Preparing Your Child For An Independent School Experience
"Wow!" your child says, as you pull up to the campus of the fancy new school. "This is going to be great!" Your heart sinks to your shoes as you realize that this is, in fact, not a good thing. Your child has no idea what he's gotten himself into—and neither do you. When it comes time for your child to start attending Independent Schools of New Zealand , you're probably thinking about all the amazing opportunities they'll have now that they're away from home and learning new things all day long. Choosing a school When you're ready to begin the process of choosing a school, there are several things you can do. First, visit as many schools as possible in person. This will give your child an opportunity to get a feel for each campus and talk with students and teachers about what they like about their school. It's also important that they know they can be honest with their parents about how they feel at each campus--no matter which one it is!...