This year, Stage 4 students have been working hard on building their technological skills across all their projects and subjects. As a Stage, we recognise the need for our students to be able to access their learning, (and teachers), from home and while away from the college. In my last … [Read more...] about Stage 4 – Blended Learning
Parents: You need to play your part
With the winter football season fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to remind you, as a parent, of the crucial role you play in your child's development, not only as an athlete, but psychosocially. If you want your child to come out of the season having had a positive experience, you … [Read more...] about Parents: You need to play your part
What is learning?
I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and I saw a post on an education page which said "Personal Qualities Not Measured by Tests". The list which followed included qualities such as, creativity, critical thinking, resilience, motivation, persistence, empathy, humour, self … [Read more...] about What is learning?
Talent v passion: What’s going to get you to the top?
What will be the driving force behind your success? Andre poses this fundamental question. How will you respond? http://youtu.be/pd2IjxmDNzM … [Read more...] about Talent v passion: What’s going to get you to the top?
The Taste of Success
It’s getting to that time in the term when our thoughts start to drift towards the holidays … and all the chocolate we're going to be eating. The good news is - we’ll get that break soon enough. But the bad news is - switching off our brains too early won’t do us any favours in the long run. For all … [Read more...] about The Taste of Success
IFS U/16’s Dealing with Randomness
U/ 16 ‘s Dealing with Randomness The under 16’s have worked incredibly hard over the past term on playing to a set of principles for both attacking and defending. These are beliefs formed by myself as coach, that set the framework for our playing style. The players have learned over the past … [Read more...] about IFS U/16’s Dealing with Randomness
WHAT IS THAT!!!!!
"What is that?" is a question we often hear in the Cafe, so I can only assume that the students some days have trouble explaining what they have had for lunch. Each day we write on our black board and highlight our new electronic menu display what is on today's menu, however, the students often miss … [Read more...] about WHAT IS THAT!!!!!
A great start to 2015 – Science Topic
"FINAL copy - ready for proofing Congratulations to all the stage 5 students for starting the new college year with a bang! A fantastic collective effort has seen the Science topic completed at a great pace. Our new science lab (more of that in the next blog) has proven very popular, … [Read more...] about A great start to 2015 – Science Topic
Everything in Moderation – Healthy Eating
As a person who devotes a large portion of their life to food (more so than most) it amuses me to watch eating fads come and go. It’s not a secret that the majority of us eat far too much processed foods in our diet, but there does seem to be a recent shift in our thinking for the … [Read more...] about Everything in Moderation – Healthy Eating
School Camp 2015
During week two, Years 7 and 8 experienced camping and mountain hiking just south of Sydney and explored the Southern Highlands' thick forests, treks and beautiful bushland. I checked into camp early Wednesday morning relieving Coach Dan Barrett after his three days of camping duties. I was … [Read more...] about School Camp 2015