Jacob joined his school's team to perform at this year's J-Rock event in Hi-Sense Arena in Melbourne City. It is his first time to join such an event and it was very memorable for him and for us watching him perform as well. Around 14 primary schools performed during that night among other nights wherein other schools are scheduled to perform too.

What is J-Rock?

J Rock™ is a performing arts event incorporating dance, drama and design which provides Australian primary school students with an opportunity to express their creativity through music and dance by producing and eight minute performance. The focus of J Rock™ is o­n students learning the benefits of being active and eating healthy food in a fun atmosphere. Students, teachers, parents and communities work together helping to prepare the school’s performance reflecting the personalities concerns, hopes and dreams of those who create it.

J Rock™ offers students the opportunity to experience the thrill of performing live o­n stage and the satisfaction of working together in a large team while learning the importance of eating right and being active. The end result is a night of true inspiration and entertainment, displaying Australian children at their best.

Orly went fishing with a few friends at one of the top holiday spots here in Victoria, LAKES ENTRANCE. Fishing in Australia requires a fishing licence. A fine is imposed if you are caught fishing without one. Fishes caught have to conform to certain measurements required by law, otherwise it is thrown back in the water. A hefty fine if you are caught with undersized catch.

He only brought home about a dozen, as most of his catch were undersized. We enjoyed fish for dinner the whole week!

Our pet has since grown from the time we got him. He can fit in the palm of a hand before, look at him now!