elect42

Hi everyone,

We are a small family two kids both boys, 9years old and 20 months old, we initially were decided on moving to Ellenbrook but having doubts as this may be a bit far out off Perth for commuting to work. My trade is an Electrician so I could be really anywhere but we think being closer to the city could be better work travel times for my wife if she works within Admin.
House prices attracted us to ellenbrook as well as it being a quite new town with good prospects in the future construction, with all this you are close to the country side and outback more than being enclosed within the city.
We are from Northern Ireland small town surrounded countryside with Belfast city 25 miles away. So Ellenbrook seems good.
Real question is I have been looking up Caversham that it is also on the edge of the city, countryside around and loads of new housing developments and future schools etc.. planned. And close Perth city. But I can’t find in search anything really else there no Wikipedia for in-depth information about Caversham.

Can anyone give me any information on schooling, for young kids, upbringing of kids in that area, things to do for family; just really anything anyone could provide us with.

Thanks

Vash the Stampede

I used to live a short distance from Caversham. Don't know much about services, but it always seemed a nice place to me. You can get a pretty good impression from a real estate search; click here for details.

h2oskineil

www.vines.com.au/
http://www.swanvalley.com.au/Home
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/D...an_Valley.aspx

http://www.myschool.edu.au = Schools
http://www.svacs.wa.edu.au/
Swan Valley Anglican Community School is a K to12 School of the Anglican Schools Commission. SVACS seeks to provide excellence in education, stressing high academic standards and the development of individual potential in a dynamic, caring environment. The following areas are emphasised: academic excellence; individual care of students in a safe school environment; Excellence in teaching and learning; high behavioural standards and expectations; high achievement in traditional academic subjects; relevant vocational educational offerings;the development of high ethical standards and self discipline; the development of individual student potential and leadership; and a holistic education, with particular emphasis on the Arts. Students are engaged in an education that prepares them to become active and contributing members of the community and potential future leaders of that community. The School nurtures students so that they will seek to accept responsibility, demonstrate commitment and initiative, be self-disciplined and show sensitivity to the needs of others. The School aims to stimulate in students intellectual curiosity, the capacity to tackle and solve problems, the ability to think creatively and logically and the ability to work with others


http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonli...&schoolID=4177
ELLENBROOK SECONDARY COLLEGE is a world class educational facility situated in the Ellenbrook town square, 26 kilometres from the Perth CBD. The College is nestled against the backdrop of the famous Swan Valley. Ellenbrook is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Perth metropolitan area, with a predicted population of 50 000 over the next decade. The College was established in 2007 and now has a full complement of facilities to cater for students years 7-12. The College boasts exceptional facilities including a purpose built theatre, gym and IT labs and endorses exceptional learning programs to take full advantage of the facilities available at the College. Curriculum is presented in a holistic fashion and is designed to be challenging and relevant for students. As a specialist music school, the College has a strong academic focus as well as specialist vocal and instrumental programs. National testing results demonstrate value adding in regards to student outcomes and progress. The College is highly regarded by the Department for sound attendance management practices. A major priority of the College is the establishment of a safe and productive learning environment. A strong focus on values underpins this initiative and it provides a rich basis for the management of the countering bullying approach taken at the College. The structure of the College aims to address the emotional, social and intellectual needs specific to young people. The approach taken involves placing high expectations on all students while fostering a sense of self worth, respect and confidence. We empower our staff to focus on academic rigour and teaching practices to further enhance teaching and learning across the College. We encourage creativity, initiative and teamwork. There is a high expectation for personal and professional standards for staff and students alike. Staff at Ellenbrook Secondary College recognise that quality relationships underpin successful learning and teaching practice. The College holds high expectations for student learning and this is supported through strong partnerships with parents. At Ellenbrook Secondary College we consider parents are partners and it is through this partnership that the child's learning and potential can be maximised. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the life of the College and its decision-making processes. The Parents and Citizens' Association, the College Council and the Student Council all actively contribute to the development of the College.


Holy Cross College, a co-educational Catholic Secondary College, and opened with students in Years Seven and Eight in 2010. The College is a diverse, dynamic community of learners that challenges each student to be the best that they can be, developing intellectual independence, creativity and a sense of social justice. A holisitic education program is offered through the four pillars of Learning, Enrichment, Faith and Enrichment (LIFE). Pastoral care is underpinned by Gospel values and is a vital part of College life. In the Middle School years students engage in both specialist and integrated learning. Holy Cross College is committed to providing an education that recognises and caters for individual needs. While all students experience an enriched learning program, academic extension and literacy and numeracy support are also available. Designed for 21st century learning, Holy Cross College has a particular focus on Science and Technology. Each student has an individual laptop and works in a technology rich environment. Students are encouraged to participate in a range of sporting and cultural activities. The College has a strong connection to regional Primary schools, the Parish and wider community.

http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonli...&schoolID=5745
Ellenbrook Primary School is the oldest public school in Ellenbrook. The school is characterised by excellent resources and programs that cater for students at their various levels of achievement. The school has a large student populations (700) but the numbers are expected to drop dramatically in 2012 when the new school is built in Aveley (a new suburb). The school is currently re-focussing its teaching and learning programs to accommodate the need to ensure that all students have mastery of essential literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge. Explict teaching programs are being put into place- Jolly Phonics, Sound Waves spelling, Nelson Maths (at NSW level), Guided Reading, Rapid Writing, ACER EMM (mental maths). This is accompanied by our measurement program using ACER PAT tests (pre-test and post-test)to validly track value-added learning over time. The school's specialist areas include: Italian, PE, and music. The school prides itself on meeting the needs of the students. Gifted students are catered for in a formal program and classroom extension. Students with learning problems are placed on Individual Education Programs and their progress is regularly monitored. Senior students are encouraged to take leadership roles in the school. The school will become an Independent Public School in 2011, which will affect the way that the school operates, is governed and responds to the school community needs

rockpeblar

Have you considered Kalamunda & Lesmurdie suburbs, some great schools here and not too bad a commute to the city

FiP

I live not too far from Caversham and am aware of a plan for development of the area with the construction of a mosque and from what I understand a large housing development and other community facilities.
I get minutes of the local council meetings from their website and there is some information on there on the proposed development scheme:

http://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Our_City/H...Structure_Plan

I hope it is of some interest

Amazulu

and no mosque

Dorothy

If the old man would consider moving away from the coast that's where I'd be.

elect42

What's attracting us to possibily living in caversham is we will be right on the edge of the city with countryside with us, alot of new housing developments going up with some really nice and well priced properties.
A mosque wouldn't really bother me as long as it wasn't on my back door, I don't believe in religilion but don't have a problem with it as long as its not preached in front off me, caversham is quite big, is a proposed mosque being built because of the area?

Looks like abit more researching we have only three weeks once we land to hopefully find a rental property were we will be looking to settle, as we will be in temporary accommodation and have it only for that time.

I didn't see this all easy always expect the worst and at least if it isnt it's a bonus.

FiP

There is a fair size bosnian moslem community in the area and the mosque is being built by the Bosnian Islamic Society of Perth. When you are at Caversham check the plane noise at I am not sure it isn't on the approach to the airport and the airport is open 24/7.
I personally would prefer Kalamunda knowing what Northern Ireland is like with countryside and country parks etc for walking/cycling etc. I am not sure that there are many (if any) new developments in Kalamunda and I would suspect it is more expensive.
There are plenty of newly built rental properties available in Ellenbrook which is not too far away and a good base if you want to be in this area.
Caversham is a decent run into the city and you have plenty of options with routes depending on the time of the day to avoid traffic.

Good luck!