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Forum: The Barbie
Dec 6th 2008, 12:03 pm
Replies: 154
Views: 12,059
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: 'If you don't like it leave'

[QUOTE=Wendy;7035795]I spend my spare time on the net for a few reasons. Mainly it's so that I can keep in touch with my family, especially my son who I miss like mad. Also my friends who I have...
Forum: Australia
Dec 4th 2008, 6:59 am
Replies: 68
Views: 5,703
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: whats with all the anger issues???

Awful! I'd refuse to go back to that nutter. Report him to the police and call the RSPCA as well.
Forum: Australia
Nov 27th 2008, 2:01 am
Replies: 106
Views: 35,394
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: good schools in perth area

I'm sorry to have made you feel that way, maybe the word 'sacrificing' was a bit harsh.

I mostly agree with the research you quoted, as it's true in the case of mine and my husband's education. ...
Forum: Australia
Nov 26th 2008, 8:43 pm
Replies: 106
Views: 35,394
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: good schools in perth area

[QUOTE=nowthat;7011273]I am not entirely - to put it diplomatically - convinced that (public) primary schools in WA offer decent academic exposure. The emphasis is on something else (child...
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2008, 8:44 pm
Replies: 106
Views: 35,394
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: good schools in perth area

Discriminate, lucky, old boy.... it's worse than the snobbery of the OLD British public school system, which has now moved swiftly into the 21st century because it's had to.
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2008, 12:52 pm
Replies: 106
Views: 35,394
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: good schools in perth area

Yes, you're probably right, which makes it all the more depressing.
Forum: Australia
Nov 25th 2008, 9:48 am
Replies: 106
Views: 35,394
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: good schools in perth area

I'm not sure if I would sacrifice a grammar school education, particularly at an important age as 14 to come to WA. Unless you can secure a place (and there are lengthy waiting lists) at a very good...
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 19th 2008, 12:13 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 9,079
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: Is it selfish to leave family behind?

I could have written this. This is exactly why we are going home next July. On the upside we'll enjoy our year in Oz until we go.
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2008, 1:49 am
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By helgaw1965

Holidays in Aus with 7 & 3 year old - advice please

Hi

We're living in Perth and would welcome any recommendations on great places to holiday anywhere in Aus, with 7 & 3 year old boys. We're open to any suggestions.

Cheers!
Forum: Australia
Nov 2nd 2008, 12:21 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,502
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: What will you be doing this Xmas Day?

We plan to rid ourselves this year of all the horrible stresses and strains of the commercialised Christmases we endured in the UK. No tree or decorations for us - yay! and good old Amazon will...
Forum: Australia
Oct 31st 2008, 1:04 am
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: Good Accountant needed

We'd probably like to do our own tax return, as it would just be a standard return. My partner is a doctor and as we're new to the Australian system we don't want to miss out on any entitlements we...
Forum: Australia
Oct 30th 2008, 12:09 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By helgaw1965

Good Accountant needed

I would be very gratefeful if anyone could recommend a very good Accountant in the Perth area. You're welcome to PM me if that's easier.

Thanks!
Forum: Australia
Oct 28th 2008, 6:22 am
Replies: 95
Views: 6,892
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: Schooling - The Australian System.

My 7 year old son went to a private school in England where he did well. However, the teaching was intensive and made him very unhappy and stressed. We have been in WA for 2 months now and he goes...
Forum: Australia
Oct 16th 2008, 1:37 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 5,952
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: Australia is..

Me as well, and going for good!
Forum: Australia
Oct 12th 2008, 12:06 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 5,952
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: Australia is..

Fine...... if you don't live in WA.
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 8:03 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: Looking for furnished accommodation in Secret Harbour WA

Hi Jules,

Thanks again for the website address. Just another thought.....seeing as you live in SH I wondered if you can help with a couple of other things. I've been looking at schools for my 6...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 7:55 am
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: Looking for furnished accommodation in Secret Harbour WA

Thanks for that. I'll try aussiemove and hope we can get sorted out.
Forum: Australia
Mar 29th 2008, 9:22 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By helgaw1965

Looking for furnished accommodation in Secret Harbour WA

Hi

We will be moving to Secret Harbour WA in September and will need furnished accommodation for a month or two. It doesn't have to be in Secret Harbour straight away, but for school catchment and...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2008, 8:18 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: De facto visa: have 2 children

Thanks for the attachment, it makes interesting reading and I can see the drawbacks to temporary visas. The job that my partner is taking is in medicine, which was through an agency (the agency are...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2008, 5:59 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: De facto visa: have 2 children

Hi

Yes we are all British citizens, and going on temporary visas which will be reassessed after two years.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2008, 2:36 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: De facto visa: have 2 children

Thanks so much for your reply, I feel much better now. We've been up to the darkest recesses of our attic this morning and have managed to pull out some photos of us together when our eldest son was...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 9th 2008, 1:26 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By helgaw1965

De facto visa: have 2 children

Hi

My partner of 10 years has accepted a job in Australia starting in September 08. We have two young children (6 & 2) together and I will be applying for a de-facto visa. We are a bit unsure...
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2008, 3:24 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 367
Posted By helgaw1965

Shipping belongings or not

Hi

We will be moving out to Perth in September this year, and we're not sure whether to ship all our stuff out - including cars (pricey though) - or start from scratch. Also, we thought if we...
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2008, 9:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By helgaw1965

Re: School waiting lists

Thanks for your advice and for the attachment, which was helpful. My eldest son goes to a private school in England, so I automatically wanted him to go private again in Australia. Although, now...
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