A new term and new topic. Stage 4 are currently engaged in a theme that will be extremely close to their hearts -Themselves! or rather IDENTITY! Within PDHPE students are covering work that allows them to explore and reveal aspects of themselves. They have been busy working on … [Read more...] about Integrated Learning
Know Thy Impact
The start of this term has been very challenging for all and it feels like the term has only just started as we near the end of week three. During the last set of student holidays the management team from our college attended a Governance symposium hosted by the Association of Independent Schools … [Read more...] about Know Thy Impact
Stage 3 Term 2
Wow, I can't believe that we are in May already and our class has once again grown. I would like to welcome all our new students and their families. Please feel free to contact your child's mentor if you have any questions. This year I am studying full time and working full time. Alongside this I … [Read more...] about Stage 3 Term 2
WOW, What a start to Term 2!!!
Monday morning started with a staff meeting then into the cafe to get organised for the first day back with students on Tuesday. All of us in the cafe were happy with our preparation and went home to enjoy our last night of student break. Bang! The power went out and the week turned to chaos. The … [Read more...] about WOW, What a start to Term 2!!!
Cool your heels
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Chemistry is Everything
I have always enjoyed an active interest in all areas of science; in my teaching career I have taught Physics up to Year 10 and Chemistry to Year 8. Physics helps us to form a relationship with the physical world; our modern constructions, buildings, bridges, tunnels and dams could not have been … [Read more...] about Chemistry is Everything
Bom Dia
I was privileged to spend three months in Brazil and play for the great Pele's club, Santos. After reflecting on my career, I look on my time in Brazil as the greatest experience. The best part was soaking up the football culture. Everyone, everywhere was talking or playing football. I developed … [Read more...] about Bom Dia
Be a Lion
Throughout life our students are guaranteed to encounter peers and colleagues that may be rude, unkind or disrespectful. Unfortunately, not everyone has been brought up with the same morals, values and ideologies, therefore creating a society with varying opinions as to what is acceptable behaviour. … [Read more...] about Be a Lion
A personal reflection
With one of my children enrolling at IFS last term, I thought it would be an opportune time to reflect on his new experiences. I have chosen to address three areas which I have noticed have had the biggest impact over a short period of time. Project based learning – My son has certainly been … [Read more...] about A personal reflection
Learning in a Laboratory
The last few weeks of Term One have seen students from Stage Four working in the new science laboratory at IFS. For myself it was fantastic to be in a familiar environment. After spending so much time in rundown labs at university and other colleges, coming into a new science lab was like … [Read more...] about Learning in a Laboratory