Guest rickardfamily Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 hi since we started the process we had heart set on brisbane but recently have come round to perth not sure which suburb though (anyone any recomendations) as it is early days for us. oh is carpenter we have 4 children 2 boys 12 &11 2 girls9 & 8 just wondered how much it costs for private schooling? or what are local state schools are like? kids obviously concerned about making friends, settling into school etc. also any comments really on how you would say WA compares to even if dont know first hand maybe any pros & cons you have found along the way. sorry so many questions!! thanks the rickard family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bobcat Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 hisince we started the process we had heart set on brisbane but recently have come round to perth not sure which suburb though (anyone any recomendations) as it is early days for us. oh is carpenter we have 4 children 2 boys 12 &11 2 girls9 & 8 just wondered how much it costs for private schooling? or what are local state schools are like? kids obviously concerned about making friends, settling into school etc. also any comments really on how you would say WA compares to even if dont know first hand maybe any pros & cons you have found along the way. sorry so many questions!! thanks the rickard family Brisbane is a fantastic place; we lived over there and used Brisbane as our base for many years when I was working up in the mines in Papua New Guinea. For the last 18 years we have resided in Perth and as much as we loved it over in Brisbane; IMHO Perth is much better. At the end of the day it all depends on what the individual really wants. Irrespective as to where you do eventually end up; I reckon you will find anywhere throughout the land of Oz much better than life back in the UK. Good luck with your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The.Colebecks Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 hisince we started the process we had heart set on brisbane but recently have come round to perth not sure which suburb though (anyone any recomendations) as it is early days for us. oh is carpenter we have 4 children 2 boys 12 &11 2 girls9 & 8 just wondered how much it costs for private schooling? or what are local state schools are like? kids obviously concerned about making friends, settling into school etc. also any comments really on how you would say WA compares to even if dont know first hand maybe any pros & cons you have found along the way. sorry so many questions!! thanks the rickard family Welcome to the site, hope you find it useful. Good luck with your plans. Regards Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rickardfamily Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 hi thanks for the replys guys, i think your right bobcat we are going to have to decided on our preferances, what we like are not going to be the same as the next person we change our minds every week based on what we read on the net thanks anyway will just have to see when we there and travel around the rickard family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ayrescmp Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hiya Just to let you know my OH is a carpenter too. We visited Perth in 2004 for a recky, put out kids in schools and rented a house in Sorrento and had a fab time. Now waiting for our visa to arrive. Private schools are subsidised by the government and range from around £1000 to £8000 per year which is amazing compared to the UK. Local state schools seem to be fine - our kids thrived in them. They had a zero tolerance to bullying and had lots of facilities as far as we could see. The children made loads of friends and settled in really well. Perth's climate with its low humidity beats sweaty Brisbane any time. As for what suburb, it depends on your budget and expectations but there are very few 'bad' areas in Perth and you're never too far from the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ayrescmp Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hiya Just to let you know my OH is a carpenter too. We visited Perth in 2004 for a recky, put out kids in schools and rented a house in Sorrento and had a fab time. Now waiting for our visa to arrive. Private schools are subsidised by the government and range from around £1000 to £8000 per year which is amazing compared to the UK. Local state schools seem to be fine - our kids thrived in them. They had a zero tolerance to bullying and had lots of facilities as far as we could see. The children made loads of friends and settled in really well. Perth's climate with its low humidity beats sweaty Brisbane any time. As for what suburb, it depends on your budget and expectations but there are very few 'bad' areas in Perth and you're never too far from the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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