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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 17:46
wouldnt there be lots of other signs at home whilst living with an alcoholic???
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Latest post on 18 September 2013 - 17:30
BO and bum washing...... what else is there to discuss??? Boundaries anyone? Just dont come back and ask why Izzy is the only one on her seat in class.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 12:46
On the GEMS website it mentions a jump from 47,000 in KG2 to 65,000 in upper years. Are your kids attending DIA simpleasabc? however its a bit of stretch for me even at 57,000.
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Latest post on 29 April 2011 - 10:29
DIA... Dont the fees go upto Dhs. 65,000 annually in later years? Thats way out of my budget.
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 23:23
Hiccup, I am glad if this thread settled some of your concerns, when I did a search I was a bit surprised how little there was to read on this issue. Can I be nosy and ask which school your child is going to be attending? Some english curriculum schools may have native English speaking teachers but not an overwhelming majorty of any one race in its student body as some others, so a little brown face might fit in just fine among a rainbow of other races. I guess its because we are in Dubai!
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 21:44
Pat, I am sorry I cannot help you with feedback on JAPS. If you'd like, do write me on the email addy provided in my first and initial post if you'd like a chat or just to share concerns.
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Latest post on 28 April 2011 - 13:21
thank you Swils and AmyAus. There are what is called O level schools in India, should we return home, its equivalent to the EC available here but very expensive. But its more widely available I beleive than the IB or US curriculum schools. Amy I loved what you wrote and will be carrying these words with me. You are right, as a child in an IC school I was bullied by a boy I sat next to simply because I was a bit shy. It happens and not necessarily because of race or skin colour. I cant deny her the chance of a good quality education in the fear of something that could happen anywhere in a 'sheltered' environment. I have decided to go ahead with my choice of school, in part because of what I have read on here. Thank you very much again to all the ladies.
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Latest post on 26 April 2011 - 20:24
Its very hard to read when any child undergoes bullying because of something out of their control. It is a surprise that it can go the other way too, but I guess thats the whole majority wins mental mindset that is my main concern. Its wrong for a child to be singled out for their skin colour, any colour. Speena, simpleasabc , derbend I am curious to know, did the instances have any lasting effect on your children that you are aware of? How did you help your child deal with it? Smita, does it make your child not like being Asian/Indian do you think?
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 21:07
good luck with choosing, we were only offered RDS when we applied last year as it was short notice coming to Dubai. Thank you.. Though I can easily see my child at either, I am personally leaning towards RDS and keeping fingers crossed they will offer a place soon.
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 20:30
Thank you 1972nessie, so thats two thumbs up for RDS, all very encouraging for me. I wonder if there arent any Star International parents on the forum right now? If I decide to go with Royal Dubai School I will definitely be in touch for the uniforms!! have you been offered places ast both then? Yes for Star and theres' a very good indication that RDS will also offer a place. Since Ilike BOTH equally I feel quite unsure now! Shazman, thanks for replying, your post was helpful as well. Must make mind up !!
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 20:21
Thank you 1972nessie, so thats two thumbs up for RDS, all very encouraging for me. I wonder if there arent any Star International parents on the forum right now? If I decide to go with Royal Dubai School I will definitely be in touch for the uniforms!!
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 19:40
bump Is there anyone else who can help me out...?
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 15:09
Thank you DizzyDuck! Good to know that you are happy with your choice. Is there anyone else with more feedback?
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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 14:30
Hello ladies! If you could choose between these two schools for your chlid in FS 1 which one would it be? And are there any reasons for this? TIA!
 
 
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