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…
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…
Australian t-shirts for sale!
T-shirts come in all sizes for men and women. Choices of Blue or Yellow for $25. If interested in buying, click here
The International Flight to Melbourne, Australia from Canada or U.S.A.
It’s hour 28 and in 2 I should be home in Melbourne again after a 3 week visit to Denver and Toronto. I’m so relieved that two friends are coming…
Eating with Australians – Etiquette
Eating with Australians – Etiquette 1) Plate 2) Tea 3) Supper (link to https://leadingout.net/blog/2008/11/05/australian-slang-25-essential-words-and-phrases/comment-page-1/#comment-1034) 4) Bring something first time, second time, try to cook, alwyas offer to help clean up…
Magpies and Minors: Australian birds of terror
Australia: we have the top 4 most deadly venoms, the worst snakes and spiders, PLUS crocs and sharks — but what you really have to fear are the BIRDS! IEEEEE! Sept…
Naming Your Kids: Australian Nicknames
As a teacher, it helps to be ‘in the know’ about social ‘faux-pas’. Some things are said in Australian classrooms that are never used in Canadian classrooms, such as “rubber”…
Want to Know What Early Melbourne was like?
There’s a book I’m reading that I can’t put down. It has descriptions that make me re-trace my steps, tells of the extreme previous conditions of the landscapes I walk everyday, involves…
Touring the Yarra Valley wineries
After many trips to the Yarra Valley wineries, I think I have a fantastic route from Melbourne where you can get a bit of everything. Leave Melbourne and head past…
Getting to Your Teaching Jobs in Melbourne
Getting to your first teaching job doesn’t have to be stressful–but if you don’t know where to look and how to find what you’re looking for, it really can be…
