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My son who has just turned 6 has developed over the last 2 years an extreme phobia to needles. His reaction is extreme physical (vomiting/voiding of bowels)/elevated blood pressure/sweating/fainting. It is now to the point where he has this reaction if a person he knows goes in to see the nurse for ...

The school size has probably more to do with the parent's perspective than the child's!

We came from Perth 3 years ago and had the same overwhelming feeling about school size here. Looked at them all and signed my 2 up for SJI International. Its a small school with only 4 classes per entry and quite an active school community.

Have only visited and it seems ok, quite an expat community. I live further down that road, there is no MRT station near at present - forecast to be finished 2015. THere is a bus service on the other side of the busy road, bus into Orchard road probably about 10 mins. No supermarket in walking dista...

Hi Have just renewed my rental for another 2 years and although very happy would like to give my living room a makeover. I still have all the odds and bods furniture collected over the last 10 years, none of these items go together to make that ecelectic look you see in magazines.!!! As we are livin...

I have 2 children at SJII, one 6.5 and the other 5. WE happen to join the school 18 months ago, at the time I was ignorant of the fact it was so new (13 months!) but as soon as I saw the campus, children and atmosphere I knew it was for us. The management, staff and school community are a real team,...

Hi Have looked around a few and I think it very much depends on their age. I looked at Overseas family SChool for my 4 year old who had been attending a small daycare in Oz and just found it was too big, the school size was quite overwhelming!!! My older daughter goes to ST. Josephs and I have been ...

Having just moved to Singapore from Perth, I have been astounded by the level of "party" entertainment provided for kids birthday parties. Many have professional party organisers in or locations fully catered for and having looked into it, I cant believe the costs!!! My previous experiences have bee...

WE moved here in September and looked at a variety of schools. We settled on SJII (St josephs institution international!!!), there are a maximum of 3 classes per year group and is there is a great feeling of community. I have been very impressed by all aspects of the school, but definitely go and lo...

Quite funny that someone expresses an opinion and is then thought to work for the place!!!
No, I am a genuine mom with 2 small children, the moderator is quite right.

Hi Just wondering whether anyone has taken a maid back to the UK with them for a holiday? Were there any extra costs apart from the flight back? Are there any special visas I need to get and approx how long do they take to get? how did it work out? Any help would be appreciated. I am going back to a...

Have just found stayed at Treetops and found it great. I have 2 children 4&3 and there were lots of kids there for them to play with. The pool is a good size, gym is fine and our apartment came with 20hrs free babysitting (you can choose from a list). The kitchen in the apartment was lacking some co...