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RodRos&Co. Sep 7th 2007 8:02 am

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:rofl::rofl: thats not funny

clynnog Sep 7th 2007 8:06 am

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Originally Posted by karla03 (Post 5285204)
I've just picked up my daughter from school and I can't believe what has just happened.

The Deputy Head Teacher has just "had a word":curse: with me about moving to Canada. She reckons that moving a child to another country at such an early age - will disrupt her studies. What in the hell has it to do with her. It's not like my child is sitting exams - she's five, so surley this is the best time for her, especially because she is so young.

I am so angry, I've made an appointment to see the head teacher next week once shes back - but I am shocked that someone would think that I am not doing my best for my child.

Wait till Simon comes home.................................:eek:

Karla x x x

Karla...if I had a choice of living in 0161 or 902 I know which one I would choose. Speaking from personal experience, I emigrated with my family at the age of 10 and aside from some light hearted kidding about my accent, things worked out fine. Theoretically, there won't be a language issue, but some people can be so close minded. Is this one of those teachers who hasn't been much further than Blackpool in their life?

medical mum Sep 7th 2007 10:17 am

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Originally Posted by karla03 (Post 5285204)
I've just picked up my daughter from school and I can't believe what has just happened.

The Deputy Head Teacher has just "had a word":curse: with me about moving to Canada. She reckons that moving a child to another country at such an early age - will disrupt her studies. What in the hell has it to do with her. It's not like my child is sitting exams - she's five, so surley this is the best time for her, especially because she is so young.

I am so angry, I've made an appointment to see the head teacher next week once shes back - but I am shocked that someone would think that I am not doing my best for my child.

Wait till Simon comes home.................................:eek:

Karla x x x

Karla,

My is 16 years old now, with learning disablities. We were told that he will never go to a mainstream school in England. We have lived in Vancouver for 6 years now, he has been going to a mainstream school since being over here. He teacher told me just yesterday, that he got the highest mark for Maths 10 in his school last year.:thumbsup:
The Deputy head is jealousy of what you have achieved for your family, and is unable to do what you have done.:thumbup:
Just wave to her when you have England.

Alison.

Alberta_Rose Sep 7th 2007 12:43 pm

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I'm sorry Karla, but your post made me laugh out loud. :rofl:

What a silly woman! Take no notice of her; I really do think you should try not to feel upset about it ..... superior maybe, but not upset! :p

She's really not worth wasting your energy over! :thumbdown: :D

bear-diesel Sep 7th 2007 1:16 pm

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Originally Posted by Morwenna (Post 5287011)
I'm sorry Karla, but your post made me laugh out loud. :rofl:

What a silly woman! Take no notice of her; I really do think you should try not to feel upset about it ..... superior maybe, but not upset! :p

She's really not worth wasting your energy over! :thumbdown: :D

think yourselves lucky that your daughter is going to miss being educated by such a well rounded, intelligent deputy head.
don't know how you didn't put her straight

anona? Sep 7th 2007 3:06 pm

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She probably forgot that your daughter is 5 years old (to think she is a teacher...she should know better!!). Kids can learn faster than adults in terms what the norms of culture and society are. Put an adult and a child in a language immersion program (with peers) and kids will learn better and faster.

Don't listen to her, I've got 9, 5 and 3 years old and I'm seeing an opportunity in moving permanently to Canada next year! Plus, as they say "mother knows best"!

Goodluck...:)



Originally Posted by karla03 (Post 5285204)
I've just picked up my daughter from school and I can't believe what has just happened.

The Deputy Head Teacher has just "had a word":curse: with me about moving to Canada. She reckons that moving a child to another country at such an early age - will disrupt her studies. What in the hell has it to do with her. It's not like my child is sitting exams - she's five, so surley this is the best time for her, especially because she is so young.

I am so angry, I've made an appointment to see the head teacher next week once shes back - but I am shocked that someone would think that I am not doing my best for my child.

Wait till Simon comes home.................................:eek:

Karla x x x


esso Sep 7th 2007 3:21 pm

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Originally Posted by karla03 (Post 5285204)
I've just picked up my daughter from school and I can't believe what has just happened.

The Deputy Head Teacher has just "had a word":curse: with me about moving to Canada. She reckons that moving a child to another country at such an early age - will disrupt her studies. What in the hell has it to do with her. It's not like my child is sitting exams - she's five, so surley this is the best time for her, especially because she is so young.

I am so angry, I've made an appointment to see the head teacher next week once shes back - but I am shocked that someone would think that I am not doing my best for my child.

Wait till Simon comes home.................................:eek:

Karla x x x

Thats the problem she should concentrate on teaching first and then when she has the hang of it then she can lecture

karla03 Sep 7th 2007 8:34 pm

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Originally Posted by Alvic (Post 5286197)
Karla...maybe your parents put her up to it:eek:

Nothing they do would suprise me:rofl:

gotoronto Sep 7th 2007 9:06 pm

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Originally Posted by karla03 (Post 5285204)
I've just picked up my daughter from school and I can't believe what has just happened.

The Deputy Head Teacher has just "had a word":curse: with me about moving to Canada. She reckons that moving a child to another country at such an early age - will disrupt her studies. What in the hell has it to do with her. It's not like my child is sitting exams - she's five, so surley this is the best time for her, especially because she is so young.

I am so angry, I've made an appointment to see the head teacher next week once shes back - but I am shocked that someone would think that I am not doing my best for my child.

Wait till Simon comes home.................................:eek:

Karla x x x

Karla

My husband mentioned your post to me yesterday and I thought I might add my own experience.

I moved around the world a lot when I was a child, from country to country and continent to continent. My first move was at age 5 - and I can honestly say that it did not affect me at all! I can't even remember the move!

It does get harder at a later age - I found our second move (at age 11) a little more difficult - but even that did not disrupt my studies. It was only our third move (at age 15) that really affected me. It took me about a year to get over that one.

I think you are doing the right thing... moving now rather than later.

Good luck with everything!

karla03 Sep 7th 2007 9:50 pm

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Thank you for all your replys.........................................I'm taking everything to heart alittle to much at the minute thanks to my parents (thats another thread). Nothing is putting me off Canada and we will be across there next year.

Karla x x x


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