smiths

Hi

We're due to arrive in Brissy 14 Oct and are thinking of settling in the Bayside area. We have two children 12 and 14 and we're wondering if anyone out there has experiences of the high schools in that area. If anyone has comments about a brilliant school elsewhere please let us know as we are open as to where to settle, hubby's job will determine that ultimately.

Thanx
Heather

tabby

Private or state ??

joanneS

Hi Heather. we too are coming out Sept/Oct and also have kids 14, 11 and 6. The two eldest ones are starting Carmel College in Thornlands and youngest starting St Rita's in Victoria Point. They are supposed to be good schools but are catholic schools. Not sure if your looking for private or state.
Are your children boys or girls?
Try doing a search on Bayside Brits website
Jo x

smiths

Thanks for replying
Adam is 14 and Jenna 12. We're looking at state schools - non religious.
Maybe we could arrange a meet up sometime. We're going on a 136 visa - no family, no house ,no job etc......

hilary6

Hiya,
Ours to boys are going to Victoria Point high, they are 12 and 14 too!!

I know people whos kids go there and they settled and are doing really well

xxxx

sparks124

don't know if this will be of any use to you but there's a list of all the schools in the Bayside area. hope it helps some one.

louise

Hi, I'm also interested in schools in the bayside area, my boys are 8 and 5. I can't open that document that you have attached

sparks124

if you send me your email address i'll email it to you.

smiths

I also couldn't open it so please email it to me
[email protected]
Thanks
Heather

sparks124

just sent it to you, hope it's of some use.

smiths

Thanks for that. Ijust need to get a map now to find out where they all are.

sparks124

try here can search for state, town, suburb and street.

neil.b

Hope that I am not being too biased but both of our boys (15 & 13) go to Victoria State High. Originally were at Cleveland High but found it difficult to settle in. Now having been at Viccy Point for 8 months they are doing really well and have made lots of friends. The school is very supportive and recognises the problems with transition to a different schooling system.
Can't praise them enough. Guess I would say that though as my lads go there.
Hope this helps anyway.
Neil

wardy2

Hi Neil

I have been going through past threads to try and find out any info on Cleveland High school yours is the only one I can find. I hope you don't mind me asking but can you tell me your honest opinion of the school I know you felt your boys could not settle there and wondered if the school had problems dealing with ex pat kids. My boys 13 and 11 are looking to go to this school because of the football side of things that is a big draw for them {although obviously education is important to.} If you could give me any info that would be great

Thanks now
Wardy2

kt.2006

My daughter (10) goes to Victoria Point State School and my son (15) goes to Victoria Point High School. They are both quite large schools but they both seem quite happy there. I haven't come across any other ex-pat families here, although looking at this thread there are quite a few. We have only been here 2 months and I feel quite lonely, so if anyone wants to meet up for a coffee and a chat please let me know.

Kathy