Dear LEE Staff, Students and Parents,
WoW! Where has the time gone? I hope all of you had a great summer vacation spent resting and relaxing while getting in some exercise too! These past months since my last update have been filled with teaching at two school campuses, developing friendships, getting back into shape, and having some amazing professional opportunities. I'm having a good time here with the aussies, it will be hard to leave when the time comes but I will be looking forward to returning back the middle of December to be ready to teach at LEE the start of 2010. Enjoy the next months with Ms. Wright. Show her all about how Americans celebrate Halloween:)
I'm attaching a few recent pics of some travel. Sorry I haven't posted more often but this blog site isn't the most user friendly and takes a very long time to post each picture.
Take Care!
:) Tanya
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Koala!
Hello Everyone!
Sorry for the delay of updates in our adventure, it's been bit of an adjustment for us living in a different country, house, and starting new jobs. Marc and I are now feeling on top of our game and we're enjoying meeting and getting to know more people. We've been invited to a few people's homes for tea (dinner) and even to an amazing 50th b-day party of a lady I teach with at the Junior Primary School. The people of Port Lincoln are very welcoming of Marc and I and a bit curious too! Our American accent gives us away, really hard to hide that! We're enjoying each day here and saying "yes" to every opportunity that comes our way!
I got the chance to see and pet a koala for the first time. What a dream come true! They are pretty cute. I hope to be able to hold one at some point during this year. People say I'm crazy for wanting to hold one but I'm still looking into possible places where they allow you to do this.
I've also been to some horse races too! Port Lincoln is a beautiful spot to hold this kind of event.
The weather has been pretty nice since we're heading into Autumn here with sunny days and little wind. A P.E. teachers dream:) We've also have had some rainy days too which can make for challenging p.e. lessons, that's when the cupstacks and creative lessons come into play. I'm enjoying teaching the students some of their Australian games like Touch Footy, a form of rugby. The students are teaching me a lot too! There has been some funny moments with the language at times like which American "naughty" words aren't considered Aussie "naughty" words. Everyone at both schools have been very helpful and kind as I transition between the two schools throughout the week. I have my backpack on wherever I go! I'm going to be known as the bag lady around town since I walk everywhere with all my gear:)
We have one week left of 1st term then we have a 2 week break. Time has gone by fast! I hope to post more photos when we return from our travels. We'll be traveling to Kangaroo Island, Melbourne and Airlie Beach. We'll hopefully get to see many diverse areas.
I hope all is well in Colorado. I hear you've had a couple of Snow Days just before your Spring Break. I hope you all have had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break. Hopefully you'll get in JRFH soon!
I think of LEE often and the great people that make it such a great school to teach.
Until next time! Take Care!
Miss Arends
Sorry for the delay of updates in our adventure, it's been bit of an adjustment for us living in a different country, house, and starting new jobs. Marc and I are now feeling on top of our game and we're enjoying meeting and getting to know more people. We've been invited to a few people's homes for tea (dinner) and even to an amazing 50th b-day party of a lady I teach with at the Junior Primary School. The people of Port Lincoln are very welcoming of Marc and I and a bit curious too! Our American accent gives us away, really hard to hide that! We're enjoying each day here and saying "yes" to every opportunity that comes our way!
I got the chance to see and pet a koala for the first time. What a dream come true! They are pretty cute. I hope to be able to hold one at some point during this year. People say I'm crazy for wanting to hold one but I'm still looking into possible places where they allow you to do this.
I've also been to some horse races too! Port Lincoln is a beautiful spot to hold this kind of event.
The weather has been pretty nice since we're heading into Autumn here with sunny days and little wind. A P.E. teachers dream:) We've also have had some rainy days too which can make for challenging p.e. lessons, that's when the cupstacks and creative lessons come into play. I'm enjoying teaching the students some of their Australian games like Touch Footy, a form of rugby. The students are teaching me a lot too! There has been some funny moments with the language at times like which American "naughty" words aren't considered Aussie "naughty" words. Everyone at both schools have been very helpful and kind as I transition between the two schools throughout the week. I have my backpack on wherever I go! I'm going to be known as the bag lady around town since I walk everywhere with all my gear:)
We have one week left of 1st term then we have a 2 week break. Time has gone by fast! I hope to post more photos when we return from our travels. We'll be traveling to Kangaroo Island, Melbourne and Airlie Beach. We'll hopefully get to see many diverse areas.
I hope all is well in Colorado. I hear you've had a couple of Snow Days just before your Spring Break. I hope you all have had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break. Hopefully you'll get in JRFH soon!
I think of LEE often and the great people that make it such a great school to teach.
Until next time! Take Care!
Miss Arends
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Hello From Port Lincoln!
Hello LEE!
I hope all is well back in Colorado. It's been over a month since arriving to Port Lincoln, South Australia. We had the chance to spend some time with the Stavropoulos family in Adelaide before heading to Port Lincoln. They were very hospitable and showed us the sights and also helped in the car buying process. We found a car in record time, 4 hours! The car managed to make it down the 6 hour drive in 45 degree heat (113 degree f). It was a hot day! Upon arriving we followed fire trucks into town and wondered where they were headed, to find out they were going the same place we were. There was a bush fire in Port Lincoln the same day! Everyone was on alert and was pretty scared since there was a disastrous fire just years before. Lincoln was lucky this time with minimal damage compared to the last fire but people's emotions were definitely stirred.
I've been teaching for a month now at Port Lincoln Primary and Junior Primary schools. It's been challenging going between the two schools and getting to know the students and staff. Everyone has been very kind and helpful during this learning process. It's exciting going to school each day and learning something new from the staff and students. I look forward to teaching Touch Footy and Cricket to the students as well as some of LEE favorites.
Outside of school I've had the chance to partake in the Port Lincoln's Tunarama festival, run a 10k race, go to the local beaches, hold kangaroos, and swim with dolphins and sea lions. It's quite nice to trade the mts. for the ocean for awhile. My goal is to hold a koala, get up on a surf board and swim with the Sharks (in a cage)before coming back home to Colorado.
Thanks for viewing the blog and I hope to update as often as possible.
Take Care!
I hope all is well back in Colorado. It's been over a month since arriving to Port Lincoln, South Australia. We had the chance to spend some time with the Stavropoulos family in Adelaide before heading to Port Lincoln. They were very hospitable and showed us the sights and also helped in the car buying process. We found a car in record time, 4 hours! The car managed to make it down the 6 hour drive in 45 degree heat (113 degree f). It was a hot day! Upon arriving we followed fire trucks into town and wondered where they were headed, to find out they were going the same place we were. There was a bush fire in Port Lincoln the same day! Everyone was on alert and was pretty scared since there was a disastrous fire just years before. Lincoln was lucky this time with minimal damage compared to the last fire but people's emotions were definitely stirred.
I've been teaching for a month now at Port Lincoln Primary and Junior Primary schools. It's been challenging going between the two schools and getting to know the students and staff. Everyone has been very kind and helpful during this learning process. It's exciting going to school each day and learning something new from the staff and students. I look forward to teaching Touch Footy and Cricket to the students as well as some of LEE favorites.
Outside of school I've had the chance to partake in the Port Lincoln's Tunarama festival, run a 10k race, go to the local beaches, hold kangaroos, and swim with dolphins and sea lions. It's quite nice to trade the mts. for the ocean for awhile. My goal is to hold a koala, get up on a surf board and swim with the Sharks (in a cage)before coming back home to Colorado.
Thanks for viewing the blog and I hope to update as often as possible.
Take Care!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Greetings From Australia!
Hello Staff, Students and Parents!
Just a quick note to say hello and let you know this site is under construction and to stay tuned for more posts and pictures.
I hope all is well in Colorado!
:) Miss Arends
Just a quick note to say hello and let you know this site is under construction and to stay tuned for more posts and pictures.
I hope all is well in Colorado!
:) Miss Arends
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