July Holiday Ideas – Blog Series
Where should you go for the July School Holidays? In July it is Winter in Australia which actually means great things when it comes to travel. Not only as teachers…
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Fostering Kittens while overseas
So many of our teachers arrive in Australia and instantly miss their pets at home. Well have you ever thought about fostering a pet while you are here? Responsibilities of…
Local Breweries in Australia
When people think about what to drink when they travel over to Australia, most suggest wine especially as Australia has some of the best wines in the world! However Australia…
Is Everything in Australia more expensive?
Is it true that everything in Australia is more expensive? When teachers from Canada, and USA arrive in Melbourne, Australia one of the first things they say is that they…
Australian Rules Football – the Dislikes/Cons
3 things to NOT like about Footy/Australian Rules Football/AFL/Aussie Rules? What happens with the players off the field! It is something a struggle with each time I watch a game knowing the number…
Australian Rules Football – the Likes/Pros
5 things to love about Footy/Australian Rules Football/AFL/Aussie Rules? If you like sports & athletics, this is the sport for you! A combination of rugby, soccer, basketball, football all put together…
Seven Reasons Students Don’t Like Using Laptops in Schools
Laptops are toys and used for games. They become just a replacement to writing with pen and paper and are not used in a ‘fun’ way in the classroom. Blogwork…
Bushwalking Lerderderg Gorge from Mackenzies Flat, Australia
About 45 minutes from Melbourne, Australia you will find this excellent hike up through a gorge with a number of stops for a swim. Definitely worth a day trip out…
Fifteen Tips to Start to the School Year Right in Australia!
1) Make sure you get a map & tour of the school including the location of your classrooms. 2) Ask for your class timetable and class lists in advance. 3)…
Australian Open – Tennis, Melbourne, Australia, 2010
It’s that time of year where Melbourne, Australia comes alive with day and night action with the Australian Tennis Open. If your first thought is, oh I don’t like watching…
