Level of Schooling
May 2nd 2007, 10:31 pm
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Re: Level of Schooling
I've just read an 'An Interview with ... SarahB in New Zealand ' and she says that
"having spoken to British friends who’ve moved here they say that their children are now very much behind their UK counterparts even after having been here a relatively short time. Several people have said that to me."
Does anyone know about this or can confirm or refute this comment?
I personally haven't heard anything other that what she has stated above so cant really comment. What I'm concerned about, is one of the main factors for us emigrating to NZ is so that our daughters will have a better life, education and be able to live where they want( well almost).
I know they go to school longer, until their nineteen or soemthing like that.
"having spoken to British friends who’ve moved here they say that their children are now very much behind their UK counterparts even after having been here a relatively short time. Several people have said that to me."
Does anyone know about this or can confirm or refute this comment?
I personally haven't heard anything other that what she has stated above so cant really comment. What I'm concerned about, is one of the main factors for us emigrating to NZ is so that our daughters will have a better life, education and be able to live where they want( well almost).
I know they go to school longer, until their nineteen or soemthing like that.
Burt
May 2nd 2007, 11:23 pm
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Re: Level of Schooling
That's why you went to NZ. Doubted you could get a degree in UK!
Did you also fail to hack it in NZ! Obviously it didn't work out- but why blame NZ?
You must have left UK because it didn't provide what you were looking for- or hoping for- NZ didn't provide what you were looking for or hoping for. Common denominator-You!
Don't blame the country. You will find success and contentment somewhere.
Don't try and dissuade others with your jaundiced subjective views, Just give them the FACTS as they applied to you and allow them to make up their own minds.
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May 3rd 2007, 12:18 am
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Re: Level of Schooling
Hi I have been in the UK education system for 16 years and I am a qualified teacher of Adults. I brought over my 4 children in 2005 to Rotorua, the education system here is at least two years behind the uk. We were lucky as in England our children went to a very good school with 97% of children going on to further education in year 11, that figure for Rotorua is approximately 30%. Because NZ is so behind they have not caught on to the fact that education is important! If u can imagine, what life was like in the 70's in the Uk, where kids go to the local school, no matter how or what they taught, that is how my experience of what education is like here. We r returning to the Uk in July 07, and one of the main factors in our decision is the education.
Rotorua is one of the poorer areas of NZ and it's education statistics are below average.
If you don't mind me asking, why did you choose Rotorua?
Kip
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May 3rd 2007, 10:45 am
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May 3rd 2007, 11:34 am
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Ps I like you too, Mazi xxx
May 3rd 2007, 1:25 pm
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May 3rd 2007, 1:45 pm
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there is a site which gives the decile scores for each school.Cant remember which.
This being their rating.
I've attached last years spreadsheet, I hope it helps.
This being their rating.
I've attached last years spreadsheet, I hope it helps.
May 3rd 2007, 10:16 pm
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May 3rd 2007, 10:41 pm
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May 3rd 2007, 11:47 pm
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Re: Level of Schooling
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ps --For such an important topic, there are some very broad and sweeping statements being made. Can somebody please explain in what way the schools here are 2 years behind the UK, and why in a nutshell NZ education is poor.
May 3rd 2007, 11:58 pm
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Re: Level of Schooling
We're very happy with our kids education in NZ. Can't compare it to the UK's, because we have not experienced that first hand.
We have used Montessori preschools, and they are now in an ex private (integrated) junior school which I think might be rated decile 10.
We live in an education based city, with a real traditional and scottish emphasis on good education for all, and my observation is that there just don't seem to be any bad schools around. This means there is very little if any zoning, and thankfully the hassle of where one should live based on schools is not a big thing here.
The kids' cousins in the UK have had to sit entrance exams, their families have had to rent in particular streets, and attempt nightmarish commuting to get the education they want, something we take for granted where we are now.
We have used Montessori preschools, and they are now in an ex private (integrated) junior school which I think might be rated decile 10.
We live in an education based city, with a real traditional and scottish emphasis on good education for all, and my observation is that there just don't seem to be any bad schools around. This means there is very little if any zoning, and thankfully the hassle of where one should live based on schools is not a big thing here.
The kids' cousins in the UK have had to sit entrance exams, their families have had to rent in particular streets, and attempt nightmarish commuting to get the education they want, something we take for granted where we are now.
May 4th 2007, 6:42 am
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Re: Level of Schooling
I have absolutely no problems with the education either, Im more than happy with it.
My kids have never been happier and it's fantastic to see them actually wanting to go to school.
They are being taught to be confident contributers, they're happy and active and that's good enough for me.
Don't know about the uni's yet but my middle son will no doubt be sampling them when it's time for him to leave school.
My kids have never been happier and it's fantastic to see them actually wanting to go to school.
They are being taught to be confident contributers, they're happy and active and that's good enough for me.
Don't know about the uni's yet but my middle son will no doubt be sampling them when it's time for him to leave school.
May 4th 2007, 8:47 am
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Re: Level of Schooling
okay try this link then:-
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?...id=6434&data=l
sorry that they are all excel
I've attached a shareware program called icexcel which converts the excel spread sheets to mac workbook format.
You just need to rename the extension to a .dmg from .avi, not sur eif this willl work for you but it might help.
Regards
Jules
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?...id=6434&data=l
sorry that they are all excel
I've attached a shareware program called icexcel which converts the excel spread sheets to mac workbook format.
You just need to rename the extension to a .dmg from .avi, not sur eif this willl work for you but it might help.
Regards
Jules
May 6th 2007, 8:29 pm
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Re: Level of Schooling
okay try this link then:-
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?...id=6434&data=l
sorry that they are all excel
I've attached a shareware program called icexcel which converts the excel spread sheets to mac workbook format.
You just need to rename the extension to a .dmg from .avi, not sur eif this willl work for you but it might help.
Regards
Jules
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?...id=6434&data=l
sorry that they are all excel
I've attached a shareware program called icexcel which converts the excel spread sheets to mac workbook format.
You just need to rename the extension to a .dmg from .avi, not sur eif this willl work for you but it might help.
Regards
Jules
May 11th 2007, 3:29 pm
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Re: Level of Schooling
I agree with the above post very much. In Canada, our kids started at four, but went for half days and for the next year too. Then, after these two years of kindergarten, they started full days. Here in NZ, they go full days from their fifth birthday. You can put the small ones in Kindy, but you will have to pay.
Did your oldest have to repeat a grade? Our eldest is 9, born Oct 97. She will be finished the 4th grade here. I am just trying to prepare her if she has to repeat. Also, we may come back to Canada in 2 years. Did you keep up the french? I don't want her to be behind if she comes home.
Thanks,
Nishka