[embeddoc url="https://ccsc.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Swimming-Carnival-Transport-2015.pdf" viewer="google"]Location: Mingara One – swimming pool Start time: 9.30 Finish time: 15.30 … [Read more...] about Swimming Carnival Transport – Mon 2nd March 2015
Soccer made compulsory to achieve Xi’s ‘Chinese Football Dream’
During my research on our opponents in the lead up to Australia's Asian Cup campaign, I came across an interesting article on China. It explored the path that Chinese football is taking in order to bring 'round ball game' success to the country . I automatically thought of us here at IFS. In … [Read more...] about Soccer made compulsory to achieve Xi’s ‘Chinese Football Dream’
Stage 3 Remote Control Cars
So over the last three weeks we have been looking at remote control cars. So how do we use remote control cars to teach children? Well let me explain. Over the past three weeks, the students have had to design a race car track of their own. In their design, they were to work out the area, … [Read more...] about Stage 3 Remote Control Cars
Student discussions in the Open Learning Space.
One of the reasons that the open learning space enhances student’s learning in Stage 5 is the effect it has on group discussion. As students sit in groups of 5 or 6 most of the time, they have the chance to discuss issues and work with their peers. This suits students who are perhaps shy or do not … [Read more...] about Student discussions in the Open Learning Space.
Stage 4 – Welcome to 2015
Welcome to our families and welcome back to our returning families. I am excited for another inspiring and enjoyable year at IFS. Stage 4 has had a crazy start to 2015; we had only been at college for four days when we went to our annual camp. This year camp took us to Camp Wombaroo, about 20 … [Read more...] about Stage 4 – Welcome to 2015
Flamingo U-10’s Futsal training
http://youtu.be/ZDW2FASAo9s Please watch this Video about the under 10's Futsal training of Flamingo Football Club Brazil. The Coach/Commentator is talking about Positioning, Passing, 1st Touch, etc. All the basics that every player needs to improve his technique and overall game … [Read more...] about Flamingo U-10’s Futsal training
Lost something?
There is so much lost property piling up in sick bay we are running out of space for sick people! Anything that is labelled/identifiable is returned to the owner, IFS socks are washed (by Mell or me) and held in the office as spares (as are most of the towels). As well as the IFS labelled gear … [Read more...] about Lost something?
Working with the cloud
One remarkable feature of learning and teaching in this century is that it is happening in a growing culture of participation and connectedness. The current generation of students has unparalleled access to information through digital media at home and on the move. Despite attempts by the media to … [Read more...] about Working with the cloud
Keane vs Vieira
This week with some of our individualised program players, we presented a video documentary on two of the most revered footballers of the past 20 years. Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane shared a vicious rivalry which often played a pivotal role in deciding the destiny of the English Premier League title … [Read more...] about Keane vs Vieira
Maths in 2015
First of all I would like to welcome year seven students to High School at IFS. The transition to High School is an exciting time for students, and I can already see that our IFS students are well prepared and ready for the challenge. Stage four Mathematics is well underway. Students are focusing … [Read more...] about Maths in 2015