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Latest post on 01 November 2015 - 12:52
Next year I’m going to have a hand that raises up from the bowl with a voice over that scares the greedy obnoxious darlings out of their "take" attitude. Or stand on the balcony above with a bucket of water, or both?:evil:
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 10:57
The reason one writes isn't the fact he wants to say something. He writes because he has something to say. A reaction has been gained regardless of why he wrote.....reactions are positive emotions that lead to discussion which leads to greater thought processes. Demeaning a writers character and rational for writing through overthinking due to disagreement with their standpoint achieves little but more ink usage and self-congratulation. Should writers limit their writing in genres and topics, so debate is never required? A fine line indeed to consider when one looks at the bigger picture.
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 10:02
Defmom, Repton got an outstanding rating from the KHDA this year so they must be doing something right or have rectified (according to the many leavers) what they were doing wrong. Friends that I know who left had no problem what so ever with the standard of education or the quality of staff. Many left because they didn't want to be in a school that had one or two dominant nationalities. If you accept that you're in a country where there are MANY different nationalities and its not little Britain, you will probably be very happy with Repton. The KHDA inspection is actually as rigorous if not more so than an Ofstead inspection. Repton is a relatively old school now by Dubai standards so wont have the teething or settling in problems of the newer schools. Be guided by your instinct. These boards are not the right forum to get any kind of objective or impartial opinion any more, unfortunately. Good luck with your decision. Keep in mind too that children from east of the UAE are generally very motivated and hard working and will set a high academic standard in a classroom. I really dislike where you’re going with your reasoning for leavers and would question objectivity. The little Britain analogy is as far from what I know of from personal experience, certainly for us it was for educational reasons. Sorry if that offends you Countess Wrinkle but the fact is, many people that have left did so because they felt the school had lost its British Heritage. Uncomfortable and all as that is for some people to accept, it is the reality and perhaps some honest people who left will confirm that although they possibly wont as they're the ones who are residing in the predominately British schools and wont even look at this thread. Personally, I would HATE if my children went to a school dominated by British kids but that statement in itself is not PC but that's how I feel. I wouldn't have brought my kids to such a multicultural society if I wanted them to hang out with mostly western expat children. A very simplified view of a far deeper complex issue, multiculturalism is not the issue and to suggest so in such a simplistic way is rather Daily Fail-esque! The mere suggestion of who a parent wishes their child to hang out with or which school to attend based on the student body nationality whiffs of stereotypical shallow underlying racism, which is sardonic to say the least. To respond on the same agenda when categorically someone took the time to state quite clearly this was not the issue for them achieves what exactly? My children have moved to equally multicultural schools as have others I know, many of those are certainly not symbolic of “a little Britain culture or ethnicity”. So I’m not sure whose reality it is that you write of, from first-hand experience it is not mine nor others I know. To suggest so vehemently that this is the one and only reason why movement has occurred shows a lack of understanding of the issues that some parents considered enough to change schools. Parents have the right and ability to change schools, to put reasoning down to one singular issue as to why parents move their children from any school will not address or help schools identify why movement is occurring. I still have friends in the school and many are happy, that is their prerogative.
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 09:33
I'm really pleased for you :) I think I can guess which school you're leaving even though I daren't mention its name on here I'm sure it will be one of two candidates. I really hope your children are happy at the new place and I'm sure they will be. I have become actually angry at the way in which some schools conduct themselves and the way in which their proxies conduct themselves on here. I think you're very brave and quite right to do the best thing for you and your family :) Well said LS! JBonice, you have to do what is right for your own children and there are other schools out there who do deliver what they promise!! ;)
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 09:14
I must be seriously out of touch as neither cupcakes or reality TV have ever crossed my agenda. Wonderful how some can manage to place a whole nationality into a box nonetheless, being able to generalize quite so eloquently.
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 09:09
Vanity Fair did it better. End of the day, many, many, did to bounce back after the economic downturn. New ideas to get a level up in your career are not new to most. And a Dubai bashing article worked for the Vanity Fair's author. So this was a career move, not anything more. Sadly, it was not done well. I could write a really good one. In fact, II could write it so well that all who read it would agree with me... That is another form of writing: strategic writing. But not only did this fail strategically, it also failed journalistically as at no stage in the first three sentences that I read was I enthused to read on. This has nothing to do with Dubai and everything to do with the very poor writing skills being published these days. I sometimes feel that the new qualification to be a writer abroad is those glasses... We all knew the bad yet boarded anyway. Many know the bad yet board anyway. To anyone who has yet to read: don't.Summary: everything you already know but written by someone who has never been here so is writing based on the media recount of a bad situation. I very much doubt this writer would believe a short article on Dubai would be a career move, nor care much for the notion. It’s an opinion.
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 09:03
Evening. My 15 year old is starting his International Award and he has to do some form of volunteer work, only for about 1 hour a week. Does anyone have any suggestions on where he can contact please. TIA. Helping out with a local sports team?
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Latest post on 25 October 2015 - 08:58
Mellow Moon i see you have posted on every regional forum, do you know which country you are actually moving to yet, as it looked as if you were moving to Doha? All the countries you have posted on will have a British school that does A‘levels. For year 12 applications will need to be in soon, but you will also need to look at what courses are offered, comparative to the UK the choices will be less.
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Latest post on 21 October 2015 - 11:09
How does an educated European passport holder with academic qualifications coming out their ears who has worked in human rights in an NGO believe after 20 days they cannot get straight on a plane back to their home country? Nonsense, don’t understand a word of it. Get straight on a plane with a one way ticket back to your home country. File for divorce and get yourself tested as advised wisely by the ladies on here. With such qualifications you are employable and you must have someone you can stay with, 20 days is a holiday.
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Latest post on 21 October 2015 - 11:01
Believe me, children miss absolutely nothing by having their week shortened. I used to be a teacher and on Thursdays we would just do things like decorate the classroom, watch a movie (an educational one, of course!), and do some gardening. Yes, first three hours would still be language arts and math, but nothing would really happen in the afternoon, anyway. For many parents, in fact, it was sort of a free baby-sitting service. I honestly do not understand why are some parents so upset that their children get to spend a few more hours at home. This is absolutely disgraceful, in fact shocking that such a mentality is acceptable by ANYONE in education. There is no need to cut school days in half if you pay your teachers well and up their salaries to include the new extra mandatory days that have been implemented.
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Latest post on 18 October 2015 - 11:47
The prices for some items are very reasonable and I thought lower than other places, some items were more. I love the brand, so am thrilled they have done this.
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Latest post on 11 October 2015 - 14:27
Has your school confirmed?
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Latest post on 01 October 2015 - 14:10
Hi, happy to add my 5p worth. To be honest, for a brand new school, I feel they are doing great. I know there were major hiccups with a bus service, but that's due to RTA, not school. They (school mgt) spent decent amount of time trying to sort it out from what I hear. Think it is a working fine? Not sure, as I am not using the service. If I were the school, I would not offer bus service in the first term / year while the pupil numbers are not massive. Sorry to hear about someone's child having issues with a teacher. All teachers I've so far (2 children) have been fab. Bu teacher / child chemistry can go wrong. In any school. Long hours. From the start the school said hours will be 7:45/8-4, so not sure why someone would be fed up - they didn't expect it?! For us, it is actually only half an hour more than the old school + after school club. But they do SOOOO much more at Hartland. Also younger years (yr 1-2) can choose to finish at 3 or stay for an after school club till 4. I know there is a coven (sorry, meant a group ???) of moms who moved from another school, who grumble and moan, pick at anything and everything (sometimes in a very aggressive manner). Not nice to be around such negative group, hope your friend didn't fall into it. Sure, there've been some issues (e.g. they only started using the pool this week, need to come to school in PE if there is sport as PE changing rooms not ready, etc). But I'd expect any new school to have teething issues. It is unrealistic not to. But the management and teachers are passionate, enthusiastic and eager to resolve any issues. Makes a nice change from "you don't like it - leave" attitude of some more established schools. Sorry for a bit of rant. Hope this helps. "A coven of moms?" Are you suggesting the school is full of witches? Why are they complaining? :confused:
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Latest post on 26 September 2015 - 12:02
I love the idea of development work but not sure I'd send my children to an underdeveloped region with no communication (which along with it comes no modern healthcare, no quick transport out in case of sickness/an emergency) without me! School trips have to be extremely predictable and secure for people to entrust their children to them. That being said, I don't think any self-respecting school would suggest Orlando as a worthwhile field trip! At the private school I attended in America, that would never have been an option -- we had 2-week camping trips, a Europe trip (that was closely tied to our western civilization course studies), a few trips to space centers (day trips!), and a California history tour up Hwy 1. Everything was tied to learning and benefit, certainly not pure amusement.. Trips such as these when going through a reputable company have a competent risk assessment policy in place. Accidents can happen in the most developed countries, look at the recent Alton Towers incident. The kids do not need communications their teachers and team leaders do! That is the point, to get off social media and realise there is actually a whole different world out there.
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Latest post on 26 September 2015 - 11:59
Look... it would never be my first choice as it's bad reputation precedes it and I would NEVER live there with my children, but things such as 22 sharing an apartment are not exclusive to this area. There are villas in different, nice, areas where there are 20+ people fitting into the room. I think it will introduce you to a Dubai that is not glamorized in magazines and teach you some Dubai street smarts (of staying to yourself, being careful about what you do/how you dress/coming home intoxicated after a night out, thinking before handing men your number etc. I mean, the people who live there, whether families on tight budgets, singles on tight budgets, less great people hiding, poor workers who just need a roof without a care of where it is (at least they aren't sleeping on the street and have tried to give themselves some form of a secure home)... they all live and work amongst us in Dubai. So just use it as a learning experience, you have colleagues with you, you have an easy lift to and from work... I stayed in an equally garbage place in Australia when I was at uni and could't afford better, and while I had some seriously dodgy neighbors, while the police where there often, once I closed my door (AND LOCKED IT!!!), what was inside was my home. And it was tiny but comfortable for me and I was fine (got out a soon as I could but learnt a lot while there). I don't want to think of you coming here petrified that you are walking into a slum or hood. That will really ruin you move. Was that actually meant to make the OP feel better? Yet you would not live there yourself? The OP needs to know from the company what the allowance is and try to find a flat share somewhere else if she is prepared to take a position for a low salary for a while. :(
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Latest post on 25 September 2015 - 13:18
Two weeks in rural India, Asia or Africa with zero modern amenities, no internet or phone and actually doing some hard graft giving back to societies who have nothing would be far more beneficial to any typical expat child from that school. It would cost very little but give so much, far more than an overpriced jolly.
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Latest post on 25 September 2015 - 13:14
Do check that the plants are not poisonous if you have children or animals. A quick google will be able to tell you.
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Latest post on 25 September 2015 - 13:12
Consider it if you have the option to opt out once you've found something better. I'd rather share in the Marina, near the public transport line, or have a small place in Barsha than live all the way out in IC. I have never met anyone who lives there though, so it may be a livable community as a transit place when you first arrive. Having a car lift t work is a good thing and so it may be a very good transit spot to live in until you get your bearings here and can make a good home choice. It is not a dangerous place to live. No where her is dangerous. It isn't as though there are thugs there or anything. The only areas I'd say aren't the best choices fr a single western female to live in solo are Karma, Bur Dubai, Satwa apartments etc. But my friend lived there in our early 20s and while at times she was uncomfortable, she was never really in DANGER, as the laws are so tough here that crime is low because the punishment is far too high for whatever they could get off a single woman to be worth doing. The Marina would be a far better choice.
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Latest post on 25 September 2015 - 13:10
I would ask what the company accommodation allowance is. Personally it’s not an area I would be comfortable in or house a young single female. Traffic in and out can be bad and it’s on the lower end of the housing scale areas. I do hope you have really researched your package and company prior to moving out. What position did you take in this company?
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Latest post on 25 September 2015 - 13:03
I think more and more Expats are leaving and jobs are being taken over by Indians, Africans and Middle East people. Yes they are cheaper to employ because they will take a lower wage, whereas Expats have spent a fortune on getting their degrees from a recognised university. Dubai is getting more and more expensive. So time to leave And cheaper labour will not spend in the economy as they have little to zero disposable income, any of which they do have they will send home.
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Latest post on 22 September 2015 - 13:05
Hi everyone, My friend is looking for a temporary nurse in Dubai that is DHA registered. Advice anyone? Thank you I understood all nurses working in practice in Dubai have to hold and pass? a DHA exam and be registered. You should advise your friend to look very carefully and source what she actually needs rather than just anyone who fits the criteria of being DHA registered. As an example a nurse required for a school should come with a good solid record of having worked in a school previously, excellent communications and paperwork skills as well as actually liking children of course! A reference from the schools doctor confirming they are clinically competent would of course also be needed and a valid reason as to why they are leaving. A couple of schools here have amazing nursing teams, but that is of course because they are paid well. The same would apply if your friend was looking for a nurse to care for an elderly relative, a nurse specifically trained and experienced in geriatric care would be a more suitable fit. I hope you can help guide your friend into finding the right nurse for the position she has available, getting it right first time will in the long run save much heartache. Word of mouth is one of the best routes to go, perhaps a short post about what is required and leave a way to contact you in case there are any nurses on here who would be interested
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Latest post on 17 September 2015 - 19:43
So is this correct? Kids now not off on Tuesday?
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Latest post on 17 September 2015 - 18:59
We were one of the founding parents, and we pulled our child out of this school last year and filed a complaint against them at KHDA due to lack of knowledge and professionalism in all areas, especially at the end when my poor dd had to experience an unfortunate incident. Also, their facilities were not finished at the time we left ( no pool until now apparently). They asked us to pay 20000 facilities fee when my dd started at the school and when we left, there were still no facilities, but they refused to give us our money back. So, they traumatised our child and took our money!!! 20K? GULP:(
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Latest post on 15 September 2015 - 10:01
Ad B, its basic economics you seem to be missing. Cost of living raises above salary equals unsustainability and economic downturns. If the populous has a reduced to non-existent disposable income businesses will suffer. I’ve seen many leave this year and know many who are weighing up their quality of life. Quality of life and happiness is not exclusive to income. There is much that can be said but cannot so therefore the discussion struggles.
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Latest post on 14 September 2015 - 21:13
Your impression (Ad B) is very different to mine and all those who I know. People don’t sink and come back up, they drown and leave. Most families I know are struggling now and certainly do not live this lifestyle you speak of nor are in debt from living the highlife. As for become real? There is this "story" propagated informally in foreign media and certain circles, that "expats" get into debt out of greed and because they want to continue their lifestyle of fast cars, brunches, and 4 vacations a year. In reality, a lot of people get into debt because they are kind of stuck at a crucial stage of their kids' schooling and have to pay higher rent and school fees instead of pulling them out a year before their GCSE's and sending them home. And supposedly making the cost of living even higher is supposed to be better for such people. People leaving above their means was more common pre2008. Things have become realistic since then and those suffering now are generally not the ones who are in debt because of too many brunches a month Totally agree.
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Latest post on 14 September 2015 - 21:13
With regards to restaurants and spending money, people have just come back from holidays and probably have spent some money. And families with kids in school have the costs of stationary, uniforms etc. Must be a lot of costs at the start of the school year. Huge costs.
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Latest post on 14 September 2015 - 20:51
Your impression (Ad B) is very different to mine and all those who I know. People don’t sink and come back up, they drown and leave. Most families I know are struggling now and certainly do not live this lifestyle you speak of nor are in debt from living the highlife. As for become real?
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Latest post on 08 September 2015 - 09:36
I’m not sure anyone can say what they would or wouldn't do when they have never been in such a terrifying position. Genuine refugees fleeing from the atrocities need support wherever that maybe and the opportunity to restart their lives and build futures.
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Latest post on 08 September 2015 - 09:22
Is Dr Silverwood no longer there?
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Latest post on 08 September 2015 - 09:19
Nord Anglia (Barsh near Arabian Ranches) 100% A*-A in iGCSE this year. That could be a little misleading.
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Latest post on 31 August 2015 - 08:14
Just go to Ikea or Dragon Mart or look in sales for ready mades. I think you can do it for far far less.
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Latest post on 31 August 2015 - 08:12
Fav, you have to make your own mind up as to what you feel is right for your child, regardless of what others say or feel is acceptable for their children. There are many schools to choose from and many of them do not allow their Early years children to be unsupervised. Don’t just accept because others do so if this goes against what you feel is ok. Your child is the most precious thing in the world.
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Latest post on 18 August 2015 - 13:11
Look up Aspire gymnastics, they have a boys program and are very good.
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 17:10
I am an experienced British SLT and will be joining a new clinic in September with no waiting list. ? If you post an email address I will contact you with my contact details. Thanks What a loss to previous place!
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Latest post on 30 June 2015 - 17:08
Just googled the "air pollution-real time air quality index visual map" , some cities are very high for pollution.
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 06:44
Is there a break down anywhere of specific areas or contaminants? I would like to know more.
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Latest post on 29 June 2015 - 06:43
Could you stay in France and your husband work here or ask to stay in France? Will your medical insurance continue cover in Dubai for a pre-existing condition and is the expertise that your DD is receiving in France available in Dubai?
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 17:25
For every person that leaves ten more come in (if not more) Is that a fact, if so where did you get that statistic? Many western expats seem to be moving on due to cost of living and schooling.
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 09:48
DH is off surfing in Oman this weekend with a friend. He is so excited he has taken a "mental health day" on Thursday so he can get there early and surf. Best of all I get a day with my girlfriends and a bottle of bubbles! Just hope it rains here and wash away the dust from the last few days. But then again the balcony will be a mess. Suggest you get him to double check the weather and coastguard advice, there may well be strong undercurrents.
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 09:46
Given that they are 'children' it's highly unlikely that the police would do anything serious - but what would be good, if the police went and educated them on how their reactions are wrong and the possible consequences of their actions in future. Where are the parents of these horrible kids? Schools like to deal with these issues and do so well.
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Latest post on 09 June 2015 - 09:44
I would not go to the police, that is complete overkill. If you know who the girls are and they go to the same school arrange a meeting with the Head of school as soon as possible. The schools here are very good at dealing with this stuff and handle it well, they are experienced at dealing with these situations. The girls will have their parents brought in and a partnership with the school will allow for the situation to be monitored and your daughter will be supported in school. If the girls do not all go to the same school then contact their parents directly and speak to them. Remove your daughter from social media and speak to her about it, you may find that the bullying online is just an extention of bullying in school. Use the school to help you support your daughter.
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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 10:28
Do both have guaranteed access to their respective senior schools (JESS AR and Repton)? The child is FS1!!!!!!!!!!!! JESS is a lovely school with a super reputation.
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Latest post on 31 May 2015 - 10:26
I am an ex Foremarke parent. I strongly advise you to look past the pretty building, cause I would say that would be their strongest asset except for the fact that a big portion of the school is not finished yet ( swimming pool won't even be ready next year). We were promised that the facilities would be finished by the first year and of course that was not the case. They refused to give us our 200000 facility fee back when we pulled our child out of the school. I find that the professionalism of its staff and its management are lacking from our experience. The experience we had was very tormenting on my child that I would not want it for anyone, especially little ones!! Remembering what happened still makes my blood boil!! I wish my child had a place in such an outstanding school as JESS. I strongly recommend that you go by reputation and years of excellence rather than a pretty unfinished building and being sweet talked into it, but in reality, lack of care of our precious ones, and lack of professionalism, knowledge and morale!! PS: I am not a newbie. I just forgot my old username as I have not written on here for a long time. An unfinished school, now where have i heard that previously?
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Latest post on 27 May 2015 - 11:21
Go for the smaller more nurturing school, take the WPS place and don’t waste your money with any more schools.
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Latest post on 21 May 2015 - 21:01
If she pays online prior to the airport the fee is less, check EK website baggage calculator for more information.
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Latest post on 21 May 2015 - 20:52
Why not engage the services of a qualified nanny then if money is of no object? I’m somewhat astounded at some of the responses on this thread, truly abysmal for 2015.
 
 
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