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by a different guest
Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:03 am
Forum: The Australian and NZ schools
Topic: The Melbourne School
Replies: 208
Views: 362775

sly wrote Without going into too much detail, my son is both gifted and has some associated behaviour problems. The school was not dealing well with them, and did not seem at all to be addressing his strengths. Firstly - this is not going 'off topic' at all - similar things with kids in the primary ...
by a different guest
Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: The Australian and NZ schools
Topic: The Melbourne School
Replies: 208
Views: 362775

sly wrote Well, if you assume that their religious beliefs are true (and with no real way to disprove them), then it's correct. The thing is sly, the SOP/SES/SoES claim most vehmently they are NOT a 'religion'. If you can share, what issues have arisen with your son that you are looking to withdraw ...
by a different guest
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:33 am
Forum: Housekeeping
Topic: New templates
Replies: 9
Views: 22994

oh bugger it, let's have ALL of them! LOL
by a different guest
Tue Jul 25, 2006 8:32 am
Forum: The Australian and NZ schools
Topic: The Melbourne School
Replies: 208
Views: 362775

sly wrote In other words, the high scores compared to the state are mostly likely a combination of the schools socio-economic location plus possibly a bias in the students -- the school has become known in the gifted and talented community, being mentioned on their web site Not merely "possibly...
by a different guest
Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:33 am
Forum: The Australian and NZ schools
Topic: The Melbourne School
Replies: 208
Views: 362775

Thank you sly - a nice bit of net-searching/fact finding there. And welcome to the board. Can I ask where your interest in this board stems from? Re the BST - it could well be that the kids have been 'coached' - they would not be the first school to do this. You also have to consider how low the sta...
by a different guest
Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: Housekeeping
Topic: New templates
Replies: 9
Views: 22994

:|

Yup, it's there! Thanks Mike! :D

Now to try out those colour scheme...
by a different guest
Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:28 am
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: The 1996 report
Replies: 28
Views: 59703

and so much for the line 'oh that was 30 years ago' that is so oft repeated.

I wonder if Sam Hyde has read it.
by a different guest
Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:27 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: has the world cup made everyone quiet?
Replies: 33
Views: 58292

There were a few of us poms cheering for Oz


Thanks Bonsai :)

Not that we need Australia getting a big head about yet another sport.


Personally I'd happily trade the cricket for the soccer :)
by a different guest
Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:48 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: has the world cup made everyone quiet?
Replies: 33
Views: 58292

what IS it about those refs and the Aussie team? That decision was a travesty!

Mind you, now the aussies are out I might have to go for Italy! LOL

Can't go for the poms can I ;)
by a different guest
Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:37 am
Forum: St James and St Vedast
Topic: School's FAQ booklet for parents
Replies: 5
Views: 16393

I'd be interested in seeing - anyone got a copy????

TD - if MM still has contacts with some parents at the school maybe you could ask her about it if you are still in contact.
by a different guest
Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:36 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: has the world cup made everyone quiet?
Replies: 33
Views: 58292

ADG - I actually think we'll do OK against Italy.


Well I did read that one of their best players is red-carded fro 3 games.

That bodes well :D
by a different guest
Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:38 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: has the world cup made everyone quiet?
Replies: 33
Views: 58292

Well Australia is thru to the knockout round. First up, Italy. *gulp*
by a different guest
Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: has the world cup made everyone quiet?
Replies: 33
Views: 58292

COME ON NETHERLANDS!!!!!!!!!!!


Well they face Argentina next *gulp*

You could also go for the aussie team - they have a dutch coach! :D
by a different guest
Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: has the world cup made everyone quiet?
Replies: 33
Views: 58292

well countdown here to AEST 2am when the socceroos (ranked #42) meet Brazil (ranked #1)

An upset would be nice :)
by a different guest
Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: has the world cup made everyone quiet?
Replies: 33
Views: 58292

has the world cup made everyone quiet?

?????

England is doing well.

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