Taking daughter out of grammar school?
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Taking daughter out of grammar school?
The wife and I have been discussing me going out to Perth shortly to secure employment before she and my 13 year old Daughter come out in April.
The one thing that really plays on my mind is my Daughter's education. She is currently doing very well at an all girls grammar school here in the UK, and will start her GCSEs next September.
I am very keen to continue to send her to an all girls school in Perth rather than a mixed comp.
The one thing that really plays on my mind is my Daughter's education. She is currently doing very well at an all girls grammar school here in the UK, and will start her GCSEs next September.
I am very keen to continue to send her to an all girls school in Perth rather than a mixed comp.
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The wife and I have been discussing me going out to Perth shortly to secure employment before she and my 13 year old Daughter come out in April.
The one thing that really plays on my mind is my Daughter's education. She is currently doing very well at an all girls grammar school here in the UK, and will start her GCSEs next September.
I am very keen to continue to send her to an all girls school in Perth rather than a mixed comp.
The one thing that really plays on my mind is my Daughter's education. She is currently doing very well at an all girls grammar school here in the UK, and will start her GCSEs next September.
I am very keen to continue to send her to an all girls school in Perth rather than a mixed comp.
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I have to ask, if your kids are doing so well, what is the reason for the move?
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Apart from the weather, I would say things here in the UK are going well. But it's a bit like ground hog day.
The question regarding education is a tricky one. Taking my Daughter out of school here to go to Aus for 2 years, only then to potentially come back again does seem madness and rather reckless.
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I'm in Perth at the moment and it is so hot that for the past two weeks I've been hiding indoors with the blinds drawn and the ac on. I'd hate to think what my electric bill will be this term.
On top of that, on the days I venture outside I spend ten minutes applying suncream just to walk to the bus stop. Let's just say I'm counting down the months until I move.
On top of that, on the days I venture outside I spend ten minutes applying suncream just to walk to the bus stop. Let's just say I'm counting down the months until I move.
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Personally I wouldn't be moving a teenage child out of a successful educational placement in either direction and there is no way on earth I would be doing it for just a couple of years at this age.
You'll find that life becomes Groundhog Day no matter where you live it - I'd have to say there are fewer groundhogs where I am now than when I was in Aus!
Save your adventure until after she's fixed with her education, then the world is your oyster.
You'll find that life becomes Groundhog Day no matter where you live it - I'd have to say there are fewer groundhogs where I am now than when I was in Aus!
Save your adventure until after she's fixed with her education, then the world is your oyster.
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The more I think about this, the more I tend to agree. Whilst applying for another PR in a year or 2 will not be cheap, it will then provide us with the option of going to Aus after my Daughter has finished her education in the UK.
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Good question. Lifestyle change.
Apart from the weather, I would say things here in the UK are going well. But it's a bit like ground hog day.
The question regarding education is a tricky one. Taking my Daughter out of school here to go to Aus for 2 years, only then to potentially come back again does seem madness and rather reckless.
Apart from the weather, I would say things here in the UK are going well. But it's a bit like ground hog day.
The question regarding education is a tricky one. Taking my Daughter out of school here to go to Aus for 2 years, only then to potentially come back again does seem madness and rather reckless.
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I'm in Perth at the moment and it is so hot that for the past two weeks I've been hiding indoors with the blinds drawn and the ac on. I'd hate to think what my electric bill will be this term.
On top of that, on the days I venture outside I spend ten minutes applying suncream just to walk to the bus stop. Let's just say I'm counting down the months until I move.
On top of that, on the days I venture outside I spend ten minutes applying suncream just to walk to the bus stop. Let's just say I'm counting down the months until I move.
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All our friends and relatives in the UK are having some wonderful days out walking and the like right now & it is not even Spring.
Life will have the same work/ life balance wherever you choose to live.
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Whatever you decide, please do not move for the 'weather'. Value the weather you have.
All our friends and relatives in the UK are having some wonderful days out walking and the like right now & it is not even Spring.
Life will have the same work/ life balance wherever you choose to live.
All our friends and relatives in the UK are having some wonderful days out walking and the like right now & it is not even Spring.
Life will have the same work/ life balance wherever you choose to live.
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I would second what people say about the weather.
It is very easy when it is cold in the UK to dream of living in a hot place. The reality is very different. I haven't had a good nights sleep in days due to the heat.
We have to get out and walk the dog very early morning as it will be too hot otherwise.
You have to plan UV. Which, means avoiding the sun for most of the day.
Then winter will come. Here in Perth, that means we will get a LOT of rain - perth gets twice the rainfall of London. It will be cold - we get down to the low single figures at night. The houses have no insulation, double glazing almost unheard of, no heating. My wife spends the evenings in a hat and gloves.
It is very easy when it is cold in the UK to dream of living in a hot place. The reality is very different. I haven't had a good nights sleep in days due to the heat.
We have to get out and walk the dog very early morning as it will be too hot otherwise.
You have to plan UV. Which, means avoiding the sun for most of the day.
Then winter will come. Here in Perth, that means we will get a LOT of rain - perth gets twice the rainfall of London. It will be cold - we get down to the low single figures at night. The houses have no insulation, double glazing almost unheard of, no heating. My wife spends the evenings in a hat and gloves.
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OP, if you want daughter in all girls school it will probably have to be a private one which can be a bit expensive.