Emma started school at the local state school but that changed during second term of year 2. Emma is a bright student, especially in the area of language and writes and reads very well for her age (I tested her reading age last year when she had just turned 8 and she was reading at an age of 10yrs). She was put in a composite class (1/2) based on her age not her ability and then there was the danger Em felt in the playground and her maths teacher who said to me on parent night when I asked about homework "Well your a teacher can't you organise something for her?"

The 2 of them now attend the local catholic school and while class sizes are bigger I feel a little happier about their level of education (although I must make an appointment to speak with Em's teachers ... still some issues there with Em saying she hates school because she is bored). Jack loves it and is thriving ... I think he maybe a bright student too ... his special area of interest is anything and everything!!!

They will hopefully stay there until they finish school and then they will be going to Murdoch college for high school. Murdoch is a Co-Ed Secondary school that is on the campus of a University so in yrs 11 & 12 they are able to access the university facilities as part of their learning ... they also have a pre vet course and Em has said she wants to be a vet!!!

I also agree that you need to focus on the education standards rather than the public Vs private issue. I am a teacher in a state school and love my job ... but I choose not to send my kids to a public school because I feel they are better off where they are.

Cheers