murraes 1st day

well murrae has had his first day at his new school. the school system is a bit different here, we have to pay contributions to the school (£25 a year!) and we provide their tissues, soap and hand towels. their bags are on pegs outside, guess their not going to get snowed on etc! and we also have to provide all folders, jotters, pens, pencils (they stipulate which type and where to get them from) scissors, glue and even a hole punch. just as well its really cheap here!!! he seemed to have a good day and made a few friends. the kid he is sitting next to was born in england, father is scottish, mother irish but has been here on and off for a few years, he sounds aussie. murrae is totally confused!!! we had a meeting tonight about the end of year camp. its a fantastic camp. they are going inland to kalgoorlie for 4 days. they will have the opportunity to pan for gold, visit the mines and museums and loads of other stuff. its only $300 thats about £140 and some of the parents were questioning the cost! we couldnt believe it!! mikey went to france at the cost of £325 wonder what they would say about that ($750) and stevi went to dalguise in perth scotland and that was £275!!! michael and i just sat there biting our tongues!! these people dont like spending money! the cost of living is so much cheaper here and the wages either better of just the same! i REALLY think we are going to like it!!!