Why should you listen to podcasts? Over time, podcasts have evolved from some trend-setting, new age listening service to an admirable social media tool with good content and many followers. In saying that, many podcasts are hit and miss - from experiencing problems with audio and sound through … [Read more...] about Why you need to listen to podcasts
IFS Podcast #1: Welcome
Welcome to the newest addition of the Central Coast Sports College. Andre Gumprecht and Brad Porter would like to introduce you to the IFS Podcast Episode #1 … [Read more...] about IFS Podcast #1: Welcome
Study Help Part 4
Exam Techniques How to go about nailing that HSC exam? Read on. • Get familiar with your paper structure before the exam. Do you know how many sessions there are in the paper, what type of answers are required and how long does the examination go for? Find out now at the Board … [Read more...] about Study Help Part 4
Getting the Team Home
Today we spent the day at the Dural NSW Futsal Tournament. While I could talk all about how well we did and how amazing our children are (which is all true) what I really want to talk about is how we are developing our team culture. At our last futsal tournament in Newcastle I noticed there was a … [Read more...] about Getting the Team Home
What else but the World Cup?!
What else could I write about this week other than the World Cup? The pinnacle of our sport. Aside from some painful kick off times, I've been soaking up every minute. As a development coach, it's such an educational experience to watch the different countries play, witness the different playing … [Read more...] about What else but the World Cup?!
Being a Principal
Hitting my alarm at 5.30am, I often contemplate what life would be like if it was me who was working part time and primarily looking after my son, instead of my husband. It is only a fleeting moment, because then I start thinking about all the things I would have to do everyday in regards to my son, … [Read more...] about Being a Principal
The Human Condition
If you’ve known me, even for a short time, you will have more than likely heard me refer to ‘The Human Condition’. I frequently use this expression in a variety of contexts as a way of explaining the challenges, triumphs and limitations each of us face as human beings. Being human in such a complex … [Read more...] about The Human Condition
Football: A Powerful Tool in Life
I played football for many years, I’m still involved in the sport. Football has played an important role in the development of the person I am today. I started as a seven year old girl in a boy's team. At that time, football was a boy's sport and girls weren’t allowed to play. I could … [Read more...] about Football: A Powerful Tool in Life
Changing the Way We Educate
I have watched this clip on Sir Ken Robinson's Changing Education Paradigms a couple of time now and each time I watch it I realise that we, as a college, are trying to change the way people view education. We are constantly pushing the boundaries to ensure collegeing is significant and meaningful … [Read more...] about Changing the Way We Educate
Understanding your Maths Report
Students will be receiving their first semester reports in the not-too-distant future and in all subjects except Stage 5 Mathematics they will receive an A to E grade. In Stage 5 Mathematics, however, there are nine grades – A10, A9, B8, B7, C6, C5, B4, B3, E2. These grades are very specific in … [Read more...] about Understanding your Maths Report