Have you ever taken the time to consider 'How much do I love Australia?' Being a Scot living in this amazing country, this question is one I frequently ponder. During the next two weeks, Stage 5 will take a journey into the wonder and beauty of the Australian Continent through the lens of 'What … [Read more...] about Loving Australia
What’s Happening in Stage 3
Coming from a mainstream primary setting but having dabbled in Project Based Learning for the last three years, I now believe it is an effective way to teach concepts in an engaging real-world way. This type of learning does take some adjusting to, especially if you've come from a more structured … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Stage 3
Stage 4 Getaway at Camp Wombaroo
There’s nothing better than getting a big group of young kids together at a college camp where old friendships are strengthened, and new friendships forged. There are a number of new students this year, and their introduction to the college was now going to take them far from home on a great … [Read more...] about Stage 4 Getaway at Camp Wombaroo
Becoming a senior player…..
Senior players are those players in the squad that lead the more inexperienced or junior players in how they conduct themselves on and off the field on the path to becoming good professionals. It is coveted position in a team, and one that is earned rather than awarded. To become a senior player, … [Read more...] about Becoming a senior player…..
How do we drive learning?
At IFS, we deliver the required board of studies curriculum content a little differently to other colleges. We present the work to students through project-based learning. PBL is about learning things simultaneously and being guided through the process of researching to gain knowledge and present … [Read more...] about How do we drive learning?
Integrating Core Learning Skills into a PBL Project, IFS-ITS Style
I’d suggest that by now most of our college community have a good basic understanding of many aspects of Project Based Learning. Over the last couple of years since IFS-ITS first came on the scene, there have been many blogs that have explored the fundamentals of PBL, as well there have been … [Read more...] about Integrating Core Learning Skills into a PBL Project, IFS-ITS Style
The Art of Being Organised
This year that we wanted our students to use folders to keep any written work in. As a teacher, marking work has always been something that often comes home with you, and carrying piles of books can be quite difficult. So to me, using folders was the answer. I can take home sheets to mark, rather … [Read more...] about The Art of Being Organised
CCSC Trial Days
For those in our CCSC community that were not aware, in June, 2014, we adopted a trial process for prospective students prior to enrolling in our college. This trial process, known as Trial Days, involves each student spending a full day at CCSC, undergoing up to six assessments in the one … [Read more...] about CCSC Trial Days
Welcome to the Cafe 2015
I would like welcome back all returning students and teachers from last year and a warm welcome to the new students and teachers starting this year. As you may have heard last year we finished with approximately 260 students + staff and this year we have 340 students + staff that’s a massive … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Cafe 2015
Stage 3 is Well Underway
Hi Everyone, So a quick recap of the last two years:- Two years ago I was in building 25 with the WHOLE of primary. One teacher for the whole of primary, I know it sounds crazy but let me put that into perspective. The whole of primary was 11 children. Two years later we now have 5 teachers and … [Read more...] about Stage 3 is Well Underway