My kids do want to go.
Jun 9th 2003, 1:46 pm
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My kids do want to go.
Hi, should have posted in the other thread but it went off the subject like so many others do, with a load of bitching between the usual suspects.
However, my kids do want to go, they are, or will be in November when we hope to make the big move 16, 14,12 and 10. I wish that I had only promised a swimming pool and close proximity to the beach. In reality they now expect a pool, 200 acres, motorbikes, a horse, dog, an old 4x4 to learn to drive, quad bikes, a creek with fish, and a boat amongst other things. I feel confident that within a couple of years I can give them all these things, but what I would really like to give them is a good education. I hope there are some good schools southeast Queensland.
Slater
However, my kids do want to go, they are, or will be in November when we hope to make the big move 16, 14,12 and 10. I wish that I had only promised a swimming pool and close proximity to the beach. In reality they now expect a pool, 200 acres, motorbikes, a horse, dog, an old 4x4 to learn to drive, quad bikes, a creek with fish, and a boat amongst other things. I feel confident that within a couple of years I can give them all these things, but what I would really like to give them is a good education. I hope there are some good schools southeast Queensland.
Slater
Jun 9th 2003, 8:31 pm
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I'm so glad mine arn't the only ones, thought they were seeming stranger than usual for a bit there. They are only 5 and 8 but are really excited at the prospect of the massive adventure we are going on. And yes, before i get slated again, they are fully aware of all it entails and what they are leaving behind etc. 
Jun 9th 2003, 10:16 pm
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Mine want to come too, 4, 8 & 10, all boys. The older two currently live with their mum as I re-married. Thought this might be a problem but not so far! We all get on well, ex & current wife etc. so when we started thinking about it I spoke to their mum and basically she said they could go if they wanted to. We all talked about it, told them 'it's not the other side of the world'.....ok......that was a lie,...but just meaning that contact is easy enough what with video phones etc., plus mum can visit & vice-versa. I think they just see it as an adventure at the moment so we're not sure how things will turn out. But if they want to come back then it will be possible. We all feel, even their mum, that it's a fantastic opportunity for them. Not academically or anything, but as a life experience (which to me is more important).
Cheers, Gra...
...but just meaning that contact is easy enough what with video phones etc., plus mum can visit & vice-versa. I think they just see it as an adventure at the moment so we're not sure how things will turn out. But if they want to come back then it will be possible. We all feel, even their mum, that it's a fantastic opportunity for them. Not academically or anything, but as a life experience (which to me is more important).Cheers, Gra...
Jun 10th 2003, 8:10 pm
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Re: My kids do want to go.
Hi our kids want to go as well 6 and 14 yrs, although I dont think my six year old really comprehends what it is really about I think she thinks we are going on holiday I keep saying its not a holiday we are not coming back ( fingers crossed ) Yes we too have said we will have a swimming pool etc and we hope too to be able to give them these things in time.
Best wishes to everyones new lives.
Liz and Mark
Best wishes to everyones new lives.
Liz and Mark
Jun 10th 2003, 10:22 pm
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Re: My kids do want to go.
Originally posted by Slater
Hi, should have posted in the other thread but it went off the subject like so many others do, with a load of bitching between the usual suspects.
However, my kids do want to go, they are, or will be in November when we hope to make the big move 16, 14,12 and 10. I wish that I had only promised a swimming pool and close proximity to the beach. In reality they now expect a pool, 200 acres, motorbikes, a horse, dog, an old 4x4 to learn to drive, quad bikes, a creek with fish, and a boat amongst other things. I feel confident that within a couple of years I can give them all these things, but what I would really like to give them is a good education. I hope there are some good schools southeast Queensland.
Slater
Hi, should have posted in the other thread but it went off the subject like so many others do, with a load of bitching between the usual suspects.
However, my kids do want to go, they are, or will be in November when we hope to make the big move 16, 14,12 and 10. I wish that I had only promised a swimming pool and close proximity to the beach. In reality they now expect a pool, 200 acres, motorbikes, a horse, dog, an old 4x4 to learn to drive, quad bikes, a creek with fish, and a boat amongst other things. I feel confident that within a couple of years I can give them all these things, but what I would really like to give them is a good education. I hope there are some good schools southeast Queensland.
Slater
Jun 10th 2003, 10:30 pm
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Thanks for that Jane.
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Jun 11th 2003, 9:50 am
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Re: My kids do want to go.
Originally posted by jane03
The schools here are great. There's the good and the bad like anywhere so you just look around and find what you want whether public or private. There's far more of an outdoors feel to the education here in Qld as the weather permits it. That enables a healthy, active education that combines theory with practice, sitting still with movement, social interaction and much sensory stimulation. Our system will feel different and possibly more relaxed so it's a matter of relaxing yourself, adjusting, asking loads of questions as needed and keeping the faith that your kids will fit in and be educated well.
The schools here are great. There's the good and the bad like anywhere so you just look around and find what you want whether public or private. There's far more of an outdoors feel to the education here in Qld as the weather permits it. That enables a healthy, active education that combines theory with practice, sitting still with movement, social interaction and much sensory stimulation. Our system will feel different and possibly more relaxed so it's a matter of relaxing yourself, adjusting, asking loads of questions as needed and keeping the faith that your kids will fit in and be educated well.
Slater
