Questions for Wellington mums...

As most of you know, we're looking at moving somewhere at the end of the year. WELL... a job at what appears to be a really good school has just been advertised. Its at Onslow College (J'ville) and Nat is quite interested. I've done a bit of reasearch and we could get a place in Newlands within our budget.

My questions are:
1) If you've heard of Onslow College, is it as good as it seems? (It's a decile 10! which is the highest ranking possible! Nat's current job is at a decile 3 school and its tough)
2) What are the primary schools in the Newlands area like? Alternatively, what are the names of the primary schools? (if you don't know much about them) and I'll look them up on one of the MOE's websites.
3) Would a commute from Newlands to the high school (probably about 3 km or so, but crossing the motorway) be too awkward a trip?

Thanks ladies.

Hi Becca,
I went to Newlands College when I lived in Newlands years ago. I don't know alot about Onslow College. I also went to Rewa Rewa primary school in Newlands - I loved this school and the teachers there were all great. It was especially hard for me when I started primary school because our family had moved over from Holland (I was 7 at the time) and they put me straight into standard 1 and I couldn't even speak the language! So I have to say the teachers were very patient with me.

Yeah I think so, but she was one of those popular girls that would have enjoyed any high school! Someone corect me if I'm wrong about the no prefects etc, but I am 99% sure...

Hey Becca... that's a really nice family friendly area. I'm not sure exactly what the schools are like but really good facilities for kidlets around the place. And the commute wouldn't be a problem at all. Actually perfect!!!
And Ana lives in Newlands... might want to investigate somewhere a bit further away or you'll never get rid of her!

Nikki!!!!

Thanks for all your input, ladies

Nat and I talked about it, and we just can't afford to move yet. We may be able to at the end of the year, otherwise it will be at the end of next year... so you'll just have to come and visit me instead!

Absolutely I'll be available! We're planning on going to Tauranga for Queen's Birthday weekend (3/4/5 June), but other than that we'll be home.

Do you prefer a flat white, long black, cappicino, mochacino, latte, or hot chocolate? I'll fire up the coffee machine!

Mmmmmmmm Latte... I'll hold you to that Becca!

Might be travelling with my sis. Will see closer to the time.

And will work around your Queen's B-day trip. Maybe I'll go home just after that. Very excited about all the people I get to meet! And a holiday!!!! Haven't had one of those for a while.

I went to Rewa Rewa too (1987-1991) - and from what I remember, I loved it. IIRC, it had some of the best facilities of all the schools in the area, and that was way back then.

You have to ask hehehehe (sorry, just a Nelson girl speaking )