Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Feb 2nd 2006, 11:06 am
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by Mrs JFW
the teacher is 6? bloody hell! 
I know, she's a bit old I think
Feb 2nd 2006, 11:14 am
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by fraser
They don't ask for a drink just a water bottle so that they can fill it as they're only allowed to drink water.
.Apart from that, it all sounds pretty much par for the course.
Feb 2nd 2006, 11:20 am
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
I think they expect water in the water bottle Fraser .
Apart from that, it all sounds pretty much par for the course.
.Apart from that, it all sounds pretty much par for the course.
He's been packing it and walking about with it for the last three weeks in anticipation.
We feel quite guilty because all his friends in England started full time school a month ago.
Feb 2nd 2006, 11:54 am
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by fraser
The way they spoke about him, we like to encourage them to carry their own bags.
He's been packing it and walking about with it for the last three weeks in anticipation.
We feel quite guilty because all his friends in England started full time school a month ago.
He's been packing it and walking about with it for the last three weeks in anticipation.
We feel quite guilty because all his friends in England started full time school a month ago.
Its good training for when they have to be able to carry their own slab of beer by 12.
Why aren't you working anyway, is it only a few days a week??
Feb 2nd 2006, 1:07 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by Bordy
Its good training for when they have to be able to carry their own slab of beer by 12.
Why aren't you working anyway, is it only a few days a week??
Why aren't you working anyway, is it only a few days a week??
Feb 2nd 2006, 1:42 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
The most important skill for a girl anyway, is the ability to fetch a stubbie from the fridge for myself and as many guests as I indicate.
You better run before the UK Brigade wake up.
Feb 2nd 2006, 2:03 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
The most important skill for a girl anyway, is the ability to fetch a stubbie from the fridge for myself and as many guests as I indicate.
Won't the girls be sitting waving fans at you and your guests to keep the flies away 
I now have visions of "It Ain't Half Hot Mum" - showing my age again 
Feb 2nd 2006, 2:14 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by Bordy
You better run before the UK Brigade wake up.
Feb 2nd 2006, 2:21 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by fraser
The way they spoke about him, we like to encourage them to carry their own bags.
He's been packing it and walking about with it for the last three weeks in anticipation.
We feel quite guilty because all his friends in England started full time school a month ago.
He's been packing it and walking about with it for the last three weeks in anticipation.
We feel quite guilty because all his friends in England started full time school a month ago.
Now now remember all those social skills hes learning
Jacks pre school (prep) was odd, even tho they were 4/5 they were not considered old enough to have toilets with doors any old pervy could look in, and after lunch they had a nap, you send sheets and a pillow. Grade one was a bit better, but as others have said theres a lot of cut and pasting etc tho, I found the first half of grade 2 was more like reception in UK, but yes i do realise thats just my opinion.
Feb 2nd 2006, 2:22 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by Bordy
Its good training for when they have to be able to carry their own slab of beer by 12.
Why aren't you working anyway, is it only a few days a week??
Why aren't you working anyway, is it only a few days a week??
Feb 2nd 2006, 3:14 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Now now remember all those social skills hes learning Jacks pre school (prep) was odd, even tho they were 4/5 they were not considered old enough to have toilets with doors any old pervy could look in, and after lunch they had a nap, you send sheets and a pillow. Grade one was a bit better, but as others have said theres a lot of cut and pasting etc tho, I found the first half of grade 2 was more like reception in UK, but yes i do realise thats just my opinion.
Jacks pre school (prep) was odd, even tho they were 4/5 they were not considered old enough to have toilets with doors any old pervy could look in, and after lunch they had a nap, you send sheets and a pillow. Grade one was a bit better, but as others have said theres a lot of cut and pasting etc tho, I found the first half of grade 2 was more like reception in UK, but yes i do realise thats just my opinion.ii. Cutting and pasting is now a lifeskill No. 1
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Feb 2nd 2006, 3:24 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by thatsnotquiteright
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Feb 2nd 2006, 3:31 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by fraser
Rachel told them that he would have started school in the UK by now as he's 4 1/2 she was shocked, she said she spoke about him like he was two.
Feb 2nd 2006, 3:32 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
At what age will he start Year 1 down your way ?
Feb 2nd 2006, 3:40 pm
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Re: Rachel has just been for Henry's kindy interview.
Originally Posted by fraser
Next Febuary.
Yours is the similar to NSW, where my daughter did full time Kindergarten, followed by Year 1 starting at age 5yrs 8months.
