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Latest post on 07 April 2014 - 22:31
The sound of honking cars in radio commercials is not only annoying but also dangerous and should totally be banned.
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 22:03
We're in Jumeirah and i can hear car alarms going off... pouring down now
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 22:02
...just went outside, oh what a show indeed!
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 22:01
The thunder is crazy! Insane!! I can hear our windows trembling!!!
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 19:10
Also LOTS of G&T - as the quinine in the tonic acts as a repellent :) of course, no G for the kids! Just you Haha great tip Polly! :) Have a lovely time in SL yourself and lets compare notes when back)))
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 14:50
Oh thanks so much that's really helpful!! OK so I'll be stocking up on all sorts of repellants - sprays, plasters, plug-ins, and after bites. So happy I asked, would have never thought of all of it myself - thanks a lot again. Saharagypsyrose, I'm now looking into Kalaptiya - a bit closer so we can do a one-day trip and a standard tour would only last for two hours. It's mostly for the dolphins though and much less likelihood of spotting a whale but hey we may be lucky - after all April is a 'high season'! Sounds like we can also have a small boat to ourselves which gives a lot more flexibility. Getting very excited!
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Latest post on 03 April 2014 - 09:30
Thanks a lot for all your replies. I'm quite certain kids are vaccinated against Hep A but not sure about typhoid and others so got an appointment with a pediatrician to be on a safe side. Still undecided about the whales (the tour operator came back saying they get many children on board and most of them do enjoy the trip) but considering the amount of time & effort vs. potential risks am more inclined to give it a miss this time...
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 19:58
OMG Bedh that must have been really scary! Hope he had a speedy recovery, poor thing. Thanks for the heads up!
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 11:49
DF, you are confirming my worst fears ;) thanks! it's really good to hear from someone with a first hand experience. Thanks for the advice!
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 10:44
i meant to Sri Lanka though not US & Asia.. i'd be too worried to have fun.. but please do let us know your experience if you do decide to go.. and i really hope you enjoy it.. we will be going to Canada with an 18 month old in Aug.. eeek! can't wait .. :D thanks, will def let you know if we go for it. And good luck with your trip :)
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 10:42
great, thanks a lot LC!
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 10:35
Thanks DesertFox! Which repellant did you use? Did you take any special jabs before going? Thanks for the feedback on whale watching... thing is, we'll be staying in Negombo so if we do decide to do the tour this will have to be a two-day trip down south - so we really, really have to be sure it is a good idea!
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 10:30
Thanks Lolacat, we have all standard vaccinations - didn't think I need to check on malaria but will def do!
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Latest post on 02 April 2014 - 10:16
I know two couples who took really young kids and had an amazing time - but those trips were in the US & Asia, the seas were calm and the trips lasted 3 hours max... I sent an email to one of the tour operators asking for their opinion - still waiting for them to get back. Hopefully there is also someone on this forum with similar experience!
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Latest post on 26 March 2014 - 11:55
Clinique Airbrush 04: neutral fair, regardless of whether am pale or tanned. It is very lightweight and brightens up the area under the eyes. By now we've been together for about... 10 years or so? I tried a couple of other brands in between (incl YSL) but always went back to it :)
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Latest post on 20 March 2014 - 12:02
I arranged a boat party for DH last year and Xclusive yachts quoted dhs 4,400 for three hours with Entertainer voucher (3rd hour for free). I went along Marina boardwalk and found a company who gave me 3,300 (without any vouchers), for a bigger boat (25 people). Their bbq was brilliant, too - as opposed to the feedback I heard about Xclusive yachts. I really think they are ridiculously overpriced and I was not impressed with their service, either - I called them to schedule the appointment and after waiting for 10 mins for someone to come and show me the yacht I left in a search for another charterer. I'm glad I did because this other company was absolutely brilliant. Do make your research before you book! HTH
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 12:21
Boy, September-born, shy.. I would not put him into FS1 now, either at nursery or school. Like AmyAus says most BC schools would not even accept him for FS1 as the age cut off is by Sept-1st, and there are good reasons for it. If you are afraid that he will lose a year, you may want to consider US/IB curriculum where some schools have age cut off dates in December, so he will be neither among the oldest nor the youngest of his class.
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 11:52
Got it - thanks a million DM!
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Latest post on 11 March 2014 - 08:56
Hi Ladies, A friend is coming over to Dubai for a month with two small children (3 & 1 yrs old) - they will be staying in a rented apartment and she is looking for a full time nanny to help her during that time. Could someone please recommend a reliable agency? Thanks a lot!
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Latest post on 26 February 2014 - 15:48
If you opt for Jumeirah beach park bear in mind they have two ladies only days now (Monday & Wednesday I think but better check as I might be mistaken). Also, it is extremely busy on weekends and during the week they bring tourists from all over Dubai (mostly Russians I must say) in mini buses, so it is quite crowded, too. I would go to one of quieter beaches between Jumeirah 1 & Burj Al Arab, there are so many - or kite beach if you would like to have showers & snacks available.
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Latest post on 25 February 2014 - 13:19
TDB, you might want to know Safa is getting a new head teacher next September - she used to be with JAPS many years ago and I have only heard positive feedback about her. Everyone I spoke to, including staff, seems to be quite excited. I think it is safe to say Safa had not been famous for very strong academics but with the new head, that's one area where changes are expected. We have two kids in Foundation Stage at Safa and they both love it - to be honest I struggle a bit with occasional hiccups in terms of organization and communication, but in all fairness a) I'm a bit (ok, a lot!) of pain when it comes to structure, b) it only applies to my youngest's class and c) unfortunately issues of that nature are quite common during an organizational change. All in all I think it's a great school with a lot of potential and a very prosperous future.
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Latest post on 24 February 2014 - 14:09
Hi Loukoum, As Alemania mentioned all appointments are now booked online (http://dubai.kdmid.ru/queue-en/), hopefully this will help to avoid queues and make the whole process much more efficient. If you don't feel like taking care of it yourself, call 042822199 (Planet Group) and ask for Zlata (they will give you her mobile number if she is not in the office), I used her services twice for my husband's tourist visa, she charged us 900 and we had the visa ready in three days. HTH
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Latest post on 05 February 2014 - 13:16
We stayed in Hagleitner Hotel in Zell am See three years ago for Xmas. It was really nice, great for kids, a good range of activities, nice restaurants and spa. Just one thing: they do not offer babysitting services but will be happy to arrange a sitter for you to come over from town - the lady who came to watch our two sleeping children while we were out for dinner charged about 70 euros for a couple of hours.. but that's Europe I'm afraid :)
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Latest post on 04 February 2014 - 10:54
Probably not a conversation opener but more a relaisticly "how often will they be late" questions... if i had two cadidates who were both pretty even and one lived in Jumeriah and one lived in Sharjah and my company was based in Media city...... quess who would be getting the job. Oh no this is sooooo unfair! How can you judge one's level of commitment and responsibility by how far they live from the office? Being late has to do with personality traits, not the time it takes to commute.
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 20:30
thanks for info saintlouismama. Good luck with your search!
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Latest post on 28 January 2014 - 10:44
Saintlouismama do you mind sharing where is the compound being demolished located? (wonder if it has anything to do with business bay canal...)
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Latest post on 27 January 2014 - 09:31
I do not think Dubai cabs are the same case; most taxi drivers get good amounts (compared to cashiers and salesmen) and can afford deodorants. They do not use it or shower frequently because of cultural reasons, not poverty. I just had to sign in and comment on this. Taxi drivers in Dubai do not get any fixed salary, only a percent. The percent varies based on the amount of meter - the higher the amount, the higher the %. They are supposed to get 45 days off a year but they only get 30 days off after first 18 months. If they have less than 100 dhs on their meter in a day, they get one of their annual vacation days deducted. And they work in 12 hour shifts, every day, with no weekends, no public holidays, not even Eid, nothing, NEVER.
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Latest post on 25 January 2014 - 20:32
Wow, CP - to me it seemed like prices in Jumeirah & Umm Suquem stay more or less the same... we thought of moving out of our villa and as I was checking Dubizzle, I did not notice anything outrageous in this area. I'm really surprised you mention 300k for a 3-bed, that's what we pay for a 4-year old humongous 5-bed in a really great location and our LL just confirmed today he won't increase (it's going to be our 3d year). We know someone paying 120k for a 4-bed in one of low rise compounds just off Al Wasl, and quite a few others renting 4-5 beds for around 200k. You may not get a pool or a big garden but the beach will be close by...
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Latest post on 22 January 2014 - 09:47
Hi, I might have a brand new one at home (got one for DH a while ago but it didn't fit into our wardrobe). I can check when I am home tonight (around 5pm) - if you leave your email or phone number I'll let you know.
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Latest post on 12 January 2014 - 14:37
They also do taekwondo classes at Jumeirah Ballet center in Jumeirah 1.
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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 12:08
Thanks, will have a look!
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Latest post on 09 January 2014 - 08:55
I did say at interview some babysitting will be required at weekends, this has all been fine for 6 months until December, as it was the 'festive' season we have been out quite a bit and we have asked her to babysit once a week, and she has started asking me what time we will be home etc., she has refused to sleep over so I am greeted with silence if we are late home, I have given her days off in lieu and a bonus at Christmas but she told ME last night that she is only now prepared to babysit once a month at a weekend?! NJP1, I'm sorry about your situation, I know it can cause lots of distress for all involved. I was just thinking there might have been some miscommunication that caused all that mess. You said your maid specifically wanted a job where she could have weekends to herself, it sounds really important to her, and that flexibility could have been one of deciding factors when she took the job. When you said occasional babysitting was required, did you specify how often 'occasionally' is? You said all was fine before December, does it mean you asked her to come on the weekends once every two weeks/three weeks/a month? In December when you started asking her to babysit every week, did you explain to her that was temporary? Perhaps she got concerned that from now on babysitting once a week will become a norm hence she felt compelled to tell you she can only do it once a month. And I don't think it is unreasonable of her since, again, weekends off was clearly a very important driver for her decision to become a live out maid (to the extent where she was prepared to take on all the extra cost). I think it might be the case that in her view, you are not sticking to your part of the deal by asking her to babysit more often than she was expecting (and what she was expecting is most likely what was the case during the first 6 months, since she seemed to be fine with it). I think if she is really good and you are generally happy with her, then you should have a calm discussion with her explaining your expectations as to babysitting on the weekends, make sure she is fine with it, and tell her that if she has any issues she should bring it up - silent treatment and sulking is absolutely unacceptable. Good luck
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 14:14
No sorry girls, I don't work in a bank, I work for a shipping company that follows bank holidays! Hence they announced Saturday first - but then what happened was that one of senior managers called HR and said: "I am an Emirati and I will make a complaint to the Ministry of Labour about the company's public holidays policy". That statement was based on the fact that official circular quoted by Sakhifa below specifically states everyone should get an [i'>extra [/i'>day off, so even if we follow bank holidays, since our normal weekend is two days we are entitled to Sunday off. Very quickly we got the revised version. So I guess it depends on what your official weekend days are. Really hope you'll manage to pull it off! Fingers crossed for you!
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 11:58
Just got a revised circular from HR - Sunday's off! I think it may have to do with the wording from the official one as it was quite specific on the extra day off - Jules, I don't know if you want to try again with your HR, perhaps if it worked for us it would work for you, too... I really hope it does! <em>edited by The Russian on 08/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 10:50
Don't you just look forward to a holiday being announced and trying to find out if you get it off and which days the schools will be closed. Then trying to work out if it is a dry day or not. I know it's amazing - especially when you know they can easily move the NY day from November-4 to November-2... funny enough, that reminds me rumor had it they did it to avoid having a dry night on either Saturday or Sunday as it was F1 on those days ;) <em>edited by The Russian on 08/01/2014</em>
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 10:41
The russian - i am in exactly the same position! I posted a similar thread on this yesterday. I also spoke to our HR, was told we have to follow central bank rules. Its so frustrating as does not apply to us - we are in DIFC amd the stock market is closed on sunday anyway!! And kids are home from school obviously.... Trust me I feel for you! Both my kids at home on Sunday, too...
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 10:26
Busybee2, "stop moaning there are always people worse off than you" can be applied to most of the messages on this forum (including a few of yours I'm sure) - what's the point? I consider myself lucky in lots of aspects but a two-day weekend is not one of them, this is common practice in my industry as it is in many others.
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Latest post on 08 January 2014 - 10:01
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr! A colleague spoke to HR and the response was - the company is following the bank holidays, banks get a day off on Saturday, and so do we... the fact that we do not work on Saturdays in the first place does not seem to be relevant here. And this is second time they do it, we also got Saturday "off" for the National Day last November! I did forward the GN link to the HR though - thanks Sakhifa - and apparently lots of other people did the same, maybe, just maybe, they will review...
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Latest post on 06 January 2014 - 13:12
Bumping for the OP - we are planning a holiday in April too and am blank at this point. Our kids are a bit younger (3 & 5 yrs old) but we are also looking for a relaxing holiday not too far away (4-5 hrs flight), preferably in a resort that would have some kind of kids club/entertainment available... we were thinking Sri Lanka (West Coast) but couldn't really find any hotels positioning themselves as family/kids friendly. Perhaps someone could offer a suggestion? That said - OP since your kids are older I think Sri Lanka is definitely worth considering!
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Latest post on 19 December 2013 - 13:29
OP, really sorry you are going through this. From your post I would think your DH most likely has some kind of interest in that lady. I don't think it means anything serious at this point but I think you need to accept it as a fact and give yourself some time to think it through before you confront him. I don't believe at this stage anything good (productive/constructive) will come out of a confrontation. You would be too upset and he would be too defensive. If you confront him now, things might be said that neither of you means. You know him better than anyone and you know yourself better than anyone - I think it is fair to say it always takes two in situations like this one, and whereas I am not saying what your DH did/is doing is ok I do think it is worth remembering that are all human and we sometimes do stupid things we do not mean and make mistakes we then regret. You are the only one who has the full picture of your relationship and you will know what you want to do with your observations and the information you got from the teacher. I don't think confrontation is necessarily the answer if you want to keep your relationship, not at this stage at least. As I was reading the posts, the movie "Love actually" came to my mind - the situation of that couple Alan Rickman & Emma Thomson played. You DH might just need a wake up call. HTH and all the best to you xxx
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Latest post on 13 December 2013 - 14:35
Hi Kenza, How about contacting relocation companies? I just thought of it as I know someone who recently joined a company called Intouch Relocations, and she is not the only ex-SAHM I know who works in that business. You have been living in Dubai for a while and speak a few languages, this would be definitely an advantage. Could be worth trying. I wish you best of luck with your situation. xxx
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 20:20
Homeland is banned in Dubai - was told by a guy in Virgin a while back when looking for second season.
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 11:40
haha that's funny twirl1 :-) I must say that did concern me a little bit when I started taking the pills (I should not have called them capsules, these are just pills) but luckily I did not observe any other areas getting affected :-) And no I cannot say I had any side effects, or at least nothing I registered as out of ordinary.. but of course everyone's different so I am not saying this thing's 100% side effects free, just that it did work very well for me. Although as I mentioned before I did not see any improvement in nails or skin, for that matter. Try googling the ingredients and reviews and see if you feel comfortable with it!
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Latest post on 12 December 2013 - 08:02
I had a few hair loss phases in my life, the latest one in Dubai about a year ago. I found two things that work: 1) Regaine (there is one for women, too) - same type as Rogaine, see that it has 2% minoxydil in it and apply religiously every day. You might see hair falling down again once you stop using it though. Didn't happen to me but I only used it for a couple of months and once the hair stopped falling I stopped applying. 2) Someone on this forum recommended Phytophanere capsules. I think it was Beebers, God bless her. They worked wonders for me. For real! Didn't help nails much but I forgot all problems I had with my hair. It stopped falling, it got thicker, and it grows faster. And it happened really quick. I would totally recommend trying them out. Good luck! <em>edited by The Russian on 12/12/2013</em>
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Latest post on 05 November 2013 - 23:39
http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/topic214726-double-decker-company--children-birthday-party.aspx ermmm ok just saw this one... looks like we are going with proven cheeky monkeys
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 15:37
I think some people really need to take a step back and think [b'>how they would survive back in their home countries without their maids[/b'> as i'm pretty sure most wouldn't be able to afford one at home. [b'>Are people really too busy to tidy up after themselves and look after their own children out here?[/b'> Back in England I know several mums who work full time, do the school run each day, cook a meal each night for the children and do the bath and bedtime routine. They still find time to clean the house. [b'>IMO it's a sacrifice you make when you decide to have a family[/b'>. Something I think many (not all) expats have lost sight of out here. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate their are families out here that do require a bit of extra help and a maid is required but[b'> I find it so sad to see maids interacting and dealing with children as if they are the parents when the parents are sat next to them having a coffee or chat with friends.[/b'> Why have children if you are not prepared to put the time and effort into bringing them up and get someone else to do it for you? I don't see why it is necessary to make such sacrifices if you don't have to. People get a maid who does the work around the house because they can afford it. As long as she has fair hours and fair compensation, there is nothing wrong with that. I am pretty sure those mums you are referring to would not mind having a bit of help to free some time for themselves. And please don't feel sad about kids interacting with maids whilst their parents have a chat with their friends. Perhaps it's the first time in weeks that they took the maid with them to help looking after the kids - just so that they can have an uninterrupted adult interaction. It really is a stretch to assume on that basis that kids are being brought up by their maids. At home, would you frown upon parents having a coffee whereas kids are being entertained by their grandparents or other family members? Somehow I doubt that. Also, in most countries working Mums have the option of keeping their kids at school up until they are done with work late in the afternoon. For some reason no-one has a problem with that but as soon as a maid comes into picture, suddenly you should feel as a bad parent because you ask her to help you with what your family or your kids' school would be helping you with back at home...
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 11:26
I used to wonder exactly same things A Rancher - where does my time go and how do people fit it all? Then, I started working a few weeks back and I realized the reason my days were so filled with all kinds of stuff was that as a SAHM, I felt keeping things in household perfect was my ultimate duty. Anything from cupboards to ongoing home improvements... meals snacks etc. in between... I just felt that if I could, I should! Now that I work almost full time, I let some of the things go and I delegate others. E.g. I do not prepare lunch boxes myself any more but leave the menu the night before and our maid does it in the morning. And honestly - turns out kids don't really care about who makes their lunch box :) She (our maid) also has to spend a bit more time with the kids now so the house may not be perfect at all times, but I found out it doesn't really matter that much. I still have enough time for my family, much less time for myself (although somehow I now have more opportunity to post on here ;)), we don't have sophisticated meals every night, but now I'm finding all those things were more of a nice "extra" rather than absolute necessity as everyone in the family seems as happy as they were when I wasn't working, and I am definitely happier! I honestly think it's all in our heads - that pressure that non-working mums put on themselves to justify the actual non working. Btw, I also believe there's nothing to justify or feel bad about.
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 11:02
Give her the password and revoke it if she becomes addicted and neglecting her work... show some good faith.
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Latest post on 10 October 2013 - 10:57
Our maid would rather babysit for extra cash than go out in the evenings or even on Fridays. Like lulubaker says, the only thing she has to do is to sit and listen, she can even stay in her room and watch TV so it's really not a big deal. Whatever you decide to pay extra, I suggest you pay double that on Fridays since it's her only day off. I also tell our maid in advance if we need her on a Friday and if she had an important event planned, I'd be fine with having to find a backup. The only limitation as I see it is if she has to stay up really late few times during the week and then get up early the next morning - then she might become too tired and not up to her routine tasks. But if it's a couple of times a week and not too late, I'd say it's fine to ask.
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Latest post on 08 October 2013 - 11:42
Hi Tru Blu. I think I know which school you are talking about as I remember you posting about the wait lists in that school a while ago. The reason why I remember is that we are in the exact same situation as you - put the name down well in advance, passed the assessment, were never offered a place despite regular follow ups. The only difference is that we also paid a small fortune to an educational consultant to help us with school placement. How ironic :) At least I hope you saved yourself some peace and money there :) Anyways, we are now in Safa which was our second choice (and we only targeted two schools) as they are very similar in concept and approach to the school in question. On paper, they will meet all the criteria you mentioned in your original post. We have only been there for a few weeks so it is difficult for me to assess whether or not they apply such concept in reality but kids seem to be happy there. They are probably full as of now but it is worth to check it out and register as there are always movements. Good luck
 
 
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