Blog post preview paragraph: In April 2024, we travelled to Canberra for a homeschool PACER tour and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Simply Homeschool is an Australian subscription homeschool service that provides thematic book studies called "Cores", where each Core covers a wide range of Australian Curriculum outcomes. I have been a member of Simply Homeschool since 2020 when my eldest children were still in their early high school years.
The Documentary Club is a presentation session which runs once per fortnight as part of a social homeschool co-op for older children. Usually we are assigned a documentary or two to watch on a pre-assigned theme which is voted by the participants, as preparation for the session.
After teaching 4 children to read, I have an arsenal of various resources for teaching reading, including Logic of English Foundations, The Good and The Beautiful, All about Spelling, THe Sound Way and so on. It's not one-size-fits-all as every child learns differently.
First tip is to register your child. You will need a copy of their birth certificate, a registration form and the address of your nearest education office. It is also handy to have a WA-based home address to register as a WA-based home educator.
As a large family we seldom eat out. But when the occasion arises we have enjoyed a few of our city's wonderful eateries for both daytime meals and celebratory feasts. Bunbury is blessed to have quality food service providers. Ranging from bakeries, burger bars, to boutique cafes and special-occasion restaurants, there is something for everyone.
Volunteering brings many benefits to ones mental and emotional health. It also allows youthful energy to be expended in a meaningful way towards worthy causes, contributing to the betterment of society.