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Forum: Canada
Dec 3rd 2014, 6:23 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,012
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Random Question - kids and sports

Our son was 8 when we arrived out here 3 years ago. I also was worried about him settling in, most parents would, also knowing his character/age I knew he would find it difficult. I was right, he had...
Forum: Canada
Nov 26th 2014, 5:23 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 3,112
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Newmarket, ontario

We live about 30 mins south of Newmarket but I seem to spend quite a lot of time there (friends, kids activities etc). It is as others have described, I would say better shopping and sport facilities...
Forum: Canada
Nov 4th 2014, 4:51 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,406
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Canadian v British Education

I can sympathise, we arrived here originally for 3 years (although now 3 years later, it seems it will be more like 5!). You do have different considerations when you know that you won't be in a...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2014, 5:37 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,406
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Canadian v British Education

No problem! I was asking all these questions myself before heading out here, especially because we always knew we would not be staying in Canada permanently. However we have even now transferred my...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2014, 1:21 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 988
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: School Catchment Areas

Generally catchment areas for elementary schools are pretty strict. But exceptions are made, especially for the schools with a lower intake who have capacity. worth asking individual schools, more...
Forum: Canada
Nov 3rd 2014, 1:11 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 6,406
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Canadian v British Education

When we arrived out here in Ontario just over 3 years ago, my daughter who was then 4 when into JK. Junior Kindergarten here is play-based learning and broadly comparable to YR in the UK, in my...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2014, 7:55 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 3,281
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: General advice on registering for schools / good areas - Ontario

We moved out here with my husband's company with 2 months to prepare, so in comparison you've plenty of time!
They will be fine, it has been an amazing experience for both my kids. The elder one...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2014, 7:38 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 3,281
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: General advice on registering for schools / good areas - Ontario

My eldest was 8 and my younger one 4 when we got here. I knew that the 8 yr old would find adjusting the hardest, due to age and personality, and I was right. The best thing I did for him was getting...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2014, 1:37 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 3,281
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: General advice on registering for schools / good areas - Ontario

Clearly worth checking, as it varies depending on where you live. In my daughter's case, the only entry point for FI is grade 1, and it is total immersion until at least grade 4. Its an option that I...
Forum: Canada
Sep 16th 2014, 1:05 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 3,281
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: General advice on registering for schools / good areas - Ontario

Regarding schools, it is true that Canadians expect most kids will be fine at whatever local public (ie state) school they attend. It's true that league tables are not considered as much, but that's...
Forum: Canada
Oct 19th 2013, 4:39 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,955
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Where to live in/around GTA?

Sorry perhaps others would have better first-hand knowledge of that area...however you wouldn't feel too isolated as you'd be quite close to Barrie. As a day tripper, we have visited Wasaga Beach...
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2013, 1:05 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,955
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Where to live in/around GTA?

Most ski slopes I would think would be nearly 1 1/2 hours drive from Caledon - north towards Barrie/Collingwood you have Snow Valley as well as Blue Mountain. There are other smaller slopes such as...
Forum: Canada
Oct 17th 2013, 2:16 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,955
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Where to live in/around GTA?

I live in a decent sized, practical family home which we rent, with yes a smallish garden but enough grass for kids to play and big deck for BBQ, pond and parks within short walk. Like I said its a...
Forum: Canada
Oct 17th 2013, 1:49 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 4,955
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Where to live in/around GTA?

I would say that your budget for renting may be pushed a little in the Richmond Hill/Newmarket/Aurora area for the size of house you are looking for...I'd say you'd be looking at over 2,000 dollars...
Forum: Canada
Sep 30th 2013, 7:15 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,391
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: When are doubts more than that?!

Well we had the opposite experience with our son, if that helps?! He was super-excited at the thought of coming out to Canada before we left, no worries about leaving friends behind as they were...
Forum: Canada
Sep 30th 2013, 6:54 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,391
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: When are doubts more than that?!

Everyone adapts differently in the family situation. My daughter fitted in from day one, she was 4 when we arrived. My son had a tougher time, he was 8, he's now changed school and is finally much...
Forum: Canada
Sep 30th 2013, 6:40 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 10,391
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: When are doubts more than that?!

I was never champing at the bit to come to Canada, we were asked to head out here 2 yrs ago for husband's work. After lots of mulling over, I realized that I would always regret NOT going if we...
Forum: Canada
Sep 30th 2013, 4:25 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 10,364
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Depressed or just lonely?

Good point. And thanks to the OP for starting this thread. Its heartening sometimes to be reminded that you're not the only one who has found some aspects of adjustment to a new life difficult.
...
Forum: Canada
Sep 29th 2013, 3:57 pm
Replies: 114
Views: 10,364
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Depressed or just lonely?

I'd agree with most of the comments above. Two years into our life in Canada, I'm definitely not as lonely but it has taken a lot of effort and I've had to learn to enjoy my own company more! I've...
Forum: Canada
Apr 25th 2013, 12:58 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,484
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Air Canada rouge anyone?

The rellies have booked to fly shortly after that date from Edinburgh! The words 'guinea' and 'pig' spring to mind...

Thanks though, will keep an eye on Air Canada's website - they apparently plan...
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2013, 9:07 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,484
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: Air Canada rouge anyone?

why oh why has noone thought of that before :lol:
Forum: Canada
Apr 24th 2013, 8:41 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,484
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Air Canada rouge anyone?

Hi
Does anyone know more about Air Canada's newest venture, Rouge, other than the usual media blurb?
It sounds like a budget arm, to compete with Air Transat. For UK visitors coming out here to...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2013, 5:13 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,220
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: After school clubs / sports clubs ?

We pay $300 ish for indoor/winter season (Oct-April) but more like $900 for may-august. That includes full kit, coach, venue, pitch & tournament fees etc. I think that's fairly standard for rep...
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2013, 4:38 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,220
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: After school clubs / sports clubs ?

In our personal experience (10 & 5 yr old, public ie state school, York region also), there are lunchtime school sports activities but nothing after school. School has athletics & cross country teams...
Forum: Canada
Jan 31st 2013, 8:58 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,665
Posted By anglaisfrancais

Re: absent father letter of consent for holiday

Personally I've never been questioned when travelling with my kids alone. Others may have different experiences...good luck!
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