My daughter starts Prep soon. The school’s supply list has been sitting in her bag for weeks. I finally pulled it out, took a photo of it, put it back in the bag. Didn’t touch it. Went shopping instead. ALDI’s Back to School sale was on. Juice on the Go bottles, $3.99 each. Everywhere else […]
How Much Do Aussie Families Actually Pay for Extracurricular Activities? (With Breakdown)
Today I randomly sat down and worked out what my daughter’s term actually costs. Every one of her classes came from her own curiosity, she’s the kind of kid who always wants to try the next thing. Term had just started and all the invoices landed at once. Our Extracurricular Activities Cost This Term Violin, […]
What happens during book week?
This year was my first time going to my daughter’s Book Week parade at school. It was held on the school lawn on Monday 24 August, and a lot of other parents came too. It was very lively, and everyone seemed to be in a good mood. What Book Week Is Book Week is run […]
Are Catholic schools considered good?
Most parents I know choose between a public school and a private school. Catholic schools are a third option, and hardly anyone writes about them, so I’ll share what my daughter’s Prep year has been like. These notes are from Term 2, so it’s still early days. This is one family at one school, and […]
Parent Teacher Conferences Guide – Best Tips for Parents and What to Expect
Went to my younger son’s parent-teacher conference this morning — a three-way conversation between the child, the parents, and the teacher. First, credit where it’s due: my husband comes to every single one of these with me. We found it really useful. Between what I already know about our son’s personality and what the teacher […]
What to Expect at a Private Preschool Interview in Australia
We toured a private school two weeks ago and liked it enough that we booked an interview almost on the spot. Then, being the fairly relaxed parents we are, we did basically nothing to get ready for it. We didn’t even know if the interview would be aimed at our son or at us. We […]
Switching My Kid From Public to Private School — What It Was Actually Like
A lot of people assume that if you move your child from public school to private school, it must be because the public school wasn’t good enough. In our case it was the opposite. My child had a great run at their public school. Teachers noticed him, backed him, and gave him more opportunities than […]
How Much Do Australian School Uniforms Really Cost?
Free Education, Uniforms Not So Much Public education in Australia is free, but nobody warned me the uniform wouldn’t be. It depends a lot on the school. Some don’t actually require every single item to carry a logo, in which case you can grab generic pieces in the right colour from somewhere like Kmart and […]
How to prepare your child for going back to school?
As the holiday season comes to an end, children often struggle with transitioning back into their regular school routine. Going back to school after a break can be challenging not only for kids, but the parents. However, there are some easy ways to help make this transition smoother and less stressful. Here are our top […]
Why Parents Choose Catholic School? What are the Benefits?
Why some parents choose Catholic School? Other things to consider before making the decision Conclusions Remember choosing a school is a big decision and it will have a major impact on your kid’s life. You should consider all aspects (such as overall development, long term prospects) instead of purely looking at academic achievement. Catholic schools, […]