Education: General Discussion

[mellie]

Nef, I don't know where you have been living, (perhaps under a rock) but not all private same-sex schools are 'exclusive' and only exist on the north shore, or are for rich kids, and like I said, some of them are public even.



This said, I don't like our chances of getting her into an all girls government secondary school, as they normally only save a few out-of-area enrolments for special consideration.


But if you look at the fee structure here at cerdon...

http://www.cerdon.nsw.edu.au/Informatio ... %20_2_.pdf

I think you might be surprised to learn that when you add it all up, co-ed government schools fees are probably on par these days.

[mellie]

As is usual mellie....your links do not support your proposition about having to enrol your infant NOW. You really do sound fake, like Naffy said.

How's Bart?

I have no idea where we will be living when the time comes, and like I said, i'm just exploring options at this stage.

This and was wondering what others feel on the subject of same-sex schools.

Aussie, Nef... if you have nothing constructive in the way of advice/suggestions to offer, then but out!

Why troll?

There are plenty of affordable same-sex schools out there, and you don't have to be wealthy to send your kids to them.



Re- enrolling now... you do if you are trying to get them in and are not coming from a primary school in the same diocese, this or are not catholic in the case of Cerdon for instance.

I went there because I went to St Patrick's primary school (not far from Cerdon) , and because of this we automatically got to go to a Catholic secondary school within the same diocese, even though I am not baptised. But in the instance whereby you are only planning on sending them to a Catholic secondary school, then you really need to enrol ASAP to be assured of a placement.

Because kids coming from Catholic primary schools within the same diocese take priority, as do children who are baptised.

For everyone else, you really need to enrol early.

Comprehendo?

[Neferti]

Nef, I don't know where you have been living, (perhaps under a rock) but not all private same-sex schools are 'exclusive' and only exist on the north shore, or are for rich kids, and like I said, some of them are public even.



This said, I don't like our chances of getting her into an all girls government secondary school, as they normally only save a few out-of-area enrolments for special consideration.


But if you look at the fee structure here at cerdon...

http://www.cerdon.nsw.edu.au/Informatio ... %20_2_.pdf

I think you might be surprised to learn that when you add it all up, co-ed government schools fees are probably on par these days.

Mel,

You spouted your private thoughts on a public forum and I gave MY OPINION. I care less what happens to your children. That is your decision.

Your BABY is a baby. Make sure she gets the regular inoculations and so forth. Or are you against that and want her to die from whooping cough?

[Black Orchid]

Personally I couldn't care less what people on a message board think. Educational choices are best discussed between the parents

[mellie]

Nef, I only enquired about others views on same-sex schools,

Speaking of which, what do you think is better ...single or same sex schools?

I'm looking towards enrolling my daughter into a same sex school for a number of reasons.

Particularly secondary education.

---My original post.

you then preceded to respond rudely, and ask personal questions,re- the fee arrangement, ie, who was going to pay for it, this and said I had grandiose ideals and was a 'FAKE'.

Honestly Nef, I expected more from you.

I'd expect this sort of response from Aussie, (as he is a vexatious troll, and has keyboard Tourettes) ..but in all seriousness, I cant understand why you responded with hostility.

Again, I merely enquired what others thought of same-sex schools... that was all.

It was you who made it personal, this is normally what a troll would do to agitate their perceived 'opponent'.



Anyway, never mind.

Cheers.

[wog_girl]

I don't think same-sex schools are a significant idea. People say that schools need to reflect the work force, the real world, etc, and same-sex environments aren't exactly the "real world" or the modern workforce. Kids can get some pretty warped ideas when they are denied the social experiences of the opposite sex. Despite what some holier-than-thou nutters think, co-ed schools are not full of boys and girls screwing each other in the toilets or at the back of the sheds. Boys and girls work together excellently when nurtured and educated in a constructive and beneficial way. As for "enrol your child now", that's just a massive ego trip. Plenty of schools that claim that always have places available in year 8.

[mellie]

I don't think same-sex schools are a significant idea. People say that schools need to reflect the work force, the real world, etc, and same-sex environments aren't exactly the "real world" or the modern workforce. Kids can get some pretty warped ideas when they are denied the social experiences of the opposite sex. Despite what some holier-than-thou nutters think, co-ed schools are not full of boys and girls screwing each other in the toilets or at the back of the sheds. Boys and girls work together excellently when nurtured and educated in a constructive and beneficial way. As for "enrol your child now", that's just a massive ego trip. Plenty of schools that claim that always have places available in year 8.

True, some schools do seem to obsess about you enrolling your kids in their schools ASAP.

Perhaps it's so they can get you in before you look around and find something better?

That or they know that once you have paid your deposit, you are unlikely to pull-out.

Either way, when the time comes, i'm not going to take chances.

If the school recommends early enrolment, then so be it.

Again, I'm just weighing up our options at this stage, this and appreciate your honest feedback re- the pro's and con's of same-sex schools.

Wog-girl, I agree with you about the bit where you said they need to learn how to relate with both sexes for when they are in the work-place.

This makes sense.

[Neferti]

Mel,

Your baby girl needs you to feed her, change her nappy and keep her safe. Let us know when she begins crawling and cruising around the furniture.

[boxy]

Let us know when she begins crawling and cruising around the furniture.

Or, start a twitter-blog, so we don't have to put up with it

[Neferti]

Let us know when she begins crawling and cruising around the furniture.

Or, start a twitter-blog, so we don't have to put up with it

Great idea, boxy. Take note Mel.