the classroom again

hi everyone!

long time no post eh? well as i said previously... this is my classroom - still in its somewhat "show" state for learning journeys. and look!! i got flowers from one of the parents/guardians :o). they must know i LURVE flowers. and the last pic? thats my uber messy disorganised desk. sigh... its a work in progress.

recent musings

Just recently finished reading... i was going to read this to my class ( i love reading to kids!) but it has too many references to sex - scrap that! i'm not going to read anything that will make me feel awkward. :oP

Anyways school holidays are a week away and i am getting my holiday reading lined up. i just bought this book - looks kinda depressing but meh - i think i need to read something a little bit more mature.

On a recent random google search ... i came across this... which i thought was hilarious...

i use to love the archies comics sooo much!

luv+hugs:clio

my desk ...

Your invitation to visit 5B Belongville

For all those people who have not stepped into a classroom recently

this is a my classroom

this is the fab view i have from my desk

the other foto is the pile of "crap" i have accumalated over 6 hours

staying organised and "neat" is not easy in a classroom

this is my class in a very "messy" state ...

i'll be getting more photos tomorrow -

when the room is hopefully looking its best!

luv+hugs=clio

yum yum chanel...

The two tone chanel shoe celebrates its 50th anniversary!

To celebrate this iconic item - chanel is launching a mini exhibition of the two tone shoes over the years. 3 - 10 October 2007 Chanel Boutique Melbourne

13 - 18 October 2007 Chanel Boutique Sydney

Sigh.... i cant wait till they open a Chanel boutique in Perth... then my savings/credit account is going to die ... die ...die ..... :o). Till then its safe. (sort of)

luv.clio

Learning Journey

Next Thursday is "Learning Journey" day at school.

This means the classroom is open for all relatives and parents to come and see what the kids have done all term/year.

What this means to this lil teacher is stress - stress and more stress -
organising 26 kids works into some sort of organised, presentable condition is going to be a challenge. Sigh - looks like I'm going to school for a whole day on Sunday.

Something i haven't done but would love to show you is a picture of my classroom! plus some of the work the kids have done. :o)

Probably closer to the "Learning Journey" day when the room is in a presentable state.

luv.clio

too cool for school

i just recently read an interesting article about school kids and fashion.
interestingly enough, kids are becoming more descerning consumers with a taste for designer labels. not just billabong or quicksilver or roxy, like back in the jurassic age (80/90's) - but serious higher end stuff - chanel sunnies for a kid in yr 5-6-7 !!!
OMFG!!!! jesus mary and joseph ! i dont even own a pair of chanel sunnies my self. they are $400+ a pair and i seriously cbf paying that much for a pair of fashion sunnies. yes they are nice - and yes owning an authentic pair does hold bragging rights. but oh my lord... im so over it. mind you these designer labelled youths are americans from the O.C area - so i am not surprised.

read more about the article here....http://www.ocregister.com/life/back-to-school-1822680-clothes-school

a seriously fugly pair of coach sneakers.

i know i know.... who am i to comment? when i have numerous designer bags in my closet- but primary school age kids with designer gear? is way over the top. thank god my yr 5 kids live in bogan-ville, are down to earth and shop in Harbour Town - like me!

Tight Asses & Skints unite. clio

puppy fever

so its been a VERYYYY long time since the last puppy post - whats happened you say? heheh ... a lot!! the puppies and mother have been kicked out of our garage and now currently run a muck with the rest of the gang in the back yard. So now we have 3 puppies and 3 dogs running around freely in the back garden. (simons mum not impressed). the puppies are loving the GREAT outdoors and sleep, eat, shit with the rest of the adult dogs. life is sweet when you're a pup. The pups will be 6 weeks old this thursday!! (time flies when you have too much fun with puppies !! ) and they are growing up really quickly. i still remember them crying and whining all night wanting to suckle on their mothers teat. So here are the latest piccies.

this is our beautiful girl Hermione/ Yoshi - and now officially called "Tenshi" by her new owners. Shes the luckist pup of them all - we know shes going home to a really good family, who will love and spoil her to death. Best part is - we get to watch her grow up. One of our really really really good friends is going to give her a home.

the cheeky fella above is our handsome "Bear" - this little puppy is a riot! he sleeps on his back and rolls around all night. He has the most gorgeous markings and the sweetest personality. Me and simon are sooo tempted to keep him - even though it means getting rid of his "dad" in the background. hehehe

This is "bear" again.... ' arent i just adorable?' ... the puppies are sooo cute, you cant help yourself stare at them when they are sleeping. All you want to do is grab them, cuddle them and take them to bed! And for anyone out there who is interested - Bear is still available! Asking price $500.00 - but we only want him to go to a good home. so be prepared for an interrogation!

And this handsome beast is "Boo" he is the "black sheep" of the bunch - but he is a gorgeous little fella. We just sold him on the weekend - to a very lucky couple from Albany. We are going to miss this little guy when he goes.

So speaking of puppies and having too many dogs to handle... simon has decided to add another puppy to our pack . Are we crazy? , are we fucking nuts ? - umm yes. ... hehe its part of simon's lofty plans of becoming a dog breeder for when we retire. mmmm right.... its about 40 yrs away!. So we have fleas in our brains ... and we eat too much raw hide and dog fur - but meet our newest member of the family....

Yes - we got another basset hound. :o). why? i have fallen in love with bassets, they are such beautiful beautiful dogs!! i love them, more then malamutes and samoyeds? - yes :o) but dont tell pooky, he doesnt need to know. but he will figure it out when there are more bassets around then artic breed dogs. So whats this little guy's name? officially he is "Harry Potter" but we will probably call him "Harry Boo Potter" - i have a thing for calling dog's boo.

This is the puppies on their first "grass outing" kawaiiiii! the terrible trio

So a big lick, kiss and cuddles from the puppies and clio. muah!