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Latest post on 11 September 2014 - 16:26
Thanks everyone, thats perfect.
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Latest post on 01 July 2014 - 16:38
Thanks Bird, thats great. I have googled them but can only find a fibreglass company ? Do you have a number knocking about please ?
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Latest post on 13 June 2014 - 08:46
Theres an awful lot of this going on at the moment. They tend to use taxis who don't care how old the kids are and if they should be out at that time of night. Recently some children as young as 13 were caught doing this. Its normally arranged by someone as a dare, and they will get teased at school if they don't go, not 'hard' enough. Somone finds an empty villa and will arrange the party to start really late, about 2am. Mum and dad think child safely tucked up in bed, but actually at a party miles away from home. Goodness knows how you stop it as its peer pressure and not all parents have the same standards, some think its quite funny. Hope it doesn't happen again, lots of love and hugs and 'what if .....' conversations I should think. Personally I am beginning to think that this is not a safe place for teenagers. <em>edited by Wurzelgirl on 13/06/2014</em>
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Latest post on 10 June 2014 - 08:28
Thank you ladies, thats really helpful. I will give them a call.
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Latest post on 22 May 2014 - 11:33
Lol, sorry ! I missed out the word 'by' ! He has reduced it from 7mil to 5.8mil and still no takers.
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Latest post on 22 May 2014 - 11:26
Our LL has been trying to sell our 4 bed in Meadows since January at a very inflated price compared to other properties on the market that have been upgraded/pools etc. He has reduced it 1.2 million and it is still not selling. We thought about buying it ourselves, but it needs a lot doing to it to make it 'home' which makes it even more expensive. Where I live in UK (Somerset - proper Countryside !) for the price he is asking I could buy a decent sized house in its own grounds. Lots of houses not selling around the Meadows and plenty empty and for rent too.
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Latest post on 11 May 2014 - 14:49
We should keep in touch bubble_trubble as I am also sending DS back to UK to board this year. He has his tests and open day this weekend and fingers crossed he will get through. The ones moving on find it easier than those they leave behind ...... but we know its the right thing to do, just as you do.
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Latest post on 01 May 2014 - 09:27
Thank you Denmark x We have done our research and we do have friends whose children attend the day school where DS will go as this in our home City, their sporting facilities are outstanding and this is what he loves the best. We can all only do what we think is best for our children and to give them everything we can to get them the best schooling possible which hopefully will give them the opportunities they will need in this competitive jobs market. Thank you everyone for your time and support, I really do appreciate it. I will let you know how we get on, the Open Day is in a few weeks. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 28 April 2014 - 09:49
Am I the only one wondering why all these ladies want to send their children away? Children are children until they start their adult life and they need their Mum's and Dad's, why send them thousands of miles away to fend for themselves. Something I will never understand I'm afraid. Up until recently, I would have agreed with you, its an awful decision to have to make, hence the questions I am asking. I wont depress you with the reasons he needs to leave the school he is at here in Dubai, and equally I wouldn't send him to any other school in Dubai as some are terrible, nothing more than holding schools. We are however, trying to put what HE needs before what WE need. I cant bear the thought of his empty bedroom but if its the right thing for him and his future, then thats what I will be doing. The education will be far superior, and the activities outstanding and varied.
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 16:22
We have already seen the houses and although old I think they had double glazing ...... but wouldn't bet on it ! The canteen is big and there is a kitchen which we were told was fully stocked full of snacks, but I really wouldn't mind ordering him in food, I expect thats good fun to receive. We are looking in the South West of England, a very old and established school which overlooks a zoo etc, its really lovely. I really hope he loves it as much as your children love their schools xx Thank you xx
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 14:35
Thank you all SO much, you are really helping to put my mind at ease, theres a lot of guilt with this decision, although as you all stress it has to be HIS decision. He can always go to his extended family for a bit of TLC as they are only down the road, and he can visit whenever he wants. Thanks for all the tips about shopping too, although I had thought this might be part of the very substantial boarding fees ? ! Can I ask how YOU cope with missing your children ?
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 12:00
I am new to this and just posted a blank post ...... Anyway, yes he visited it last year because his sister is going to go there next year for her A levels, he is flying back in a few weeks with his dad for an Open Day and to have another look round with him in mind, so should see his room and boarding mates then. We really think it will bring him out of himself and let him be himself, he will be going into Year 10 which is not ideal but we feel that it is better than keeping him with us here. Thanks for your comments, I am doing so much reading about this but its always better to hear it from people who actually know and have experienced it xx
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 11:56
oops, where was i ... yes, comms. Most schools will set up skype for the children and phone calls are easy with only 3 hours time difference, email ... That said, don't be sad if your child doesn't want to skype/speak as it can upset them to have the clash of two worlds. Many find it easier to just email. In my experience girls are much better at keeping in touch than girls. How old is your son? Has he visited the school? Will he come home for half terms? My kids started boarding in the summer term after they turned 9 and both settled with no difficulty, certainly it will be nice to have the grandparents close by to come along to matches etc
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 11:56
oops, where was i ... yes, comms. Most schools will set up skype for the children and phone calls are easy with only 3 hours time difference, email ... That said, don't be sad if your child doesn't want to skype/speak as it can upset them to have the clash of two worlds. Many find it easier to just email. In my experience girls are much better at keeping in touch than girls. How old is your son? Has he visited the school? Will he come home for half terms? My kids started boarding in the summer term after they turned 9 and both settled with no difficulty, certainly it will be nice to have the grandparents close by to come along to matches etc
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 11:31
OK, I will have a look thanks.
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 11:29
Anyone ? Please ??
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Latest post on 27 April 2014 - 10:52
We are seriously considering sending our son back to the UK as a 'flexiboarder' in September. For many reasons, the school he is at here is not giving him the opportunities he needs and he is unhappy and bored. We have chosen a school close to home so he will be able to see his grandparents and cousins at the weekends so he shouldn't feel 'dumped' and the school is strong on sport, which is what he loves the best. I was just wondering if anyone has any experience of sending children to board, how the child coped, how you youself coped, anything I need to be aware of etc,. Any advice at all would be welcome.
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Latest post on 01 December 2012 - 11:07
I have one to sell, husband has it with him at the 7s tho as I decided not to go. Let me know if you want it.
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Latest post on 05 November 2012 - 15:56
This is a really interesting thread, I have often wondered the same. We have been here for three years but spent the first two paying off loans and debts from the UK and are only just starting to save. However, we have three teenagers, they cost a FORTUNE ! This year, their school trips alone add up to aed18,000. The temptation to go out is overwhelming, so much to do and tv is rubbish ! A meal out for two can cost £200 with wine (yes, I know, dont buy the wine !). Everything clothes/shoes wise costs I think about 30-40% more than in the UK, which is just about the tax we save. Even groceries cost so much more, Shreddies with £1.99 printed on the box can cost up to aed25 which is just over double. Its a great life here, we are happy but for us it is really not the place to save a fortune.
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Latest post on 26 October 2012 - 14:09
Ladies, thank you for the positive comments. I had heard differently so might go and have another look. Thanks again.
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Latest post on 25 October 2012 - 18:44
Hi pmillie, what did you make of Jebel Ali Lakes ? I looked round for DS but wasn't sure, not a lot of space, lots of kids ?
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Latest post on 21 October 2012 - 16:37
Hi, I can confirm I bought some floradix from the same shop just a few days ago. They had plenty in stock.
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 16:13
You can get rugby boots in Go Sport, at Ibn and at MOE. Again, if your son is a back, just use football boots with the moulded studs (I think they call them astros ?). Good luck x
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Latest post on 13 October 2012 - 14:44
It also depends whether the player is a back or a forward. Backs can normally get away with moulded studs on the bottom of the boot, but forwards need them with strong ankle support and toe coverage to stop them getting stamped on ! We buy ours in the UK in the summertime, much better quality and value.
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Latest post on 06 October 2012 - 09:53
Hi, DHCC JAVN closed down at the end of June. Sorry x
 
 
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