In Week 7 a small group of our Stage 4 students attended an excursion to The Lounge Room in Gosford. There were plenty of groans when they heard it was a poetry excursion… however by the end of the day I can proudly say they were blown away! The full day excursion gave students the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Poetic Passion
Art and Culture
Nothing is Impossible
'Nothing is Impossible' This was the message imparted to us by Paul, the wonderful Holocaust survivor who spoke to Stage 5 students today about his life during the devastating reign of Hitler in Eastern Europe. This motto was one which Paul's father had instilled in him as his family … [Read more...] about Nothing is Impossible
Our Classroom Culture
What is culture? It’s a word we hear all the time, in lots of different places and contexts – but what does it really mean? The culture of a group, I believe, is the ideas and behaviours that it accepts and rewards. Culture permeates everything we do; what we believe in, what we support and … [Read more...] about Our Classroom Culture
For the Win – Manga Workshops
In Stage 4, we approach learning through the use of challenges. Challenge Based Learning has long been regarded as a highly successful way to engage students in meaningful learning, where they learn cognitive skills and key concepts then apply them to challenges. Through these challenges they learn … [Read more...] about For the Win – Manga Workshops
IFS in Fiji
On a recent trip to Fiji for a family wedding I spent a day in the Fijian hinterlands with some locals. We were lucky to see some local sites that are not on any tourist maps ... it was an amazing day. IFS had agreed I should take some footballs and other items in the hope of this kind of … [Read more...] about IFS in Fiji
Weird and Wonderful
I've never really been a huge fan of motivational quotes or thoughts for the day, but lately I'm changing my mind. I've a friend who does like to post a 'quote of the day' from time to time, to inspire people to be themselves and recognise their own brilliance. The more I read, I realise I'm being … [Read more...] about Weird and Wonderful