Hi all
I'm new to the site and looking for some advice and local knowledge. I'm moving to riberac in july with my husband and 2 girls aged 2 years and 5 years. Although I'm really excited I'm also worried that the girls will struggle settling in. Has anyone experience of children this age and any recommendations on the schools in riberac? Any advice in general would be greatly appreciated

Hi, and welcome to the forum!
I noticed your post in the Introduction Thread on the France forum - if you post this more detailed thread in the main body of the forum, you'll get lots of response from the locals or in general.
Don't worry about your daughters - they are young enough to integrate straight away. The elder one will go to the last year of Maternelle and will be well prepared to go up to Primary at 6 to learn to read and write in French and the younger one MAY be eligible for Maternelle in September depending on the availability of places in the school. You'll find that out when you enrol them at the Mairie upon your arrival.
Good luck with the move!

Hi TMW

Welcome to BE

Great to see you have already introduced yourself on the France forum. I am sure you will find answers to any questions you have from the folks posting on there.
I am sure your two girls will have no problem settling in - kids of that age seem to just mix with other kids so easily.

Enjoy the adventure of the move and good luck with it

Dread - x

Hi
thanks for the advice, think I've now started a new thread in the main forum as suggested - (you can tell I'm sooo new to this)

Thanks, think its going to be a great resource over the next 6 months and then some!!!!!

Riberac in the Dordogne? My Sister lives in La Jemaye (sp)

Hello and welcome to BE.

I'm sure you'll enjoy being a member of our cyber community...are members are fantastic at helping each other out with tips and information.

I see you have already found your way into the France forums...but if you have any problems finding your way around the rest of the site Ka Ora is the concierge for the France forums...he will act as your tour guide and help you find your way around BE's many forums.

Any problems or complaints should be addressed to a moderator. Mitzyboy is the moderator for the France forums but if he's not around any mod or admin will be pleased to help you.

I hope your enjoy your time with us.

That's what we're here for !!

We all took the plunge once - and we all survived, so take every day as a new and exciting adventure.

Good luck in your new life

Dread - x

What a lovely area that is, we have visited the lakeside beach there a few times and my kids love it. How long has your sister lived there?