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Choosing The Right School For Your Chi...

In Australia there are a few different options for schooling. The most common ones are public/state school, private school, religious and independent schools. There are also special needs schools, co-educational or same-sex schools and boarding schools which can be chosen within the main schooling options. How do you choose the right type of school for your child? Do you choose the public or private sector? Do you pick a religious school? Maybe home-schooling the right option for your child? Many factors will...
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School Parking Nightmare

School Parking Nightmare For those of you who have school aged kids the school parking nightmare is something that you know about and to those of you yet to experience it, I wish you luck! Have you noticed how these days the parking areas at the schools just don’t seem to cut it? With the influx of new children starting school this year many schools have seen their numbers increase quite a lot. Not only does this mean more classes,...
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Packing Your Pre-Schooler’s Bag

Does your child go to daycare or kindy? Then you will need to pack him/her a bag for every day that they go. Below is a quick list of the various things that you may need. Keep it on the fridge for an easy way to get ready in the morning and to ensure that you don’t have to return home to pick up those items that you have forgotten. Essential Items Back pack – your child will need a back...
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The Ins and Outs of Home schooling

The Ins and Outs of Home Schooling Over the last decade we have seen a huge rise of Home-schooled children. This year it has been reported that over 50,000 children were either, removed from mainstream schooling and registered as home schooled, or were starting school for the first time and being placed straight into the home-schooling environment. Home schooling is a completely legal alternative to main stream schooling here in Australia but there are certain measures one has to take...
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Hell Hath No Fury Like a School Mum

Hell Hath No Fury Like a School Mum My Brother in Law says that women totally lose their minds once they start the morning school runs - that outrageous speed limits, road rage and 'parking like you crashed it' become the norm. I always scoffed at him, what would HE know (pfft)...... Now that I am one of THOSE parents, I'm not quite so sure...... Mornings are supremely chaotic before even attempting to get a school carpark. Getting little children...
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Preparing for School Camp

Preparing for School Camp Preparing for school camp or excursion can be exciting but terrifying for both you and your child especially if this is the first time. Whether he will be attending a week long summer camp or he will be going on a trip with his class for the weekend, you want to prepare him for anything. So below we've outlined the best ways to prepare yourself and your child for school camp. Talk to your Child Going away from home...
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Hooray the School Holidays are Over!

Hooray the School Holidays are Over! Guest Blog by Nicole Lennon Hooray the School Holidays are Over! Our guest blogger Nicole tells us of her joy for the start of the school year. It is the last Friday of the school holidays and I've got to admit, I am starting to feel a little excited. Compare this feeling to that of a child on Christmas Eve. Santa’s arrival is so near. It’s difficult to sleep and your tummy’s all a flutter with butterflies...
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How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Scho...

How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their School Lunches How to get your kids to eat their school lunches is an age old problem. Are you tired of slaving in the kitchen every morning creating masterpiece school lunches only to open your child’s bag at the end of the day and find it still intact? We've got a few tips that can ensure your kids are actually eating during the day rather than holding out until they get home. Ask for...
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School Uniforms

School Uniforms are a necessary expense, the only trouble is it comes right on the back of Christmas and New Year. So how do you cope with the added pressure of forking out for School Uniforms? You have to do your homework. The price and the struggle will be different for your Primary aged children and a Teenager. It is tougher with the teenagers to get them to wear what you class as a good deal, when their friends are...
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Children Refusing to go to School

Children Refusing to go to School If your child refuses to go to school, it is handled a lot differently to when we were younger (yes I am sounding old!) but it is true. The day that your child starts school can be just as hard on you as it is for her. Many mums will shed a tear (or thirty) when they drop their child off at school for the first time. However, in time it gets easier for...
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