One of the 'thankyou' gifts we gave the Canadians was a rendition of Waltzing Matilda. I'm not sure who had more fun, us or the audience listening to our aussie accents singing about our year in Canada.
Waltzing Matilda (Canadian Version) by Shaun
1. Once a bunch of Ozzies headed to Oh! Canada
Intent on teaching the ABCs
And we trudged through the cold so excited on our first day
Only to be faced with I.E.Ps
2. Down came the snow a little later than expected
We shovelled our driveways most days with glee
And sang as we travelled to Quebec and Wanikita
All thanks to the folks at the group named CLEE
3. Along came the summer and we travelled across this continent
We travelled West and East and even met the Newfies
Meeting new faces and places to remind us
Canada is great but we hate the GST and PSt and the bloody tipping...
4. Alas summer ended and we went back to hard labour
16 weeks to go and everything soon a memory
Canadians as teachers are some of the finest
But when it comes to teaching you can't beat an Ozzie!!!
CHORUS
Living in Canada, living in Canada
We'll do our best to be Canadian...Eh!
The people and the places will be with us forever
We will miss this home away from home......Eh!
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