education private/state/brisbane

[michellemarie]

hey there
has anyone any ideas about schools in brisbane, we are moving to the inner north area and there are literally truck loads of schools (and yes waiting lists) we are looking at a catholic school called corpus christi and also clayfield college we have four girls...the system is confusing compared to waht we are used to in west indies!!

[kaz101]

Hi Michellemarie,

There is a link to a school website in the "Please read..." post - I'm not sure if that will answer any of your questions.

Other than that I can't help - not in Brisbane and no kids.

Regards,
Karen

[Dolly]

Originally Posted by michellemarie

hey there
has anyone any ideas about schools in brisbane, we are moving to the inner north area and there are literally truck loads of schools (and yes waiting lists) we are looking at a catholic school called corpus christi and also clayfield college we have four girls...the system is confusing compared to waht we are used to in west indies!!

Hi there,

Of all the things you go through in arranging the move over to Australia it is making sure you get your children's education sorted.

For us, it was the most important part. We moved to Victoria last year, we'd been lucky enough to come on a reccie trip a couple of years before that, so we knew the area we wanted to make our home. Initially, we chose Mornington. Our boys were going to go to Mornington Secondary School. But, on doing more research, we found that the best school in the area was in Frankston South. So, although in time we will move down to Mornington, at the moment the boys and their education come first, so we live within the school zone of Frankston High. We knew nothing of the schools here, but managed to find people that have children going to schools in the area, which helped us make up our minds.

It's a shame that there isn't an OFSTED equivalent here in Australia. It would make the choosing process a lot more easier.

I'm sorry I can't help with recommendations for schools in Brisbane, but if there are any other questions you've got, just ask away.

Dolly

[michellemarie]

Hi Dolly and Karen
thankyou so much for your feedback! we did live in Sydney for 8 years but left when the girls were under school age...we never realised we would be returning and did not anticipate education so far ahead...also we are now going to brisbane so new state new rules etc. glad I found the site though, good to meet ye!

[Stomps]

Hi, does any one have any infomation on Matthew Flinders Anglican College BUDERIM QLD. We are hoping to move to Maroochydore next year and liked the look of this school.. I live with an Oz but have 2 boys with my ex husband and he his digging his heels in about us going so we are currently going through solicitors and a court case date in imminent. I would appreciate any advice info. Thanks

[The Brit in Aus]

Originally Posted by Stomps

Hi, does any one have any infomation on Matthew Flinders Anglican College BUDERIM QLD. We are hoping to move to Maroochydore next year and liked the look of this school.. I live with an Oz but have 2 boys with my ex husband and he his digging his heels in about us going so we are currently going through solicitors and a court case date in imminent. I would appreciate any advice info. Thanks

I have a list of the Top Queensland Schools for the [Link to own website removed by moderator ]

[Added by moderator] Link to http://www.naplan.edu.au/schools/schools.html direct

The following schools achieved at least 95% of students at or above the National Minimum Standard benchmark, in EVERY subject and in EVERY year tested.

They are therefore classed as being in the “High Levels of Performance” class of the NAPLAN 2009 tests.

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is included on the list, with between 98% and 100% for all subjects and years.

[PeteandJue]

Originally Posted by Dolly

Hi there,

Of all the things you go through in arranging the move over to Australia it is making sure you get your children's education sorted.

For us, it was the most important part. We moved to Victoria last year, we'd been lucky enough to come on a reccie trip a couple of years before that, so we knew the area we wanted to make our home. Initially, we chose Mornington. Our boys were going to go to Mornington Secondary School. But, on doing more research, we found that the best school in the area was in Frankston South. So, although in time we will move down to Mornington, at the moment the boys and their education come first, so we live within the school zone of Frankston High. We knew nothing of the schools here, but managed to find people that have children going to schools in the area, which helped us make up our minds.

It's a shame that there isn't an OFSTED equivalent here in Australia. It would make the choosing process a lot more easier.

I'm sorry I can't help with recommendations for schools in Brisbane, but if there are any other questions you've got, just ask away.

Dolly

Hi,
I am looking for information regarding the age children start the next year at school. I also would like to know when the next educational year starts and lastly at what age do children move from junior school to High school?
We are moving to Warragul or Sale ,(Vic) in the New Year and have a 6 yr old (b/day in August and a 10yr old (b/day in December).
Thanks in anticipation
Pete and Jue