There are so many conversations about what makes a professional sports person. Why do some rise to the top, while others fall by the wayside? Is there a special formula that makes a champion? How can I make it to the professional ranks of my chosen sport? One of the major components of the … [Read more...] about Maximising your training session is an expectation, not a given
IS IT CHAPMAN?……. NO! ITS CHIPMAN!!
The new chips for sale in the cafe are the talk of the town. The brand is Thomas Chipman and they are 100% gluten free and certified organic. The sale price is $4.50 which seems high but it is a large packet and the cafe is making minimum money on them. They are coach approved so say no … [Read more...] about IS IT CHAPMAN?……. NO! ITS CHIPMAN!!
Be prepared.
There is a great quote from Benjamin Franklin who said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Our Stage 6 students have just concluded their preliminary course studies during this past week. They have completed their yearly examinations for Earth and Environmental Science, … [Read more...] about Be prepared.
Uniform Store
Uniform Information So, you’ve just started at IFS / ITS! You’re excited to be here and you’re even more excited to get your kit and unique student number! Your kit includes the following: 1 white shirt 4 blue shirts (2 training) 5 pairs shorts 5 pairs socks So, how do you … [Read more...] about Uniform Store
Self Discipline
Having self-discipline is a lifelong task that many of us find difficult to maintain with all the temptations and pressures we face. As parents and carers we must be focused on being self- disciplined for our own well-being and also the well-being of our children. As difficult as it may be, it is … [Read more...] about Self Discipline
Books that Influence my Parenting.
Do you enjoy reading parenting books? I must admit that I don't always devour the books cover to cover and at some, I just roll my eyes. I do however dip into them when I am having a parenting crisis. Parenting is not easy, there is no rule book and decisions need to be made that are right for … [Read more...] about Books that Influence my Parenting.
Bill Turner Cup
Yesterday saw the IFS Bill Turner Cup team travel to the newly developed Northern NSW Football headquarters in Speers Point for the 1st and 2nd rounds of the competition. The boys represented the college with aplomb on the day, eventually beaten 3-1 by a quality Warners Bay outfit in the 2nd … [Read more...] about Bill Turner Cup
The Whole of Football Plan… a great opportunity
David Gallop, the FFA CEO, launched the ‘Whole of Football Plan’, (WOFP), early in May. It provides the template for the next FFA Strategic Plan for the period 2015-19. It has some key strategies and goals that support what we are doing at the college and presents opportunities to work in football … [Read more...] about The Whole of Football Plan… a great opportunity
CREATING A SCHOOL CULTURE
This week I took advantage of the unfriendly weather and began to implement a college culture program. We explored and discussed many things and along the way identified who we are as individuals and who we are as a college. ** “The desire to form and join a group is extremely powerful and … [Read more...] about CREATING A SCHOOL CULTURE
Love Bites @ IFS
Yesterday I had a fantastic day with our Year 10 students learning about Love Bites. Now before you think, "What on earth are you teaching our kids?!?", let me explain the clever play on words.... Love Bites is a social awareness program developed by NAPCAN’s, (National Association for Prevention … [Read more...] about Love Bites @ IFS