Teacher Life
Finding a teaching job has never been tougher. A recent article by University Affairs is reporting the reality of the teaching job market in Canada. It is discouraging for new teachers and the school boards who interview great candidates but are frustrated that they cannot guarantee new teachers more than part time work. In Canada, [...]
The sun is shining, there are Christmas carols in the distance, and Melbourne becomes more alive than ever at this time of year! 1) Suzuki Night Markets at Queen Victoria Market starts on November 17th, 2010, every Wednesday night until March. 2) St. Kilda Night Market may not run this year due to lack of support fron the [...]
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There is nothing like going to the market to pick up your fresh veggies, fruit, meat, etc. and all of us who are from the Northern Hemisphere, we don’t get to do this for about 4 months of the year. Melbourne’s markets are open all year long! Not only are the open all year, but [...]
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I am not sure many ex-pats knew that when the Grand AFL final happened last week, that when it was tied with no time left, we had to wait an entire week to see who would win! Crazy to think really – it would be like replaying the Australian equivalent of the Super Bowl the [...]
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Many people who have travelled before, don’t really think too much about homesickness. However, travel and moving somewhere are two very different things. Moving to Australia It is not like backpacking anywhere because you are in fact ‘moving’ to a new country and have to settle in, start working, and meet new people. Since Australia [...]
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Now here’s a game that Canadian teachers in Australia could bring out to play with Australians and not only is the game fun, but they will learn so much about Canada! In fact, even as a Canadian, you are likely to learn something about your own country! Check out their website as they even have [...]
Quite some time ago we wrote an article about what teachers should wear in the different school systems (aka government, catholic, and independent schools) but as I continue to visit schools and see young teachers at work, I am surprised at what I see. Young teachers wearing jeans to work Each time a new teachers arrives [...]
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So we are getting close to the holidays – where should you go? Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock) Magical! That is how many describe the centre of Australia once visited. There isn’t a place like it, and if you see it the right way it will be a trip of a lifetime. So what to [...]
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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 Foster Parents – Take care of kitten/cat or puppy/dog – Provide food and make sure to feed your pet – Give them lots of love! [...]
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 also has a fantastic beer culture with a number of local breweries across Australia. Some of my favourite local Brews in Australia: James Boags – [...]
It’s coming around to that time of the year…yet this year I’ve made a tyro mistake. I was wondering last week why it was so quiet. I didn’t have any marking to do, and I couldn’t be bothered to start writing my reports. So, now it’s the following week and I’ve got 100 essays to [...]
Victorian teacher salaries are competitive with Ontario’s. You can live perfectly well on a teacher’s salary in Melbourne if you are attentive to a budget. I know quite a few people who travel as much as they like and go out as much as they like on a teacher’s salary: I’m one of them. But many [...]
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Most of us don’t realise how much we spend on a typical weekend. But you’re not the only one if you find yourself going through 5 twenties too quickly.
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Looking at the Poll Results for “I won’t Move to Australia Because…” survey I was running on this blog – we had an overwhelming response to “money fears”. Well, that’s a downright shame—for such an easy fix! I think my experience can help assuage your fears, and help you get what you want. 7 Financial [...]
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