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Latest post on 13 March 2013 - 20:59
Hi I have had similar problems, and can highly recommend star international school umm al sheif. They have been absolutely brilliant with my children and friends kids. The one big advantage of Dubai is that it is a lot easier to hold kids back a year if they are struggling. Star now has a learning support department and they are very approachable.
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Latest post on 07 March 2013 - 09:50
I emailed them this week asking if they were taking applications for yr 7 and they replied saying from march 2013 they would be and if I'd filled in a registration of interest form they would be in touch once they started taking applications. I'm assuming that the school will be opening in sept but its a bit confusing lol.
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Latest post on 06 March 2013 - 08:51
Parents from primary had to pay a non-refundable deposit in November for places the following Sept. English college..... they are not automatically taking the primary school children unless their grades are top ones from next year... Yes that's true but next yr if your child isn't getting certain levels for everything they won't be given a place in secondary school..... And that is what the new head has told the primary head
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Latest post on 05 March 2013 - 14:26
English college..... they are not automatically taking the primary school children unless their grades are top ones from next year...
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 23:29
Hi bella2323 I wouldn't think you would need your visa for it. If u look on groupon site it will list the terms and conditions of the deal but also a phone number for the clinic so you could ring them and ask direct :-)
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Latest post on 01 March 2013 - 23:06
Hi there is a deal on www.groupon.ae at the moment which is offering mammograms for 150 dhs Hope everything is ok
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Latest post on 18 February 2013 - 14:48
Hi we did it and my daughter redid year 10 here as exam boards and subjects were different, but was no hassle and def benefited my daughter :-))
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:32
I play it a lot on iPad is it the same?
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Latest post on 15 February 2013 - 12:25
I'm assuming here that all the posters objecting have never ever had a drink whilst they were with their children?? And never drink on holiday with said children?? Personally don't see the problem as long as the teachers were not drunk......
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Latest post on 29 January 2013 - 07:38
Thank you will email you today :-))
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Latest post on 26 January 2013 - 12:02
Thank you :-))
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Latest post on 25 January 2013 - 23:21
Hi my daughter is currently doing her art gcse and has come up with an amazing idea for her final piece project. Unfortunately I'm unable to help her as she needs pregnant models. Then I thought that there might be some lovely ladies on here who might be willing to help her..... All she needs is to take some photos of a few different bumps at different stages (no faces will be shown ) and for her final piece to do a belly cast. Are there any lovely mummies out there willing to help please. :-))))))
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Latest post on 21 January 2013 - 09:33
Hiya the bus does have a stop at the lakes which is next to springs and a lot of kids on bus live in the springs area so don't worry. Mine go on bus but we live in Jumeriah What year will your son be in?
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Latest post on 18 January 2013 - 10:49
Had a look round Safa school last week and whilst my original impression from the look outside was I don't like it once inside I loved it........ Small class sizes great teachers and facilities too. I was very impressed with all the dedicated areas for yr groups and activity rooms. I went in looking for secondary places for my 11 yr old twins but am sooo impressed with it I will def be putting my 2 yr olds name down for fs1. I was also impressed with the schools outlook on education and that they are not just in it for the money!!!!
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Latest post on 04 December 2012 - 07:45
Ahhh great thank you will have a trip over to Dubai mall then thanks :-))
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 19:28
That's ok JHM sorry just read my post and reads back a bit stroppy and didn't mean it to be I'm still a bit mad at moment couldn't believe that security can watch it happen and not do anything!
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 14:59
Don't believe I mentioned the police..... I was referring to the security guards whose whole purpose of job would be security???? Why have security if they don't have to do their job they may as well of had mannequins the use they were. The bag was next to my daughter when he grabbed it and ran, so can hardly say it was her fault.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 00:37
Makes you think they are all in on it together doesn't it..... What's the point of security that don't do their job..... My dog could do a better job lol
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Latest post on 29 November 2012 - 21:41
Sounds interesting I would be interested to find out more as my twins could do with some help on the maths lol
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Latest post on 04 August 2012 - 02:37
Hi I live opposite spinneys um suquiem and my two go on the bus to japs from the park and shop stop.
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Latest post on 22 July 2012 - 21:46
Hiya it's the haya compound and yes the spinners on al wasl rd....... Def with asteco and if you search their site the villas are on there. The splendour villas are right next door to the Disneyland mosque and we looked at them but people are moving out cos of the noise from mosque. uote=Mom'>Opposite spinneys umm suquiem is a white compound 5 bed villas they have about 4 empty at moment I live there and love it. They have some at back as well so off main road. Great for kids I have 4 lol. Theres a board up on wall with company's number. Think it's asteco but not sure. Will check with husband and get back to you if u want :-))) My husband works in Abu dhabi too and he says commute isn't too bad from there edited by kissymac on 21/07/2012 H Snoop, is this the Spinneys on the corner of Al Wasl and Umm Al Sheif? If you have time to find out the name of the compound and a contact number, I would be very interested. Thanks very much! <em>edited by kissymac on 22/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 21 July 2012 - 01:28
Opposite spinneys umm suquiem is a white compound 5 bed villas they have about 4 empty at moment I live there and love it. They have some at back as well so off main road. Great for kids I have 4 lol. Theres a board up on wall with company's number. Think it's asteco but not sure. Will check with husband and get back to you if u want :-))) My husband works in Abu dhabi too and he says commute isn't too bad from there <em>edited by kissymac on 21/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 10:25
hi do you have the email address? i am waiting for my kids passports and they took money 3 weeks ago from card and when we rang on thurs they hadnt even started the passports....... we flying on 14th home arggggggg.
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 10:02
maybe you should pour something in the pool so they cant use it for a while lol and keep doing it lol
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Latest post on 03 July 2012 - 09:56
the wii is a must for kids i have 4 kids and they love it. they are 18mths twins of 10yrs and a 16yr old. we also have an xbox 360 with kinnect and a ps3 but the wii is the one they love and play with the most. in fact my son is only one who ever plays on xbox. think they are more suited to older kids than wii. thou must admit some of games on wii i love playing too. and i find that for kids most of games you want are available on all 3 consoles. my kids have never shown any interest in the kinnect games <em>edited by kissymac on 03/07/2012</em>
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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 15:29
Hi yes it was the speech and language therapist who did his assessment at BILD who said he needed it doing. Our peadiatrician said he didn't and when we told BILD this they said no he def needs it doing. There are certain sounds and letters he cannot say properly and this is affecting his literacy etc as he writes as he says. His tongue tie is from tip of his tongue.
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Latest post on 05 May 2012 - 20:44
JAPS didnt do very well this year on students getting into DC but it is a very good school and my kids have thrived here. EC seconadary school is also a very good school and i also have a child there whose grades have improved drastically since we moved back here 7 mths ago. EC will be the only school i will be applyin to next year for my kids. edited by kissymac on 05/05/2012
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Latest post on 03 May 2012 - 12:48
You could also try British institute of learning development Dubai it is associated with st Andrews college Dubai. :-)))
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Latest post on 13 April 2012 - 23:28
i always used dr janetta but i cant seem to find out where shes gone..... we went back to uk for 2 yrs and came back this yr and shes disappeared......
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Latest post on 12 March 2012 - 21:19
Hi my little girl is 15mths and I use Sma progress which you can buy in spinneys or choitrams never had any problems with it Hope that helps
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 20:48
does this lady do the report which enables your child to drop arabic so they can concentrate on english and maths? how much does it cost? thanks
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 20:46
hi has anyone used the brain and learning and does it work? is it expensive? thanks
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Latest post on 15 January 2012 - 20:30
im having this problem with my 10yr old son. we have just had him assesed at the brain and learning place in tecom. they were recommended to us by the school. the web site is www.brainandlearning.com assesment was 300dhs and find out tomorro what they can do to help us with this. what school does your son go to? : ))
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 11:39
we have one and its great : ))
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 11:38
i live in umm suquiem and my kids go to jebel ali. they go on the school bus which is very cheap and very safe. my friend does the drive for jebel ali from here also every morning and it takes 20 mins. we used to live in muntazah but much prefer it down in umm suquiem
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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 11:29
A cat would be fine in an apartment we just moved back here and our cat was with us in our apartment for the past 6 weeks.
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Latest post on 07 October 2011 - 22:44
hi can you email me some pics of the toys please my email is [email protected] thank you
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Latest post on 03 October 2011 - 21:30
hi my friend has osn box downstairs and one upstairs in her sons room. she pays 320dhs pm for both and was told another subscription was only needed if she had more than 2 tvs and boxes. will ask her again tomorro for details and let u know as we are going to be doing the same in the next few days lol : ))
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Latest post on 30 September 2011 - 20:58
hi we are in the greens in a 2 bed apartment on ground floor. it has a garden and we have 2 dogs and it is perfect size for them. we pay 13000 dhs pm which includes dewa and tv and internet and a maid once a week. we will be moving out next week. we found them throu p k properties 04 4541140 hope that helps : ))
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 22:25
thank u soooo much my email is clairejolley @ hotmail.com ( without spaces thou ) can u tell me the villa number in email too please thanks again xx
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Latest post on 21 September 2011 - 13:46
I already tried that but they said no : ((
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Latest post on 20 September 2011 - 21:55
hi 20 dhs less than uniform selling for. they not been worn just sat in the bag since brought them.
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Latest post on 18 September 2011 - 12:31
Hi im looking for a full time helper i have 4 children aged between 15 and 9mths. we have just arrived back in dubai and will be living in umm suquiem area once i find a villa i like lol.... house i like so far is near park and shop area. If your maid is interested in being a part of our family please send me an email on clairejolley @ hotmail.com ( no spaces lol ) Thanks again : )
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 22:25
omg thats terrible!!! when we left in dec 2009 it took 3 to 4 weeks thou they will say up to 8 weeks to cover themselves. our container coming back left uk on 3rd sept and is due here on 25th. if you know the ship name its on you can track it on shipfinder.com
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 22:20
just a quick note to let you know that uk end you cant book the flights direct with the airline anymore and has to be done via an agent and the travel boxes rules have changed. we had boxes made here when we left in dec 2009 and they werent acceptable anymore so had to have new ones made. james cargo made ours for all 3 animals and their prices were very cheap. they are also the company that heathrow airport use for all animal arrivals into uk. : )) also my cat is a persian so only airline she could fly with was british airways. <em>edited by kissymac on 16/09/2011</em>
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 22:11
what is it? sounds interesting : )
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Latest post on 16 September 2011 - 00:10
we did our assesment a week ago and my friend was with me. not once was it mentioned.......and i have everything in writing inc invoices for khda complaint . to be honest i dont care about the deposit im more bothered about the way they handled it and treated me and my kids
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Latest post on 15 September 2011 - 23:52
hi we just used james cargo and they were amazing and very good on price. if u want i can pass on the lady who i dealt with. they were cheaper too and its a very simple process
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 11:10
I agree its fair but its not fair to not mention this deposit to parents until they invoice you it. i have a folder full of emails between me and the school and not once was this deposit mentioned. had it been mentioned i could of had the money ready. Not given 24 hrs to pay it after just arriving in the country. Everything else we have to pay for like car deposits agents fees and house deposits and school uniforms etc was all budgeted for and we had the money for ready. They dont have it it their prospectus or on their website either unlike all the other schools here. : )
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Latest post on 14 September 2011 - 11:01
Thanks but after the bad experience i had with the school on monday i dont want anything to do with the school again lol. but thanks for the suggestion : ))
 
 
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