School

molly1


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
25/08/2007 20:22

Our move over depends on schools we have 2 children one going into year 4 and one into year 7 any recommendations? Looked at SunnyLane and am not sure.

JamesB


Joined: 07/02/2007
Posts: 450

Message Posted:
30/08/2007 12:03

What were u unsure about Molly? I have looked round the school too.

Kitty1


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 683

Message Posted:
30/08/2007 13:55

I work with a lady who has a son at Sunny Lane. He's 10 years old, has been at the school for 3 years. His native language was Russian, but he is now fluent in both English and Turkish, so I suspect the school must be doing something right.



I am sure they also work to the Key Stage model that exists in the UK. I have made this assessment from the fact that they have recently been recruiting specifically for teachers who are specialist in particlaur key-stage fields.



Hope this helps.

molly1


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
05/09/2007 08:14

Hi thanks for the replies - I liked the fact that it was small but the Principle locking and unlocking all of the doors as we went around unnerved me. Is there a problem with theft and having no smoking signs on door to the classrooms whats all that abou???

The teacher in the ICT suite not knowing what a mouse was called and children jumping all over the classroom and when we looked in. Are they bringing in new teaching staff from the UK or are the staff people who have retired to TRNC who have then decided to go back to work?

I had heard that some people take their children over to the South side do many people do this?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Stavros


Joined: 03/09/2007
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
05/09/2007 10:06

I have you thought about sending your children to the local government run schools where a lot of expat children go for their education, many parents have noticed a vast improvement in their childs learning with some "A" level students recieving grades As and Bs and then going on to red brick Universities in Turkey, the UK and U.S.A



While in Rome!

molly1


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
05/09/2007 11:21

HI Stavros - we did look at one local school which did look great. They don't start to teach in English until year 8. I think a move and complete submersion into school taught in a completly new language might be too much to take on board and not practical. When they reach Year 8 then this would be a possability yes.

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
12/09/2007 23:18

Hi Molly1. We moved over here at the beginning of August. Both our children have started at Sunny Lane (granted this is their first week) but both absolutely love it, from the ride on the school bus to their teachers (who are both in the 20-40 age range - so no way retired!). We read lots of reports on this forum before we moved over that made us quite wary, but as far as we are concerned our kids are enjoying it and you can only make your decisions based on personal experience. Hope you find a happy solution to your dilema.



Karen

molly1


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
13/09/2007 10:50

Thanks Karen what year are your kids in?

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
13/09/2007 14:20

They are 10 and 8, so years 4 and 6. The school day is longer - 8.30-4.00, but they have 3 breaks - breakfast, lunch and afternoon + a Turkish lesson every day, but they are coping with no problems.

Karen

Marji C


Joined: 06/02/2007
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
20/10/2007 01:44

I was lucky enough recently to spend a 3 month career break in Ozankoy. I fell in love with the place and am making plans to move their permanently. I met many parents whose children go to government schools and are doing incredibly well and coping with the language barrier no problem. However, the majority started at a younger age. We did meet one man whose 3 children, age 7+ did not cope and had to move to English School. My son is 5 and I would have no hesitation in sending him to Government school. Though I was told by all - there will be tears to begin with!! The hours are shorter but many children attend private english lessons in the afternoon (at a very reasonable cost). I can understand your concerns with your older children, I think it would be difficult for them, but don't rule it out completely. Children are remarkably adaptable. I just hope I get there soon! Good Luck.