Originally Posted by JackTheLad

We (A Dogs Life and I) live in Ormiston which is very close to Cleveland. In fact where we live, we are exactly half way between Cleveland and Ormiston railway stations. I love the area a lot, near the water, great schools, restaurants, and best of all, very quiet...

Unfortunately the stupid Redland council is implementing a new planning scheme, rezoning many areas to be higher density. Our block is being rezoned and that will be confirmed end of this month. :rolleyes: When we moved into our house last year we had planned on making it our home for the next 20 or 30 years and retiring in it. With a baby on its way, and possibly another on in a couple of years, our plans have had to change...

We'll be moving to Birkdale/Thorneside in a month's time and will missing Ormiston and Cleveland, and all the convenience of the area.

We don't know what we are doing with this house yet - sell or rent out?! Anyone interested in renting a 4-bedroom bungalow? :D

Mrs JTL

Originally Posted by Kath & Graham

We might be interested in renting out as hopefully I can convince my hubbie to move over there. We stayed with friends in Ormiston in august and I love it there just need to find out about the high Schools in the area as we visited Wellington Point and my daughter was not impressed with the studies as she wants to do teaching and needs to take child care and they dont do it there. Already registered my younger one in Ormiston State Primary school. Just need to sort out house etc here in Perth. Oh yes, and get hubbie a job!!!

Would be interested to know how much if your seriously thinking about it.

Thanks Kath

Originally Posted by A dogs life

Would you be looking for furnished or unfurnished for the 6 month rent?

Originally Posted by Kath & Graham

We might be interested in renting out as hopefully I can convince my hubbie to move over there. We stayed with friends in Ormiston in august and I love it there just need to find out about the high Schools in the area as we visited Wellington Point and my daughter was not impressed with the studies as she wants to do teaching and needs to take child care and they dont do it there. Already registered my younger one in Ormiston State Primary school. Just need to sort out house etc here in Perth. Oh yes, and get hubbie a job!!!

Would be interested to know how much if your seriously thinking about it.

Thanks Kath

Originally Posted by spalen

Our children go to Ormiston ss, we are really pleased with the school and the kids are very happy.

Carol

Originally Posted by Kath & Graham

My friends little boy goes there and she is very happy as he has cp and has trouble walking but the school has been very helpful.

When I took Kate they went out of their way to show her round and even introduced her to the teacher!! would be great if we could tie things up here and get over, just need to convince my 15 year old as she doesnt wanna move again as she has just settled in here.

Anyone with teenagers that way I would be really grateful if they could just give her a bit of insight to moving there as she thinks its the back of beyond and will never make friends (thought that when we moved here 10 months ago!!)

Also, anyone know of any good agencies for industrial electricians/supervisory roles and what kind of work is going there.

thanks

Kath

Originally Posted by spalen

Well certainly from our experience is is a very good school, what year is your friends child in? I hear british accents quite alot at school, there is a new boy in my sons class and he is from the UK. My children are in yrs 2 and 4, the yr 2 teacher is really fantastic, my son has done really and when I went to parents eve she said that the level she is teaching to yr2 at Ormiston ss is what she taught to yr 4's in other schools. They also have mixed classes, so if he/she is ahead then they can be moved up or given extra work.

Sorry I can't help with the other info you need.

Carol

Originally Posted by Kath & Graham

He is in Year 3 and Im hoping if we get there my daughter wil go in the same class as him as they were together in UK.

Kath

Originally Posted by spalen

They ask me to drop them off early as my daughter is in the walking club, she has walked over 100kms before school, they actually sent a note home on the weekly newsletter saying kids are being dropped off too early...

Originally Posted by JackTheLad

Hey Mrs S,

100km already? That's impressive. Well done kiddo.

Do you think the school/kids would consider adopting Jock and walk him every morning and afternoon until we get home from work??? :p

Just a thought.

Did Spalen mention to you that your children were really brave again with Jock when they came over to drop off the chocolates? Oh, yes, please thank Spalen again for bringing me the boxes of chocolates. They're heavenly.

Mrs JTL

Originally Posted by JJJHM

It does very much depend on your budget and expectations but if you are looking for a light airy 4 bed+ with aircon and pool for less than $700 per week don't hold your breath...