Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t like the word 'try'. Trying to do something sounds like you’re not really making that much effort – and the result is almost inevitable. Somewhere in our brains the word ‘try’ gets associated with phrases like ‘She tried her best’ and ‘Try again’ or ‘I’ll try to … [Read more...] about Stop Trying
The Printed Word
Recently I attended a meeting examining the seemingly unstoppable incursion of the digital world in our life. Even though the event was far from critical, and exposed the positives of such a trend, it lamented the downward spiral of the use of the printed word. It seems that digital media is the … [Read more...] about The Printed Word
Who Deserves the Olive Wreath?
This term, Stage 4 students are embarking on a journey with Sally and I to Ancient Greece. Throughout the next six weeks they will be completing an integrated project gaining skills and knowledge in English, History, PDHPE and Geography in order to be able to answer the Driving Question, "Who … [Read more...] about Who Deserves the Olive Wreath?
My Heroes
The following video goes for nearly an hour, but to me, every minute is gold, as we are taken through the greatest event in women's sporting history in a very personal and amazing way. It's particularly meaningful to me because I played in the tournament with the Matildas and it was my first of … [Read more...] about My Heroes
SoccerProcast Session 001
It's here... Session 001 of the SoccerproCast has been published and can be found at the following link: SOCCERPROCAST Thanks again for all the positive feedback from our intro episode. Please feel free to leave a comment at the link above and to share with all your friends on … [Read more...] about SoccerProcast Session 001
The Importance of Manners
Well, it is always exciting to come back into a new term and to see some new faces. Our class has grown from 44 to 55 this year and I am sure that it will continue to grow as we move forward. Please, can we make sure we look after our new students and parents, making them feel as welcome as … [Read more...] about The Importance of Manners
Kanga Cup 2014
Great to be part of your journey! Well done IFS U12! Enjoy the memories, your coach Andre http://youtu.be/HI7-i1sdpdk … [Read more...] about Kanga Cup 2014
Welcome back to term 3
Welcome back to term 3 and a special welcome to all our new students and families who joined us this term. We are looking forward to another great and busy term ahead. Please ensure that you are receiving communication from our college - if you are not receiving emails, please contact the office to … [Read more...] about Welcome back to term 3
Stage 2 and Male Teachers
For a teacher, the term break is a time of reflection and preparation; it’s looking back at what the students have learned and achieved in the previous term, analysing what was done well and what could have been done better, and then looking forward to decide what needs to be achieved in the new … [Read more...] about Stage 2 and Male Teachers
A New Socceroo Era
Anyone who knows me, knows that roles and responsibilities within a team structure is the one thing I am most interested in. One of the major lessons I am trying to get across to my playing group at IFS is that winning football games at the highest level is not just two teams trying to … [Read more...] about A New Socceroo Era