A year and a half ago I was in Perth for an FFA function, arrived early for the event and made my way to the function room. There was only one other person in the room at the time. I introduced myself and, to my astonishment, the other person introduced herself as Hesterine De Rues, the newly … [Read more...] about The Right Place at the Right Time
Pushing the Comfort Zone
I recently had the great pleasure of accompanying our year 4, 5 and 6 students to the Great Aussie Bush Camp situated near Kincumber. I estimate that over the years I have been on over 20 college camps. I particularly enjoy … [Read more...] about Pushing the Comfort Zone
Shifting Responsibility
Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet? L.M. Montgomery And this is how it is raising and working with children, isn’t it? Not every day is the same and the rules always seem to be changing. Sometimes as parents we get it right and other times we don’t. … [Read more...] about Shifting Responsibility
The POWER of Pop Art!
Stage 5 students have been learning about power in art and what better way to discover this concept than exploring the movement of Pop Art! Throughout this unit of study, students have learned that pop artists derived some of their ideas from familiar images of popular culture, such as billboards, … [Read more...] about The POWER of Pop Art!
Have you made your bed?
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Striking-1V1-Running with the Ball-First Touch!
Hi all. Learning new football skills is one of the most important building blocks in developing the hidden tools we use to effectively beat opponents and explore space around and behind defenders. Speed, agility, strength and decision making are additional tools that we will develop with growth … [Read more...] about Striking-1V1-Running with the Ball-First Touch!
Great Aussie Bush Camp
Last week years 4, 5 and 6 went to the Great Aussie Bush Camp at Kincumber. Everything about the camp was fantastic, even the weather. The children had the opportunity to participate in a variety of day time activities such as Canoeing, High Ropes, Giant Swing (three person), Power Fan, Rock … [Read more...] about Great Aussie Bush Camp
Walk Alone
Before Cahill, Kewell & Viduka, there was a lad from Newcastle who was the first Australian to crack the English Premier League, putting Aussie players on the map. His book Walk Alone: The Craig Johnston Story certainly inspired many players, including myself, to try their luck overseas in the … [Read more...] about Walk Alone
Insight from Ivan “The Great”
The International Tennis School players are learning how to display their tennis skills. So far this year we have focused on the technical aspects of each player. This has included all strokes and I'm pleased with the improvements of the students. Improving technique has allowed each student … [Read more...] about Insight from Ivan “The Great”
Fair Play
With the 2014 World Cup almost here, I want to share with you some information on FIFA’s Fair Play. The timing is perfect, as we will be watching not only Australia, but also another 31 countries from across all continents, play without prejudice. With our multicultural society and variety of clubs … [Read more...] about Fair Play