This week, Stage 5 students have started their investigation into the mysterious re-appearance of Shakespeare. Although Shakespeare died in 1616, his work is still relevant in modern society and over the next three weeks Stage 5 will be investigating where and how, and finally deciding on whether, … [Read more...] about Is Shakespeare Dead or Alive?
Our biggest mistake
Here are one of the best articles I have came across lately about a problem the United States is facing in junior football development - talent selection instead of talent identification. I assure you, having read this article, Australia has the same issue. Our Biggest Mistake: Talent … [Read more...] about Our biggest mistake
Be the change you wish to see in the world
You know what I love about the culture we are creating at our college, is that even when the rain comes pelting down, so much so that the ducks are out on our fields, we still just get the job done. We started our new project yesterday. The driving question is "How do you be the change you wish … [Read more...] about Be the change you wish to see in the world
Stage 4 – Urban Art Mural Project
This term stage 4 has been learning about urban art and the difference between 'legal street art' and graffiti. Students have had the opportunity to study the characters, alphabet and fonts of graffiti and applied these concepts and the 'elements of art' to create their own 'name tag' and 'personal … [Read more...] about Stage 4 – Urban Art Mural Project
‘We Are Family’
Remember the song? You know, right from the very beginning we have spoken of IFS-ITS as being a 'family'. In a family there are joys and struggles, ups and downs, laughter and tears, but underlying everything is an atmosphere of care and support. Between siblings, at times, there will be … [Read more...] about ‘We Are Family’
An uncomfortable conversation we need to have
WARNING: This blog contains sexual references and links to web content that are not appropriate for younger children. One aspect of teaching that can be uncomfortable is talking to young people about sex - especially about pornography. This is an awkward topic, however, as parents, we need to … [Read more...] about An uncomfortable conversation we need to have
What the Future Holds
As we head into Term 4 with some great initiatives to enhance the football program even more, it’s interesting to take a look at the progress made thus far and whether we’re heading in the right direction. The vision for the football program to assemble highly qualified coaches (who are also some … [Read more...] about What the Future Holds
Another reminder
Those who know me, or have followed my blogs over the past 18months, would know exactly how I may have reacted the other day when I saw one of our students' 'lunchboxes' on my regular post-training morning duty: Watch this video! http://youtu.be/xUmp67YDlHY … [Read more...] about Another reminder
Palindromic Number Challenge
Here is a number challenge that Stage 4 students looked at last week on an app called Verso. This app allows students to post answers or points for discussion anonymously (the teacher knows who writes the posts). This means students can add a comment and not worry about what other students might … [Read more...] about Palindromic Number Challenge
How to ruin a sporting career
How Diederik Jones’ sporting career was ruined before it started This is Diederik Jones’ life story. A man of 24 years, in the prime of his life. Diederik grew up in a suburb near Sydney, his family consisting of Mum, Dad and two sisters, Diederik was the second child. At … [Read more...] about How to ruin a sporting career