Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Apr 4th 2011, 9:25 pm
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Location:West Van, BC
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Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Hi,looking at these 3 area's for school zone and would be grateful of any advice/insight into the area's .... many thanks.
Apr 6th 2011, 10:48 pm
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Hi
I only arrived a couple of days ago but am going on a recce around those areas this aft. My friend I am staying with said her old boss was at Bayswater and the kids loved the school there. Takapuna Grammar has a good reputation too. If I find anything out I'll let you know. I'm planning on looking a bit further up too in Campbells Bay Primary and Westlake Boys school zones.
I only arrived a couple of days ago but am going on a recce around those areas this aft. My friend I am staying with said her old boss was at Bayswater and the kids loved the school there. Takapuna Grammar has a good reputation too. If I find anything out I'll let you know. I'm planning on looking a bit further up too in Campbells Bay Primary and Westlake Boys school zones.
Apr 6th 2011, 11:01 pm
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Hi
I only arrived a couple of days ago but am going on a recce around those areas this aft. My friend I am staying with said her old boss was at Bayswater and the kids loved the school there. Takapuna Grammar has a good reputation too. If I find anything out I'll let you know. I'm planning on looking a bit further up too in Campbells Bay Primary and Westlake Boys school zones.
I only arrived a couple of days ago but am going on a recce around those areas this aft. My friend I am staying with said her old boss was at Bayswater and the kids loved the school there. Takapuna Grammar has a good reputation too. If I find anything out I'll let you know. I'm planning on looking a bit further up too in Campbells Bay Primary and Westlake Boys school zones.
Hope the jet-lag isn't too bad.
Apr 6th 2011, 11:33 pm
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Thanks! Kids have horrendous jet lag- youngest got up at 1.45am today! I am ok except picked up a stinking head cold so feel like death warmed up today!!
Apr 7th 2011, 12:01 am
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Taka Grammar used to have a good reputation but I think that's been eroded over the years.
You need to visit the schools and look for yourself. Westlake and Rangi are where most people head for but you'll pay a premium for living in zone.
Why not look out west at the Albany junior/senior high, they tend to get overlooked. Also I've used to hear a lot of good things about Long Bay College who were doing some interesting things a while ago.
There are also some church schools around that are worth looking at - their fees are a fraction of those of private schools and they have an excellent reputation.
You need to visit the schools and look for yourself. Westlake and Rangi are where most people head for but you'll pay a premium for living in zone.
Why not look out west at the Albany junior/senior high, they tend to get overlooked. Also I've used to hear a lot of good things about Long Bay College who were doing some interesting things a while ago.
There are also some church schools around that are worth looking at - their fees are a fraction of those of private schools and they have an excellent reputation.
Apr 7th 2011, 3:02 pm
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Location:West Van, BC
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Taka Grammar used to have a good reputation but I think that's been eroded over the years.
You need to visit the schools and look for yourself. Westlake and Rangi are where most people head for but you'll pay a premium for living in zone.
Why not look out west at the Albany junior/senior high, they tend to get overlooked. Also I've used to hear a lot of good things about Long Bay College who were doing some interesting things a while ago.
There are also some church schools around that are worth looking at - their fees are a fraction of those of private schools and they have an excellent reputation.
You need to visit the schools and look for yourself. Westlake and Rangi are where most people head for but you'll pay a premium for living in zone.
Why not look out west at the Albany junior/senior high, they tend to get overlooked. Also I've used to hear a lot of good things about Long Bay College who were doing some interesting things a while ago.
There are also some church schools around that are worth looking at - their fees are a fraction of those of private schools and they have an excellent reputation.
Apr 7th 2011, 9:32 pm
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Hi daisycutter I live in Takapuna and have to say that Takapuna is better than Belmont and Bayswater.You have all the shops,cafes,restaurants,bars and the beach on your door stop.Nothing much happening in Bayswater and Belmont.I am actually selling my home privately at the moment to go back to the UK (don't know if your looking to buy?) and I have St Josephs Primary opposite and Rosmini College which have really good reputations.I am also in zone for Takapuna grammar and Westlake boys and girls.If you need anymore info just let me know.
Apr 8th 2011, 9:01 pm
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Hi daisycutter I live in Takapuna and have to say that Takapuna is better than Belmont and Bayswater.You have all the shops,cafes,restaurants,bars and the beach on your door stop.Nothing much happening in Bayswater and Belmont.I am actually selling my home privately at the moment to go back to the UK (don't know if your looking to buy?) and I have St Josephs Primary opposite and Rosmini College which have really good reputations.I am also in zone for Takapuna grammar and Westlake boys and girls.If you need anymore info just let me know.
Jul 15th 2011, 8:22 pm
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Location:West Van, BC
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Re: Takapuna/Belmont/Bayswater
Hi
I only arrived a couple of days ago but am going on a recce around those areas this aft. My friend I am staying with said her old boss was at Bayswater and the kids loved the school there. Takapuna Grammar has a good reputation too. If I find anything out I'll let you know. I'm planning on looking a bit further up too in Campbells Bay Primary and Westlake Boys school zones.
I only arrived a couple of days ago but am going on a recce around those areas this aft. My friend I am staying with said her old boss was at Bayswater and the kids loved the school there. Takapuna Grammar has a good reputation too. If I find anything out I'll let you know. I'm planning on looking a bit further up too in Campbells Bay Primary and Westlake Boys school zones.
