The school year here commences in late January. The year is divided into 4 terms, with a two-week break inbetween each term. Then the year ends in December before Christmas, with a six-week break until school begins again for the next year.
The days in school and on holiday are exactly the same as in the states. They are just placed differently on the school calendar. I love this way best! We teach and learn hard for the 10 weeks. Then we all have a break to refresh, relax, rejuvenate, and reconsider! We all return happy to be teachers and students once again. Suddenly homework looks fresh again, spelling lists are grand once more, and my maths games are better than ever!
This holiday our son visited back in the U.S. as promised. We travelled to Adelaide to see friends, and then to the Whitsunday Islands for a sailing/snorkeling adventure. I was able to finally see the Fairie Penguins in their natural habitat in Southern Australia. We had many beautiful hikes and met more wonderful Aussies. In Queensland, we boarded the sailing yacht and spent our days snorkeling, whale watching, and enjoying the Great Barrier Reef.
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