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Latest post on 22 March 2011 - 10:16

Hi There, this is my first post, so new to the whole posting process! Just want to share with you our story of the schooling process. We have 4 children (years 6,4,2 and FS2) and when my husband and I came out on our look and see in Nov we were told by Al Yasmina and BSAK that is would be highly unlikely that we would be abe to place all 4 in the same school. Went home feeling very disappointed, figured we had nothing to lose by filling out application forms for Al Yasmina so spent a long Sunday evening filling in the most comprehensive forms! Had been told by Bisad that we would be able to get all 4 in, however my preference was Al Yasmina, but thought one offer was a God send so would continue with our move out here. Husband moved out in Jan and the children and i followed mid Feb. In that time we received an e mail statting that all 4 children had been accepted into Al yasmina! They started 4 weeks ago. Schooling is very important in any country, and a school is only as good as its current staff and the ethos that is promoted. (I am a teacher - primary) Remember that the children are at school for perhaps 6 hours and they have lots of holidays too, children will learn a lot from their parents and it is our responsibility to foster a love for learning, not perhaps in the conventional sit down and work with me way (as i have found this doesn't produce the best results or the happiest of child!) but in a more explore and question way. I guess what I am trying to say is firstly get all applications in and wait and see what happens, and secondly if your first choice doesn't come about, don't fret, your child will still learn if you continue to take an active part in their learning, children are like sponges drench them in this wonderful new experience they are going to have out here in Abu Dhabi.... now that is real learning! Good Luck

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