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CarolM

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Really? I didn't know that.
What happens with poorer families who can't afford school?
I think that they don't pay and or they have to apply for help. I am not sure, I have not been in that position. I am pretty sure that the children have to go to school. But then again the kids just might not go to school even though it is compulsory over here.
 

Lyn W

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Wow... your up late!!! You have been missed Lyn!

So.... I have an idea...
I think if I came over and cleaned out your oven ( with your aid of course) that we could then proceed with some cooking lessons in a very fun and lively manner.... which you may not remember the next morning...

It’s a win / win I think [emoji16]
Sounds like a good plan!!
 

CarolM

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Well that was a lot of reading to catch up with you all.
I've had a few days in work just to try get myself organised for the new term.
We also have a training day next week too.
The summer has flown by.
I won't be doing my outdoor activities for a while as my leg and knee still give me jip. I may be OK for the canoeing but that won't happen too often.
Meanwhile I'll have to do more cooking than usual :( - I think I'd rather drag myself up Pen y Fan (highest mountain in South Wales) by my teeth!
Luckily I'll have some great teaching assistants with me who are brilliant cooks so I may learn quite a lot myself!!
Anyway it's gone 1a.m. here so I'd better hit the hay.
Nos Da all, see you soon.
Sleep tight Lyn.
 

Lyn W

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I think that they don't pay and or they have to apply for help. I am not sure, I have not been in that position. I am pretty sure that the children have to go to school. But then again the kids just might not go to school even though it is compulsory over here.
You would think that education would be a priority for every country and would be free.
We don't know how lucky we are here.
 

CarolM

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You would think that education would be a priority for every country and would be free.
We don't know how lucky we are here.
Yes, I would be so much richer if I did not have to pay school fees etc. We also have to buy the stationery, sometimes the books, school uniforms, any and all necessary sports equipment for whatever sport your child has chosen to do at school. (And they have to do a sport at school). So at the end of the day it works out to be quite a bit.
 

Lyn W

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Good morning all hope everyone is having a good day! What's not to like about Friday? Except that it's not Saturday maybe !!
I am just about to load the car up with some garden rubbish etc and take it to the tip.
Then I have to go up into my attic to find some stuff my sister wants to borrow - if you don't hear from me for a while I'm stuck up there and can't get down the ladder!
See you later!
 

CarolM

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Good morning all hope everyone is having a good day! What's not to like about Friday? Except that it's not Saturday maybe !!
I am just about to load the car up with some garden rubbish etc and take it to the tip.
Then I have to go up into my attic to find some stuff my sister wants to borrow - if you don't hear from me for a while I'm stuck up there and can't get down the ladder!
See you later!
Be Safe in the Attic, I have heard that a person can sometimes find Aliens in the Attic.
 

JoesMum

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Yes, I would be so much richer if I did not have to pay school fees etc. We also have to buy the stationery, sometimes the books, school uniforms, any and all necessary sports equipment for whatever sport your child has chosen to do at school. (And they have to do a sport at school). So at the end of the day it works out to be quite a bit.

In the UK, school uniforms have to be purchased and the stationery, sports gear and (sometimes) books thing happens here too.

The free bit is being taught.

School uniforms are not usually worn in the USA, nor France either, I think. I am sure a roomie will enlighten us.
 
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