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| Topic Started: 4 Jan 2008, 03:27 AM (701 Views) | |
| joelabs | 4 Jan 2008, 03:27 AM Post #1 |
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Hi everyone I had my reccie in Nov 2007 and loved all of VIC but after many sleepless nights have decided on the Mornington area. Just loved the feel of it and think it would be a good place for the kids {8, 7 & 2 1/2}. I'm looking at moving in Spring{UK} 2008 and would like some suggestions of good state schools that you know about and private school fees just to see if I can stretch to that. I'm looking to work CBD area and I don't mind the commute but can't afford to live there. Also open to any other suggestions of what to look out for or maybe you could tell me what you like about the area you live in and why I should live there? Look forward to hearing from you JoeLabs |
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| buzzy--bee | 4 Jan 2008, 05:51 AM Post #2 |
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Hi Joe The Mornington area is lovely and there's a lot of posters there who I'm sure will be along soon. The commute to the CBD would be about 1 hr 15 mins depending on exactly where you worked. There are a number of good state schools around. I haven't researched all the private schools yet, but I do know that both Toorak College for girls and The Peninsula School charge around $20,000 a year, note these are considered some of the most expensive ones. We are renting right now in Mordialloc, Bayside. We love living here within walking distance of the beach, and the beachside lifestyle, its very Californian (in a good way). However the house prices are so high here and the block sizes so small for your money so we have bought 1.5 acres in Langwarrin, just near Frankston and will be building this year. There's a recent thread entitled "Langwarrin" if you want info on this area. Simon |
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| missiemo | 5 Jan 2008, 07:22 AM Post #3 |
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Hi Mornington is beautiful, and easy to fall in love with, we have lived here now for a year and a half and love it. The schools here are fantastic as far as I am concerned, and are run by some fantastic teachers. There is a new school being built in Mount Martha which is a hop skip and a jump from Mornington, the school is called Balcombe and I think it is part private part state, but not sure on cost. But you do have two state schools in Mornington and Mount Martha to choose from. Here is the web address for Osborne School www.osborneps.vic.edu.au They also provide before and after school care, number is 0419 527 938 Osborne school year will start Thursday 31st Jan. Will get the web address for the other school as well. Hope this helps Mo x |
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| joelabs | 5 Jan 2008, 06:09 PM Post #4 |
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Thanks Mo As many websites that you could give me would really help. We reckon schools are the most important so this will determine where we choose to live, but to be honest I don't think our budget would stretch to send 3 kids to private so state schools it is then! JoeLabs |
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| missiemo | 6 Jan 2008, 11:39 AM Post #5 |
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Schooling in Victoria When choosing a school in Victoria, a parent has two choices: public schools, which are run by the government at minimal cost to parents; or privately run independent schools, which charge fees. Legally, you must send your children to school until the age of 15. To enrol your children in school, you must contact individual schools within the area you wish to live. For independent schools, it does not matter where you live in relation to the school, but some schools have waiting lists for enrolment. For public schools, you will need to live near the school in order to fall within the ‘catchment’ area. You can contact the school to find out more information about this. You can view a list of all schools within Victoria, including their contact details, at the Schools Online website. This site has alphabetical listings of all public and independent schools, and you can also search for schools by area, if you have already decided where you would like to settle: http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/schoolsonline/default.asp You can read more about public schooling on the Victorian Government’s education website: http://www.det.vic.gov.au/det/ You can also access the Victorian Government’s handbook, “Bringing Learning to Life” (also available in Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese): http://www.det.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/publi...English-hdk.pdf Other useful information – Term dates: http://www.det.vic.gov.au/det/schooled/schooldates.htm The Parent Link website has a lot of useful information about schooling in Victoria: http://www.det.vic.gov.au/det/parents/default.htm Association of Independent Schools of Victoria, which contains listings of independent schools: http://www.ais.vic.edu.au/ Catholic Schools Victoria, which contains listings of Catholic schools: http://www.cecv.melb.catholic.edu.au/ Step-into-Prep: A Guide for Parents (available in English and 15 other languages): http://www.sofweb.vic.edu.au/eys/resources/Steprep.htm For any further queries regarding specific areas of schooling within Victoria, the best place to contact is the Department of Education, at the following email address: edline@edumail.vic.gov.au Hi Guys Hope this is of some help. Take Care Mo |
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| joelabs | 7 Jan 2008, 12:01 AM Post #6 |
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Thanks for the info Mo That's very helpful JoeLabs |
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| missiemo | 7 Jan 2008, 06:16 AM Post #7 |
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Would some one be able to pin this information above as I think it would help assist parents wanting details on schools. Thanks Mo x |
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| missiemo | 10 Jan 2008, 07:37 PM Post #8 |
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Bordy, Would you mind pinning this information,as I hope the links would be of help to new mums and dads wanting advice on schools in Vic. Thanks Mo |
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| bigAPE | 25 Jan 2008, 02:21 PM Post #9 |
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I have just stumbled across this website which offers a search tool for Non-Government Schools in Victoria. Very useful! http://www.isd.com.au/index.php?rid=31 Gill |
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