Happy new year! Five months in now, and I’m continuing to try and learn new things: more driving, a trip to Tasmania, and accepting a position for the new school year teaching foods.
(more…)Year End News and Notes
I’ve got one more day of school then it’s summer holidays! This year is flying by, and I feel like things are only going to ramp up in 2024. Even though I’ve become used to many aspects of teaching in and around Melbourne, there are still things that catch me by surprise.
(more…)Month 4 review
November has come and gone in the blink of an eye! It was a less busy month for work, between Melbourne Cup day and my trip to the Whitsundays I was basically working part-time, with only two full weeks of work over the course of the month.
(more…)The Whitsundays: Part 2
The second half of my Whitsundays trip didn’t disappoint! Although the weather didn’t exactly cooperate with some of my plans, it was a great way to finish off the week. With that, let’s get to it!
(more…)The Whitsundays: Part 1
I’m back from a week up in tropical paradise: the Whitsunday Islands. I got to spend time hiking, snorkelling, enjoying pristine beaches, and reading in the Airlie Beach Lagoon (why they decided to call it a lagoon is a question I can’t answer – it’s actually quite lovely). Here’s how I spent the first half of week:
(more…)Puffing Billy Railway
After visiting Dandenong Ranges National Park in October, I wanted to do Puffing Billy, so on Melbourne Cup Day, a stat holiday designated for horse racing, I went with a Canadian friend. Aussies clearly love their sports, because the last stat we had was in September for the AFL’s (Australian Football League) Grand Final.
(more…)Dandenong Ranges National Park
I think I’ve found one of my favourite places close to Melbourne! I spent the weekend exploring the Dandenong Ranges in October, and I can’t wait to go back.
(more…)Month 3 review
Three months down! October in Melbourne means spring is in full swing. I am compulsively checking the weather before I leave the door in the morning, and unless it’s going to be 100% sunny, my rain coat is coming in my bag. This methodology has only (almost) failed me once – there was a surprise thunderstorm at lunch time. Luckily, I wasn’t slotted for duty that day!
(more…)Asking for help – who knew?
I spent the first two weeks of term four filing in for a teacher while they were away. It was a nice change of pace to be with the same groups of students for more than a day!
(more…)The Top End: Odds and ends
You didn’t think that was it, did you?? Here is some bonus content for you from my trip:
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