No way are you strange.....the primary school we sent our child this year had 2 x orientations last last year, and a seperate meeting for the parents - so on 3 diff occasions we went and visited that school. Whilst seeing the school was all great, it wasnt until we got talking to the parents whom already had kids there, that you get a real feel for the school. So maybe...hang around the parking lot b4 drop off and pick up, and get chatting to some parents. YOu will find most will be more than honoured to give you the details....
Yes I went to check out my DD kindy and I turned up unannounced!! I wanted to to see how the centre really worked without them being on their best behaviour lol. Goodluck with your decision.
BTW - I agree with MBear get some oppinions from parents too
Last edited by BekZ; October 5th, 2009 at 06:16 PM.
My son is enrolled in a northern suburbs kindy for next year. I have put his name down and he has been accepted, they then have an open day and information session for the parents in November, so a few motnhs after acceptance, although i could of had a look through it before we put his name down, but as both my husband, sister in law and numerous friends went to the primary school I didnt.
My mother in law is a teacher and said that any public school in WA has to show you around if you turn up and request it.
The primary school down the road here has open days, but these are on the weekend, so only somewhat helpful.
I figured I would wait until the year before because at the moment they have a temporary principal and I think it might change between now and 2yrs.
I rang another local one, which is quite popular, and the lady I talked to said, 'no, we don't do that... we don't need to'.
When i rang the local Kinder to enquire about DD going there ' maybe ' for 3year old Kinder the Kindergarten Director actually asked me would i like to come & witness a 3year old Kinder class & she was more than happy about it.
So i went & she answered any questions i had, she was very welcoming !!
... And about a month later i was also invited to an open day which was on a Saturday so DP could go too as it's not his working day ... we thought it was very reassurring to be able to do so
The childcares, prep and/or schools here have open days/times. Before putting Nina in kindy I went and checked it out. I think it's important to be able to view the place before enrolling your child. You and your son/daughter need to feel comfortable with the place and staff.
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