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Moving house/schools etc - looking for advice

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  • 14-02-2017 10:39pm
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    Easttoeastish
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭


    We are moving house in the next few months, end of April more than likely. I have one child in SI and one in preschool (he's not really an issue) but I'm looking for any tips or advice on helping the SI come around to moving schools?
    Has any one moved mid year? As it stands my options would be start them in their new schools after the Easter holidays, or, commute to the old school for the remainder of the year and start afresh in September?
    We are moving far enough that they will need to change schools but not too far that they can't keep in touch with their friends, who they do after school activities with anyway. I'm yet to discuss it with the teachers until we have a more finalised timeline but I'm just looking for anyone who's been in a similar position?


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    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,953 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    I would make as little a deal as possible about it, concentrate on the positives and tell him he can write to his old friends,build on the excitement.
    Personally I would move him mid year so he has time to make friends before the summer holidays.


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    Easttoeastish
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Easttoeastish


    Moonbeam wrote: »
    I would make as little a deal as possible about it, concentrate on the positives and tell him he can write to his old friends,build on the excitement.
    Personally I would move him mid year so he has time to make friends before the summer holidays.

    Thanks, that's what I'm thinking at the moment. Or it could be a long summer with no friends.


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