Visiting schools
May 29th 2011, 5:04 pm
#1
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Visiting schools
Hi
Is it worth visiting schools in preferred areas while on a validation trip?
Is it worth visiting schools in preferred areas while on a validation trip?
May 29th 2011, 9:50 pm
#2
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Re: Visiting schools
If they have time to see you then, yes, go for it. Some schools do get a bit miffed at continually showing people around when there is no guarantee that they are going to be living in the catchment area but they may agree to see you.
May 30th 2011, 2:22 am
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Re: Visiting schools
I looked online at schools prior to arriving and shortlisted the ones that looked best. I also looked at a website called My school to get more information. We knew where we would be living as OH was here and in a property before the kids and i arrived. On arrival i phoned a couple of schools and met them the following day and the kids started a week later! I guess if your coming here first and you know where you will be living then you have nothing to lose! Emma
May 30th 2011, 7:22 am
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Re: Visiting schools
Thanks for the replies guys.
I have been quite heavily researching various areas of Adelaide and have 3 areas that we are interested in, although obviously they may go straight out the window when we visit, so the next step is choosing schools.
Thanks for the tip about My School - will add that to the favourites!!
I have been quite heavily researching various areas of Adelaide and have 3 areas that we are interested in, although obviously they may go straight out the window when we visit, so the next step is choosing schools.
Thanks for the tip about My School - will add that to the favourites!!
