Hi
Im a mum that has moved from NSW to QLD...
My first two children started school in NSW, my son was born in Nov 1996, and started kindy in 2002, which made him start school the year he was turning 6.
Same with my daughter was born Nov 1998, and started kindy in 2004...

I also think the age cut-off for schooling is also different in the two states?

When we moved to QLD, they both went up a grade.

My third child was born in May 2003 and Ive been told he should start 'prep' at the school next year (2008)...
which would mean he is starting big school a year before he would in NSW...

Could someone who understands what prep is, and how it differs to kindy (which is the start of schooling) in NSW please explain to me what it all means???

Im so lost about it all,

Besides, my son, is so little his clothes are still a size 2...lol...And I wouldnt imagine they make school clothes that size!!!

But, then after all, 11 months is a long time before he starts, Is there anyone else out there that has little ones born in 2003 that are starting prep in QLD next year???

Sorry If it all sounds like mumbo jumbo....I sure hope someone can help me understand...

Thanks, looking forward to some replies!
Kel