It would normally be a safe assumption to make on an Australian site, so don't worry myturn. I should have thought about the different school start dates before I posted in the first place.

I guess more than one week's notice is fair. Parents will likely be told in the newsletter - I'll ask for the February one, so parents have a half-term to contact me, whenever the students are told. All my classes have one other teacher (in my subject, we usually split classes) so there will be some continuity.

Clotheswise, I like to wear blouse/skirt or a smart dress. would love to see a smart workwear pregnancy announcement top!