Old friends from Jakarta days,
Jazmina on left and Mya on right, catching
up after 5 years.
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From Left, Betty, Miranda, Sanrda and Janice. Three of the nicest ladies
you would want to take on your Quilting trip to Japan.
you would want to take on your Quilting trip to Japan.
From Left, Betty, Miranda, Sandra and Janice. Three of the
nicest ladies you would want to take on your Quilting trip to Japan.
Well we are back home in Singapore until the 19th of October and Mya and
I are just so settled, happy and relaxed.
Initially I ran around
looking at a number of school options for Mya for next year. We eventually
settled on the Australian International School not because we are Australian but
because it was the best school for our needs. Mya will be on an Australian
School calendar (January - December) unlike the majority of schools in Singapore
which are September to July. She will be studying the International
Baccalaureate curriculum which means she will have a transferable curriculum in
most countries around the world. Talking friends here whose children have done
it they all say it makes them more "well-rounded" and with a good score, can get
into university in most countries in the world.
The George left
for a week in Korea. And I started enjoying meeting up with my friends, first
the ones from the English Language course I did at the British Council and then
George's colleagues from work, my quilting friends and this Sunday it will be
all my Singapore family - 8 of my sisters.
Brett will be leaving
South Africa on Friday and staying with us for a few days before returning to
Australia. Nothing more heartbreaking than a broken heart - but hopefully we can
help him heal and move with life. We are so excited, we're like kids. We haven't
told Mya that her brother is coming - she will be sooooo thrilled. They have a
very special bond thanks to our time in England when Brett was working in London
and he would come and stay with us on his days off.
We had the best
time in Singapore. Family days, joined by Brett our son - Mya's favourite (and
only - hahaha) brother. Sleep overs and play dates for Mya, special days with
her brother. For me, days of friendships and relationships renewed. It's home
and we are looking forward to returning and settling down to normal life in our
country of choice. We are going to apply for our permanent residency soon.
Mya attended a temporary school which was the one I was trying to get
her into 2 years ago - and it was fantastic. Lorna Whiston pre-school was just
so friendly - when I dropped Mya in the morning she was happy as a bunny, and I
would always leave happier than I arrived. How good is that? Unfortunately it
only takes children t0 6 years of age. After going to visit many schools. Mya
and George and I decided the Australian school would be her next school. It runs
and international baccalaureate programme which will hold her in good stead for
her future as it is above most school standards. her place is not guaranteed,
there are 15 on teh wait list for her year alone. Singapore is however a hugely
mobile population with expats and anytime there may be a sudden move out of the
country. With rents doubling, tripling and quadrulping, many comapnies and
families cannot sustain the rent hikes and people are choosing to leave. So who
knows...? Anyway Lorna Whiston school has said they'll keep Mya there (even
though she'll be over aged) until a place becomes available at the Australian
school How fantastic is that. All bases covered. So a very successful trip back
to Singapore.
nicest ladies you would want to take on your Quilting trip to Japan.
Well we are back home in Singapore until the 19th of October and Mya and
I are just so settled, happy and relaxed.
Initially I ran around
looking at a number of school options for Mya for next year. We eventually
settled on the Australian International School not because we are Australian but
because it was the best school for our needs. Mya will be on an Australian
School calendar (January - December) unlike the majority of schools in Singapore
which are September to July. She will be studying the International
Baccalaureate curriculum which means she will have a transferable curriculum in
most countries around the world. Talking friends here whose children have done
it they all say it makes them more "well-rounded" and with a good score, can get
into university in most countries in the world.
The George left
for a week in Korea. And I started enjoying meeting up with my friends, first
the ones from the English Language course I did at the British Council and then
George's colleagues from work, my quilting friends and this Sunday it will be
all my Singapore family - 8 of my sisters.
Brett will be leaving
South Africa on Friday and staying with us for a few days before returning to
Australia. Nothing more heartbreaking than a broken heart - but hopefully we can
help him heal and move with life. We are so excited, we're like kids. We haven't
told Mya that her brother is coming - she will be sooooo thrilled. They have a
very special bond thanks to our time in England when Brett was working in London
and he would come and stay with us on his days off.
We had the best
time in Singapore. Family days, joined by Brett our son - Mya's favourite (and
only - hahaha) brother. Sleep overs and play dates for Mya, special days with
her brother. For me, days of friendships and relationships renewed. It's home
and we are looking forward to returning and settling down to normal life in our
country of choice. We are going to apply for our permanent residency soon.
Mya attended a temporary school which was the one I was trying to get
her into 2 years ago - and it was fantastic. Lorna Whiston pre-school was just
so friendly - when I dropped Mya in the morning she was happy as a bunny, and I
would always leave happier than I arrived. How good is that? Unfortunately it
only takes children t0 6 years of age. After going to visit many schools. Mya
and George and I decided the Australian school would be her next school. It runs
and international baccalaureate programme which will hold her in good stead for
her future as it is above most school standards. her place is not guaranteed,
there are 15 on teh wait list for her year alone. Singapore is however a hugely
mobile population with expats and anytime there may be a sudden move out of the
country. With rents doubling, tripling and quadrulping, many comapnies and
families cannot sustain the rent hikes and people are choosing to leave. So who
knows...? Anyway Lorna Whiston school has said they'll keep Mya there (even
though she'll be over aged) until a place becomes available at the Australian
school How fantastic is that. All bases covered. So a very successful trip back
to Singapore.
The gorgeous Rachelle, George, Andrea and Fen in the back, with
Brett and I in front.
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