Would my son get in to school Jan 09 - NSW?

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Jun 24th 2008, 4:50 pm

Stu Ward

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Would my son get in to school Jan 09 - NSW?

Hi

My son will be 5 in Jan 09, and we would like him to go to school full time at the start of the next school year.

Seems a bit confusing to me whether or not he will be old enough.

We will be in Sydney

Jun 24th 2008, 10:12 pm

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Re: Would my son get in to school Jan 09 - NSW?

Yup he will be in kindergarten which is the first year of full time school. Cut off date is end of July so he will be fine see here

Jun 25th 2008, 2:46 am

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Re: Would my son get in to school Jan 09 - NSW?

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Originally Posted by Stu Ward

Hi Stu, he starts school in January of the year he turns 5, which for you is 09. Kindergarten here is the same as Reception, i.e. the very first year of infant school. Don't forget, if you are on 457 you will have to pay school fees as well.
Paddy