the manniz Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hi all ,we have two kids 10 and 12 and are thinking about the move back to uk.Our only concern is how the kids will go,big move from primary to high school.Would really appreciate any feed back from anyone with similar situation thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Going to high school is stressful in itself, never mind changing countries as well. But if you provide a good support network, and don't just let them get on with it, they should survive. At least it should be easier and less stressful going from Oz to UK than it would be going from UK to Oz. You aren't stepping as much into the unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBB Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Going to high school is stressful in itself, never mind changing countries as well. But if you provide a good support network, and don't just let them get on with it, they should survive. At least it should be easier and less stressful going from Oz to UK than it would be going from UK to Oz. You aren't stepping as much into the unknown. Interested why you think it would be easier going from oz to UK rather than the other way round.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Interested why you think it would be easier going from oz to UK rather than the other way round.. Guessing because I guess newjez is assuming they've live in the UK before so know what UK schools are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I think it also depends on the school and the area. There are some great schools and there are some not so great schools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Our youngest moved when she'd just finished year 5 in Aus to year 7, term two, in the UK. The hardest bit for her to adapt to was moving from room to room and teacher to teacher. She had returned to her old school though, so she had her friends to give her a hand. It probably took her till Feb half term until she was completely comfortable with it (she's not a really confident person). Most schools are used to children arriving from all over the world, so I'm sure your children will be given the support they need to settle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Guessing because I guess newjez is assuming they've live in the UK before so know what UK schools are like. Yes I had assumed that - but not only knowing what UK schools are like - also knowing what the UK is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBB Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes I had assumed that. Ahh, that makes sense Our 7 and 10 year olds settled in to their Aussie school very quickly and made new friends easily. What they found different was the curricula but got used to that pretty soon too. It all depends on age and school and sometimes luck of the draw on which class they are put in and who they sit next to. Just like us adults Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the manniz Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes I had assumed that - but not only knowing what UK schools are like - also knowing what the UK is like. Sorry guys bit vague,new to all this ,kids are ozzys and never been in English schools,thanks for taking the time :-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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