state schools in kyrenia

aimeelou



Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 15:29

hi could any one help me we are looking for a state schol in catalkoy, for my 7yr old girl aimee, she doesn't know any turkish at all, we have a villa in catalkoy n thinking off movin over this year can any one help all sugesions welcome thanks x

aki848


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 20:15

there are quite a few non turkish speaking children who go to the local schooland i believe a year on and they are happy and fluent speakers.

if you go to five finger restuarant in ozankoy the lady who owns it is called libby, her children go there and she can maybe give you some experienced infomation.

and of course meet other parents and introduce ur children to each other, she is very friendly so sure she wont mind.

i have the impression it is a very friendly ,accommodating, helpful school and the children reflect this in character.

semtcm


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 249

Message Posted:
29/01/2009 09:55

correct! ı am quıte friendly - unless playing darts!!! my kids do go there and are very happy. my daughter is ın year 4 and son is ın year 2 - he will be 8 this year - perhaps amy would be in the same year. there are about 10 english kıds there - they all do quite well - you,re welcome to come and see me after 6pm at the restaurant or during the day you will find me at polatkan tourism offıce - near the pıa bella - unless i am out and about. give me a ring 0533 8458279 - if you are here on the 14th feb you can meet most of the kıds at their show ...the oankıds - at our bar...email me if you lıke - libbymain90@gmail.com

aimeelou



Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
29/01/2009 20:53

hi aki848 thanks for the info, we'll be poping up to see libby very soon .

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
29/01/2009 21:01

mess 1 - just think it's awfuly selfish putting her into a Turkish speaking school - at least put your hands into your poscets and send her to an English speaking private school...



If you cannot afford it you probably should stick with the Uk until she's flown the nest....





Nick

lucienne


Joined: 29/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
29/01/2009 23:04

I think sending children to the local state schools is by far the best idea. What could be better than growing up and playing with the local children and becoming bi-lingual. You couldn't give them a better start, if you intend to stay in the TRNC.

aki848


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 10:08

nik

do u haved children or have the experience of seeeing effects of children at both schools

there are alot of advantages to local schools and if the lady wanted to pay for extra tuition they could polish up on their turkish or any other subject she wishes

all that glitters is not gold with some schools nick

her children will be fluent within a year......why u have to pass judgment on others parenting choices

ur very niave





Post edited. Please read Rule 3 - ltd

my children went to private school here and if i could turn the clock they would have gone to local school

private and local schools legally have to cover the same turkish curriculum by turkish staff as i have lately come to understand, this should be implemented by all schools as it is a ruling from ministry of education.

so apart from the language barrier the local school is the best option in long run

no need to reply nik as i wont be visiting this site again

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 10:28

nick - my kids have just come home with their school reports from the local Turkish school, which they started in September, and they have both done really well.



My son can now have a proper conversation in Turkish, my daughter can understand but is still shy of speaking it at home, they have made some good friends who live locally which they will have for years to come, unlike some of the english friends they made at school last year who have moved back to England.



They go to an after-school club where they get help with their homework, and which is also a social thing, as they get to play and talk with Turkish speaking children. I was worried about sending them to the local school at first, but can honestly say that they are happy and I have no regrets.



I would certainly say that it is not for everyone, but it has been very good for my children.



ltd

bankadan


Joined: 14/12/2007
Posts: 979

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 10:35

Do the kids start the local schools the September after their 5th birthday? Anyone have any knowledge on how the new local school at Karakum is going?

Thanks very much

aimeelou



Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 12:48

nik my daughters education is very important to me, and i do want the best for her, as far as putting my hand in my pocket goes. i don't mind spending my money but don't want to subsidise any other family r english kids, after reading the price's have doubled, thank you