The Inside Scoop From an Australian Teenager

Unfortunately, Takis are expensive here due to the import prices.

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

They speak English at school but they take language classes in year 8. They can choose from a number of languages including Spanish, Latin, French or Japanese. Both girls decided to take Japanese. 

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

Sienna says her name is a fairly common name, along with Emma. However, Ashley said more unique names, like Forest, Torah and Jannah, are common too.

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

Sienna is taking Society and Culture, Work in The Millenium and Child Studies. Work in the Millenium teaches modern-day work skills, like how to write professional emails and create a resume. Sienna's favorite class is Child Studies, which teaches her about pregnancy, birth and infants. Ashley is taking Economics, Music and Hospitality. Hospitality classes in Australia are actually cooking classes. Her favorite class is Music, which she has taken for multiple years.

What is your homework like?:

Homework is not very common in Australia according to Ashley. For the most part, they just have to finish whatever they didn't finish in class that day. Sienna says sometimes she has a short essay, but they have class time to work on it.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

Sienna likes to go to Westfield Mall with her friends after school, and her favorite sport is net ball.

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