertake intensive academic study. Face to face hours are … [Read more...] about Academic Week
‘Soccerchix’ steal FIFA’s show
Three sleeps until the Women's World Cup. I'm jumping out of my skin, feeling very proud as a former Matilda to be sharing this moment in history with all you 'soccerchix' fans, family and friends of the women's game. Canada 2015 is going to be something special. While the FIFA debacle tries to … [Read more...] about ‘Soccerchix’ steal FIFA’s show