Comments for Otherways: Home Education Network

Comment on Teenagers – you can quit school and still get a good education! by Lizelle De Jongh

Lizelle De Jongh — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:07:39 +0000

My son is misserable in school, he has always been a bit unmotivated but with encouragement he used to be a 70% average student, we’ve been in WA for a year now and received a letter asking if they can put him in a “special Class” . I am horrified because I know what he’s capable of, 2 years back he had an 80-90% average for maths and now they say he needs special attention with litteracy and numeracy. I know some damage was done when we took him out of school a year ago, he didnt finish his last year in primary school, and was thrown into High school (year 8)the last six weeks of last year and then started Year 9 in February. Which means he went from 7 months in year 7 to 6 weeks in year eight and then straight to year 9 . My two other teenagers seem to be happy and coping but not my middle son, i’m afraid for his mental health. But I’m not sure if we can afford home schooling. Would like to know more.

Comment on Teenagers – you can quit school and still get a good education! by Sarah Mehandzija

Sarah Mehandzija — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:20 +0000

Thanks Tracie
Sorry, how do I apply for homeschooling I’ve been searching and can’t seem to find anything to apply by? I’m after year 11.

Comment on Ringwood Lake – 4th Tuesday of the month by Lisa Gray

Lisa Gray — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:12:06 +0000

Hi there, could someone please tell me the date of the next meet-up at ringwood lake? Thanks. Lisa

Comment on Home Education Information Days by Karen

Karen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:44 +0000

Thanks Sue.

Comment on Home Education Information Days by susan wight

susan wight — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:34:18 +0000

Hi Karen,

Yes, it is certainly okay to just turn up. I will forward your message to Colita and she’ll email you to let you know exactly where they’ll be.
All the best,
Sue

Comment on Home Education Information Days by Karen

Karen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:38:40 +0000

Hi we are a family who are very interested in home ed and are considering it as an option for our 4 children next year.They are 12,10,8 and 4. We live in the Pakenham area and may be attending the info day. Where will you be at Point Cook and is it okay to just turn up? Kind Regards,Karen.

Comment on Home Education Information Days by susan wight

susan wight — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:55:23 +0000

Hi Kerrie, We have only the information days listed. I've emailed you some information but feel free to phone our information line 9517 7107 or email me at editor@home-ed.vic.edu.au. Regards, Sue

Comment on Other Ways by susan wight

susan wight — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:50:51 +0000

Hi Kerrie,

There are lots of groups listed on our networking page. I will also email you some information. Regards
Sue

Comment on Home Education Information Days by Kerrie

Kerrie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:14:33 +0000

Hi, our family is located in Berwick, Victoria and I was wondering if there were any Information days run closer to us than Point Cook? Also is there anyone we could contact in our area that is doing Home Schooling as we are considering taking our children out of school next year but would like to make sure we are fully prepared of what we will need before we make our decision. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Kerrie

Comment on Other Ways by Kerrie

Kerrie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:03:12 +0000

Like Gaye who left message on Oct 7th/2009, we too are thinking about starting our 2 boys with homeschooling next year after being extremely disgruntled with the current education system. We too are really wanting to get in touch with someone (preferably in the South East suburbs of Melbourne) to find out how to get started and any tips or advise that would help us find the best way. Help please. Thanks Kerrie