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Latest post on 25 September 2016 - 21:58
HI I would like to bring a speaker to talk to some middle and senior school students about the good and bad in social media..the impact if used incorrectly. (snapchat, instagram etc) Is anybody aware of a group that does that here Any ideas much appreciated
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Latest post on 18 December 2015 - 22:23
My Children are VISS graduates from several years ago! The school is much bigger now in student numbers.
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Latest post on 18 December 2015 - 22:21
HI thanks for the responses Scottishbamabi we are in Garhoud at the moment SueB The facebook group is a closed one you can only join if you live there. Thanks anyway We will go and view next week
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Latest post on 16 December 2015 - 06:48
Thanks for your responses. Yes EK but not Pilot so I am unaware of that forum.
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Latest post on 01 November 2014 - 14:13
I find the British schools/ curriculum attitude to Australian curriculum disapointing. World wide research and statistics show that the Australian curriculum and outcomes especially in higher school years continuously in the top 5 on a global scale. All curriculum's have their merits and arguments it is the design of the delivery of the curriculum that makes them different. Outcomes and results at year 12 always teare a good indication. Anyway my children spent all their lives living out of Australia until they were accepted into Monash University in Melbourne. In all the countries we lived we went to Australian teaching or PYP methodology schools. Here they attended Victoria International school. An Australian school in agreement with the department of education in Victoria and the Sharjah government. Its a tough call placing kids in schools overseas but at 5 and 6 years old there should not be such stringent and ridiculous comparisons and expectations. Foundation learning is some of the most valuable and important teaching your children can receive, it sets them up for their future learning journey. We were in Singapore at this stage of my children's schooling we really researched there. They are in their 20s now and enjoying being Aussies at home and studying <em>edited by julieh on 01/11/2014</em>
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Latest post on 21 May 2012 - 23:18
Hi there I lived in Singapore for 11 years and loved it. (6 years ago) The East coast area is a great place to live, we always lived along there and was very accessible to everything. My kids went to etonhouse which was a great little school which has from what understand remained just that a great little school. It is on Braodrick rd which is around the areas you mentioned. Back then it was a very affordable school and in a liveable area. Was an Australian principal at the time. One place I would move back to..Singapore. Oh the food is great!
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Latest post on 08 November 2011 - 23:02
We recently bought a lovely wicker lounge suite for the house. It looks lovely and is something different but OMG it is not comfortable at all! I need to make new cushions the actual one s you sit on with covers and a slightly higher back. The filling in this one is Horrid! Wasn't my first choice but its what i have so I need to make it work. Does anyone know an upholsterer or cushion maker. Appreciate any advice.
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Latest post on 24 September 2011 - 00:17
If you are looking Sharjah for an apartment there are loads of new ones. There is one right at the "shore" front of the Al Mamzar conrniche. On border of Dubai and Sharjah. Good location near Al Tawuun mall and the Victoria International Australian school I live in garhoud! Which is lovely and close to festival city area. And not a long drive to sharjah in you prefer Dubai living
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Latest post on 05 August 2011 - 14:14
Thanks Ladies Is Jessica a person or company
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Latest post on 05 August 2011 - 12:33
Thanks for your reposne do they have a minimum time and what is the hourly rate
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 15:21
Andicap VISS is on the border of Sharjah and Dubai (off Alittihad Rd) I live mear Dubai Airport/Festival City area and it akes me 15 mins or so to get there. Jumeriah is further out, there are busses I know that go out to there, Arabian Ranches the Palm etc....Not sure of pick up times etc... AIS is further into Sharjah I believe, not exactly sure where i think it runs off Emirates Road
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Latest post on 31 July 2011 - 01:28
Hi Andicap The Victoria International school is VISS. Website is undergoing a revamp so not too good! Yes I meet the new Principal at AISM I came over for Anne Maree and Mr Syme's farewell dinner, and he was there. So if your daughter is year 4 there that would be "grade 5 " here so last year of Junior school. The schools are different but similar, academically this school is very strong! but as it is new it is building in other areas such as sports etc, in saying that it was a busy few months ending the year. If you want to know more email me howelldj6 at Bigpond dot com. It is a full Victorian curriculum at the school the Sharjah and Victorian governments are "Partners" in the venture. so for me the academics were always going to stay true to OZ. They use all Victorian text books etc and all staff from OZ mostly Victoria My kids grew up in Asia until they were 14/15 and we moved here. they adjusted quite well! They are 17 and 18 now. The campus here is amazing and the Junior school is big with lots of students, the Middle school is building as id the senior school. AISM is a great place and I miss it alot was a great atmosphere there and Community, I was president of the PA there for 4 years so know the school very very well :) as I say contact me if you have any questions. We may even know some of the same people :) I still remain in contact with many people there
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 10:32
Just to add the senior school will be IB diploma from next year
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Latest post on 30 July 2011 - 10:30
Hi Andicap My kids attend the Victoria international school, both are doing their VCE- final years.we have been there 3 years. the school is on the border of Sharjah /Dubai on Mamzar lagoons. if you use busses coming iN from dubAi is no problem the morning traffic out ofsharjah is horrid,but as I say iron the school bus it's not an issue It is going into it's 5 th year of operation. I have been happy with it and my kids are doing well, all kids who have graduated have all go ae to Uni And aRe doing well! not to say there are no issues, every school has some. also my kids attended AISM for 4 years before coming here!- small world! So I can compare for you. We are not the only ex AISM people there What ages is your daughter? Let me know if you want some info and we can talk
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Latest post on 25 May 2011 - 23:33
Does anybody know where you can buy these? In Oz we call them Kreepy Krawleys. They attache to the pool filter system and clean the pool base and walls from where the pump runs! TIA
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Latest post on 15 May 2011 - 00:41
Thanks so much for all the info! Will try and get her some stiff before she gets here!.Have to make sure fructose free too....I read labels..but this is REALLY reading labels! I want her to have a good time and not get sick Will fond some nice restaurants an cafe's too Thanks
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Latest post on 14 May 2011 - 12:04
So my sister is coming to visit, which is exciting. However she is Gluten and Fructose intolerant..........Fructose we can sort of manage. Gluten free products may be more of a challenge! Can you recommend the best places to buy products from? Thanks in advance!
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Latest post on 16 April 2011 - 13:58
I have 2 daughters aged 17 and 16, turning 18 and 17 in July. They have busy lives here and get out and about quite a bit! What school are you kids going to? Mine are doing there VCE at a Australian/victorian curriculum here They would love to meet more people maybe we could organise a get-together of sorts so they can all meet up I agree i would have them in school if possible. Its along break from school otherwise. Is your eldest daughter changing to a different curriculum <em>edited by julieh on 16/04/2011</em>
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 13:04
Any other schools doing this in UAE?
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Latest post on 26 March 2011 - 13:04
I have decided I want to change my couch. The couch itself is in excellent condition but I want a new color so I feel like I have done some renovations :) Can anyone recommend a good upholsterer in Dubai or Sharjah? TIA
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Latest post on 25 March 2011 - 23:32
Thanks cycloneT I will give them a try They may be able to help! <em>edited by julieh on 25/03/2011</em>
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Latest post on 08 February 2011 - 21:53
Thank you
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 11:56
NO probs. Good luck it is a mind bending planning all this stuff. I think our new Principal is coming from QLD Moreton Bay Boys - something like that My daughters are in Yr 11 and 12. One of them her biggest class is 7 :) almost private tutoring. The lower levels have a max size of 22 I think Good luck searching
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 09:38
The school is right on the border of Dubai and Sharjah on the Al Mamzar Lagoon I am not sure of the travelling distance for you. My 2 get the bus from Garhoud (near Festival city) it collects them at 735. School starts at 8.10 finishes at 3, they are home by 345 If not doing after school activity I know there are kids on the bus that come from the Palm and past Mall of Emirates. I think the bus run starts at 7am and finishes at 4. Not sure about Internet City
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 03:06
Forever 21, I am so saddened and sorry to hear of your daughters passing. She really fought hard to give you the time she did. SHe will be your angel watching out for you and your family! Give yourself the time and space to grieve. You might need lots of PJ days. It has been a huge physical and emotional journey for you. Zamashimane will always be part of your family and in your heart. Even though it was only a short time you had to be with her she will always remain with you x
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Latest post on 22 January 2011 - 02:46
My 2 kids attend the Victorian International School in Sharjah - They love it. It is kept very strictly to the Australian Curriculum except for Arabic /Islamic ministry regulations. We have many different cultural groups in our school. Academically we have been very happy. Our school is run in partnership with the Victorian education department and is owned by the ruler of sharjah. There is no Segregated classes except swimming. We had several new kids just start so they are taking enrolments <em>edited by julieh on 22/01/2011</em>
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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 22:58
my daughter went to Lauren too, she was great!
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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 22:37
I hope everything is ok! If they get to early enough they can give you some drugs to try to slow the labour and steroids to try to strengthen the babies lungs. My DD was born at 28 weeks, underweight for her gestation, with some medical issues. But happy to say she is 18 in a few months and has no really bad lasting effects. In 18 years I am sure medicine has come along way and your baby will have the best care available. Premmies can be stressful with lots of highs and lows. My thoughts are with you. Take care
 
 
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