I've written a quote on our change room whiteboard for this week: I think it has helped most players understand the importance of quality, but when I see a few 'mucking around' or taking it easy at training, I think perhaps I should say it another way: "If the national team coach was … [Read more...] about Quality
Study Help Part I
We are rapidly approaching the time of studying for HSC exams. It is important that you optimise your time and effort by working efficiently and targeting your strengths and weaknesses. The first step in the right direction is to commit to a study regimen. Prepare to study YOU must decide to … [Read more...] about Study Help Part I
How Cybersmart Are You?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHj0gKGYzfY Last week, we had a visit from ACMA, a government agency which provides free community programs on being cybersmart. One of the most interesting pieces of information shared with us, was that less than 25% of parents take an active interest in learning … [Read more...] about How Cybersmart Are You?
Survival
Children and adult children alike love an adventure. I remember well the stories I loved reading as a child, The Hardy Boys, Biggles, Swallows and Amazons, and of course the classics, Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Jungle Book and Robinson Crusoe. It was with these fond memories in mind … [Read more...] about Survival
Holding Your Vision
The past 18 months on this journey of opening the IFS doors have seen many struggles. Many times I have been personally disheartened when it seemed that people who I believed shared our vision in fact, unfortunately, did not. In some cases I feel that actually we did have the same intention at … [Read more...] about Holding Your Vision
The Power of Music!
As you may be aware, stage 4 students have been studying the topic of popular culture this term, with the driving question "How is power used?" In music, students have explored this concept by learning about the power of music and the influence lyrics and protest songs have on people and … [Read more...] about The Power of Music!
iTunes U
This term stage 4 and 5 students have been introduced to iTunes U. This is an app available on student iPads which enables us to outline tasks, set deadlines and make resources available. There are lots of advantages in using iTunes U, such as: The deadlines for the completion of the work are … [Read more...] about iTunes U
Stop, Drop and Roll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwP_9K7sDZY Click here for some video examples of Foam Rolling … [Read more...] about Stop, Drop and Roll
Evita Marie Gray
Words cannot express how deeply blessed I feel right now. … [Read more...] about Evita Marie Gray
Find a Way to Succeed
Here's a brilliant story about a group of kids from a floating island in Thailand who started a football club. Its not as hard as it looks! If there is a will, there is a way. If they can, we can. Find a way to succeed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4oA3kkAWU … [Read more...] about Find a Way to Succeed