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Latest post on 09 October 2015 - 23:23

For a long time we have been very unhappy with our boys school. Pastorally , educationally and ethically we have been disappointed. Our boys were reasonably happy but one by one,their friends have left and gone to one of the new schools. As our company pay our fees, it hasn't been easy for us to speak with our feet so have held on so far. Last week I went to an open day at a school where I came away feeling totally crestfallen that my boys were missing out on what looks like a totally different experience. The passion of the head teacher, and the children was wonderful. I want my boys to have that, not what they (and we) have put up with for the last 2 years. The friends I have that have moved are delighted with the change but here's the problem, the friends I have that haven't moved are all having a go at me, telling me I owe it to the boys in their classes to stay put, there's been enough of an exodus. I know my kids are my first and only priority but the 'bullying' from these parents is becoming dreadful. I am now wondering if I should just move them now 'silently' (was planning for next year) to avoid any more hassle. I know there are a few spaces in their years but didn't ask when the 'cut off ' date was for moving. Does anyone know if I could move them in January if not now or is that too late? Hi. May I please have the name of the school whose open house you attended? And if you don't mind, then also the name of the current school your kids are going to. I am in the process of moving to Dubai. And at the moment totally confused by the school situation. The lack of availability in the top schools has made the choice so difficult. Would appreciate your help. Thanks

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Latest post on 04 October 2015 - 18:16

In all fairness though it's not just a few who have left, it's literally hundreds of families, so it's not surprising that some of them are on here. Having choice and a degree of honesty in the schools available to people in Dubai can only be a good thing surely? I'm soon moving to Dubai and was considering Repton for my kids. However after reading some negative comments, I'm now in double minds. Could you please give some details as to why such negativity prevails for Repton? What exactly has led the parents to withdraw their kids from this school? If u would not like to reply on this forum, I'll pass you my email address.. But please help me out.

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