Hi Trish

I think that finding the right school is not easy. What suits one child may not suit another. Even with a school and school system a great deal of variation occurs within class rooms and teaching approaches.

I think it is really important for parents to observe their children and try to get to know the teacher/s and 'feel' the situation in a non judgmental way as much as possible.

This is especially important in a primary school situation where children spend more time with specific teachers.

My suggestion is to ask people what they want to from a school. Are they mainly after academic recognition, or is social learning and integration important, does the school excel in one of the arts or sports? Does the parent want their children to learn in innovative ways or do they feel more comfortable with traditional structures - the possibliities of questions and structures are endless.

It really does come down to the individual parent, child, the child/teacher chemistry, the school ethos, locality etc. I doubt that there is a formula that will suit everyone but asking the right question may help parents identify identify what might be right for their child.

Cheers,

Coby

Hi Trish, 

Your website it a great idea!  We have a free on-line listing available for earth-conscious/health conscious not-for-profit groups.  It may get you some extra coverage.

Please let me know if you would like to be listed.

Best wishes,

Wendy Dumaresq, FOunder & Director

Natural WOman Network    email: info@naturalwomannetwork.com.au.

web: www.naturalwomannetwork.com.au

Hi Trish

Your website is a great idea! I hadn't come across it before so nice to know it exists. I'll have to update some details on my daughter's school!

kind regards

Joan Weir

Thanks for contacting me Trish, I actually hadn't taken the time to look in detail at how the site works so thanks for the tip about inviting  others  to look at my profile.  I have now read your site and can see what  a great service it  is to others as I have 2 children in primary school and we  put them out of area due to our satisfaction with the  local school - we of course are very happy with our decision but are now having to think about the next step which is highschool - its very daunting.  If you need any travel advice I would be more than happy to  try and assist you.  Bye for now.

Alison

Hi there Alison, I received an email after registering for Business Women Unite yesterday with a link to your details - thanks for making contact - I am not yet sure how this works but thought I'd reply anyway.  I am relatively new in my travel endeavour only beginning in Feb this year and have been struggling with a decision to j oin a local BNI Group.  I though perhaps I might look for other avenues to market my business first and perhaps this  is one where I can assist other women in business with their travel needs or  at least offer advice.  I need to have a photo taken of me to put in my profile, it made me realise I take lots of photos of my children and my husband but they don't return the favour.  Talk again soon.

Alison J