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  1. #1
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    Default G'Day from Mandurah

    G'Day

    My name is Kieran and I'm 25 years old and live in Mandurah, WA. Originally from Scotland, I moved out here with my wife and two boys in search of a better life and a job.

    The job situation for practical teachers is scarce. My wife and I had to make a decision, either move to Perth, Scotland or Perth, WA. As you can see it was a very difficult decision that we had to make! So I had an interview with the Department of Education in Glasgow and they offered me a job on the spot, said that the state was calling out for practical teacher. There was a small catch though, I had to sign a contract and before I knew where I was going, I could have ended up anywhere in WA, but we were lucky enough to get Pinjarra. I couldn't have asked for a better school to be placed in.

    The user name has come from the nick name that the guys in work gave me when I arrived. It was either Braveheart or Macbeth, but it seems they prefered Braveheart!

    Talk to you all later

    Kieran

  2. #2
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    Hey Keiren,

    Welcome to the Fray, what sort of Practical teaching do you do??, If you need some one to talk to send us a PM

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  3. #3
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    Welcome Kieran, you certainly got a change from Scotland that's for sure. How long have you been on this side of the planet? What sort of things do you like to make? Whatever it is your sure to have a great time on the forum.
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    Welcome to the forum Kieran, great to have you aboard, Many years since I visited Scotland but it was a beautiful experience and a lovely country.
    Reality is no background music.
    Cheers John

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    Thumbs up

    G'day Kieran and welcome to the cubby!!

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    Thanks for the welcome guys!

    Munruben, if I was guaranteed the nice weather back home it would have made my decision a bit harder. But seeing it has been snowing on and off for the past 3 months I have definitely made the right choice!

  7. #7
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    Mandurah, Western Australia
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    Default yippy...

    Hi my friend.... well should say neighbour....
    Yep, Mandurah is pretty darn gorgeous place... and Pinjarra would be my second choice....
    I'm just across the road... ever need help with woodworking or feel like you want to just drop by for coffee & see some woodwork... I make furniture... just give me an IM...
    WOODWORKERS WELCOME anytime... !!!!!
    WA group are tops.... must be nearly time for BBQ again too!
    Love to meet you & wife... cheers Kerry
    Don't think you're playing it safe by walking in the middle of the road.....that's the surest way to get hit by traffic coming from both ways!
    I'm passionate about woodwork.......making Sawdust again & loving it!

  8. #8
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    Adelaide
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    Welcome BraveheartinOz. It is 60 years since I toured Scotland on my bike - in summer time. Hope you get a lot of satisfaction in your practical teaching and that your school has a nicely equipped workshop.

  9. #9
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    I have been very lucky with my placing. People are very welcoming and always willing to help.

    Unfortunetly the department is very old and so are the machines. Really could do with an update but with the current financial restraints on schools it's not going to happen anytime soon! So I'm stuck with what I've got. But on the brighter side I do have a better budget over here!

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    Welcome to the forum.

    I have fond memories of Mandurah as a kid, fishing under the bridge.

  11. #11
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    A big welcome BraveheartinOz,
    You sure picked a good spot to move to.
    Your name is appropriate - I wouldn't be a high school teacher for quids!
    We're getting quite a group in Mandurah, maybe we should have a get together.

  12. #12
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    G'day Braveheart and welcome to the West and the forum. I saw some shots of Perth Scotland last night on Gryff Ryss Jones' program about the rivers. What a beautiful town, but I imagine it's a bit colder and greyer in winter than Perth WA.

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    Welcome to the site.

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    Hi Kieran, welcome to the forum.

    "The training of the eyes to know when an edge is perfectly straight or a surface is flat, free from winding, and straight, is a very important part of a lad's training."

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    Hey Kieran, Welcome to the forum.

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