Private Schools Perth North of River
I don't want to get into a debate about schooling on this thread but just wanted to warn new parents when coming over to consider their schooling options VERY carefully before they decide where to settle. I have today learnt that it is highly unlikely I will be able to get my daughter into the school I have had her name down at for almost 3 years. The other private schools in the area are either a) not an option for us due to religious differences or b) not even able to get on the waiting list 3 years ago.
I am now in a position that my daughter goes into year 8 in 2011 and the only option for high school at present is possibly the worst school in the northern suburbs. Please consider very carefully. |
Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 7359118)
I don't want to get into a debate about schooling on this thread but just wanted to warn new parents when coming over to consider their schooling options VERY carefully before they decide where to settle. I have today learnt that it is highly unlikely I will be able to get my daughter into the school I have had her name down at for almost 3 years. The other private schools in the area are either a) not an option for us due to religious differences or b) not even able to get on the waiting list 3 years ago.
I am now in a position that my daughter goes into year 8 in 2011 and the only option for high school at present is possibly the worst school in the northern suburbs. Please consider very carefully. My nephew is in what is deemed a "bad school" in Scotland but has just done a higher maths exam in 3rd year along with 3 others the exam is normally done in 5th year, he's doing great and thriving. |
Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by kez81
(Post 7359129)
My nephew is in what is deemed a "bad school" in Scotland but has just done a higher maths exam in 3rd year along with 3 others the exam is normally done in 5th year, he's doing great and thriving.
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 7359147)
I appreciate what you are saying and each child is individual. A bright child IMO will generally thrive in most places. However my daughter needs a structure, discipline and a little push. She will not get these things at our catchment high school.
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 7359118)
I don't want to get into a debate about schooling on this thread but just wanted to warn new parents when coming over to consider their schooling options VERY carefully before they decide where to settle. I have today learnt that it is highly unlikely I will be able to get my daughter into the school I have had her name down at for almost 3 years. The other private schools in the area are either a) not an option for us due to religious differences or b) not even able to get on the waiting list 3 years ago.
I am now in a position that my daughter goes into year 8 in 2011 and the only option for high school at present is possibly the worst school in the northern suburbs. Please consider very carefully. |
Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 7359147)
I appreciate what you are saying and each child is individual. A bright child IMO will generally thrive in most places. However my daughter needs a structure, discipline and a little push. She will not get these things at our catchment high school.
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
One of a parent's biggest worries. I hope you get it sorted C. Until you get a definite no, there's always hope presumably.
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by moneypen20
(Post 7359673)
One of a parent's biggest worries. I hope you get it sorted C. Until you get a definite no, there's always hope presumably.
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 7359705)
I have to try and come up with an alternative though Penny as otherwise I will leave it to late and be lumbered with the local state school which quite frankly isn't really an option. I can't even begin to tell you what a crap day I have had. This is just so important and I can't do anything about it :(
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by Heljinder
(Post 7359831)
Have you no choice but to stay where you are? I'd move mountains to ensure my children didn't go to a crap school.
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by kez81
(Post 7359179)
Yeh i know what you mean my daughter to needs that push at school, is there no way you can get her into anywhere else, use a friends address?
My only suggestion is to apply out of catchment area - you never know your luck. |
Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
That's a bit unfair on Clarkson that ... ;)
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 7359118)
I don't want to get into a debate about schooling on this thread but just wanted to warn new parents when coming over to consider their schooling options VERY carefully before they decide where to settle. I have today learnt that it is highly unlikely I will be able to get my daughter into the school I have had her name down at for almost 3 years. The other private schools in the area are either a) not an option for us due to religious differences or b) not even able to get on the waiting list 3 years ago.
I am now in a position that my daughter goes into year 8 in 2011 and the only option for high school at present is possibly the worst school in the northern suburbs. Please consider very carefully. |
Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by Three Legs
(Post 7361811)
That's a bit unfair on Clarkson that ... ;)
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
Originally Posted by Three Legs
(Post 7361811)
That's a bit unfair on Clarkson that ... ;)
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Re: Private Schools Perth North of River
... *taps nose* ...
Originally Posted by Dorothy
(Post 7361846)
And what's that supposed to mean? My children go to Clarkson and are doing just fine, thank you. Your children are still kindy and younger, aren't they? What exactly do you know about Clarkson, or any high school? How much personal experience do you have?
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