This video summarises what talent development in football is all about. http://youtu.be/vKA4w2O61Xo Talent breaks the rules. … [Read more...] about Yes it follows my rule, but it’s not my rule.
A stitch in time
This year at IFS we have seen stage 4 students design and construct wooden boxes. The fabulous designs were outstanding and full of vibrance and creativity. We also had a wonderful integrated project between Japanese and food tech, with the end result being IFS sushi. Both of these projects were … [Read more...] about A stitch in time
Thanks from the Cafe
As the term draws to a close, it’s time for the café to say a big thank you to all our suppliers for the great produce they have been provided to our college all year. Thank you to: ALDI Gosford Savy’s Fruit and Vegetables Chittaway Butcher Bidvest (frozen and fresh goods) Killarney Vale … [Read more...] about Thanks from the Cafe
Beach Safety for Summer
For our comprehension this term we have been looking at a book by Bethany Hamilton called Soul Surfer. It is an amazing story of determination from a young girl. I am sure a lot of you would have either read the book or watched the movie so I don't really need to go into too much detail. Part of our … [Read more...] about Beach Safety for Summer
A game for life
I would like to send out a huge thank you to the IFS students and their parents (and grandparents) who have been coming out and supporting our IFS Men's Futsal team at our Saturday night games at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. With our men's team being made up of IFS coaches, an IFS teacher (Fiery … [Read more...] about A game for life
Break a leg!
As Stage 4's production night draws closer, I am becoming more and more anxious as to whether we will pull it off or not. At the beginning of the term I was asked by my colleagues what Stage 4 would be doing in English this term. With an excessive amount of enthusiasm I replied, "Writing and … [Read more...] about Break a leg!
Texting Posture: Make a better decision
We hear a lot about how important the core is when playing football, or specifically, running. An area not often talked about is the thoracic spine. A tight thoracic spine can muck up the entire posterior chain, you can’t get your shoulders and head into a good, aligned position, which then … [Read more...] about Texting Posture: Make a better decision
What to do with Your Child’s Report
This month has seen us finish off a Japanese culture study and move onto a project about local, state and federal government. It was great to see our local Mayor, Lawrie McKinna, make some time to visit Stage 3, an interesting time for him to talk about our local government and even answer some of … [Read more...] about What to do with Your Child’s Report
Boredom Dead Ahead
In a management meeting last week, we reflected on why IFS was started. It was to create balance, especially for time-poor families with sports training commitments, yet still enable the athlete to achieve the highest level possible. That balance can now be a reality for almost all IFS families, … [Read more...] about Boredom Dead Ahead
A Shark’s Tale
Hi all, I was told an interesting story recently, which I would like to share with you all, although it is not football related. Brad Porter and I were discussing football, as coaches do, when suddenly, he decided to share a great tale with me. According to Brad, he had a terrifying … [Read more...] about A Shark’s Tale