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New Gems Wellington Academy DSO - now open - what do you think?

Claire084001

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Latest post on 10 October 2011 - 07:40

So are you guys all happy with the school? It's been a month since school started. My daughter is in Regents in FS1 and I love how her grammar and sentence formation has improved in just a month! But we're moving to Silicon Oasis in December and we're thinking about having her transferred to Gems Wellington DSO from next term. I wanted to know how you feel your kids are progressing. Is the construction over and done with? or is the building still under construction? edited by rumis on 10/10/2011

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lcoolie

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Latest post on 05 September 2011 - 12:52

we are off to our induction tonight - got daughters in fs2 & yr 4, new to dubai. so looking forward to seeing it later x

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QF201145162

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 23:37

Most schools have bare walls when you return in September, and fill when the kids do their work, pretty pointless to keep the previous years work on the walls. Teacher not standing to greet you, says a lot in my book. edited by QF2011 on 05/09/2011

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Mareas

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 22:53

I was at the parents induction also, we were very impressed (agree about the microphone SuzyDuzy!) We just hope they deliver on what they are promising educationally, if so it will be an exceptional school. The staff we met were all very professional and positive - nice to see here in ME.

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SuzyDuzy42185

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 22:33

Hi Emm, I have DS in FS1 and DD in Year 2... It still quite bare - but when I look at my living room it is the same, we moved in 4 weeks ago so we have to be realistic. It will take time to get the finer things in place, but for the most they are on the right track. Music room was still waiting for some equipment stuck in customs. A microphone for the meeting would have been very welcome - but you know, these things will all come in time. It is a massive job so we have to give them the time to find their feet. They are very excited, you can feel that, so i wish them luck. I know it won't be perfect - we would be expecting far too much. I am sure there will be problems along the way, but this is to be expected. Their is a positive vibe though which is nice - 1000 students already!!!

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fairycakeyumm21878

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 22:18

So is its not all up and running? I remember my dd joining Wellington primary when it first opened it took over a yr for them to start offering everything and alot of problems here and there what with everyone being new.....

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Emm938590

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 22:15

we'll be taking the tour tomorrow. glad to hear some positive feedback early tho :) what years are your children in? My daughter is going into year 1.

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SuzyDuzy42185

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Latest post on 04 September 2011 - 22:07

An interesting evening spent at WSO meeting teachers, doing tour etc. Looks promising but they still have a little work to do...totally normal given the complexity of their project. Loved DS's teacher though. - she went all out to be friendly.. It should be much better in a month or so whenthe school spirit sets in, with student art work on the walls etc. Good luck WSO! edited by SuzyDuzy on 17/09/2011

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