melibeam

My son was five when we arrived in Melbourne in November, he had already completed reception and the first half term of year one in London. The school here were keen for him to start prep this year. He turned 6 on 1 Feb. I eventually persuaded them to let him start grade 1 this year and they argeed as he had already done over a year in school in the UK. He is the youngest in his class though. Most of the other kids seem to be turning 6 in prep.

Mel

Jennie

I have a friend in Perth and because her daughters birthday falls on 30th June she will not be able to start school till she is 6 and a half - and they are hoping t send her to a paid play grup with learning bur there are long waiting lists. Not sure about other areas but I know some dont start school until they are six.

Jenn