Category Archives: Schooling

A tale of two mothers and the first day of school

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Felicity Moore

THE first day of school is a major milestone in the motherhood journey. Whether it’s your first or your third child off to begin their institutionalised learning, it’s a big step for them and for mum. Some mums cry, sad … Continue reading →

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Tuckshop orders up some volunteer fun

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Felicity Moore

I have just finished my first stint as tuckshop helper – and it was a revelation. My boys are in Year 2 and Year 1, so it’s a job I’ve been gearing up for, along with joining the P&C. (What … Continue reading →

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Religion in schools

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Felicity Moore

So, in an odd coincidence, this week religion, and of course, atheism reared their controversial heads again. I learned this week that my children’s school has overlooked my wishes for my children to be excluded from religion classes and has … Continue reading →

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Post Script to: When religion, atheism and parenting collide

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Hubby wanted me to clarify his position outlined in yesterday’s post on what to teach our children when one parent is a rabid atheist and the other is a believer an agnostic. He is not a believer. He also says … Continue reading →

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Dollarmites STILL around!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Remember school banking through the Commonwealth Bank? It was my very first savings account, when I was about 10 years old, from musty memory. I’d take my pocket money to school and what was left after I hit the tuckshop … Continue reading →

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Teaching your kids to love reading

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Felicity Moore

Well school and kindy drop-offs have been negotiated and we’re getting back into the school routine. My kids are in Year 2 and Year 1 this year, with Miss Matilda starting kindy. I’m a mum like any other mum, and … Continue reading →

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10 things I’ll miss when my daughter starts kindy

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Felicity Moore

The day has finally arrived – almost. On Monday morning my youngest, my four-year-old daughter Matilda, will begin kindergarten. It will mark the commencement of the second stage of parenthood for hubby and me, when we hand our progeny over … Continue reading →

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Schools no longer teach cursive writing

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Felicity Moore

So handwriting is no longer being taught in many US schools and, inevitably, it will no longer be taught here. It seems the typed word has superceded the cursive-written word. My first reaction, when I read this on a friend’s … Continue reading →

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Back to school and other contact catastrophes

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Felicity Moore

I spent yesterday morning covering books. School starts back on Monday and this year I have one child in Year 1 and one child in Prep. For any mother who’s had three kids under three, only you can truly get … Continue reading →

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School reunion: I travelled back in time 20 years

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Felicity Moore

On Saturday I jumped into my time machine and zipped 20 years into the past, to 1990, the year of big hair; the year McDonald’s brought their fatty, salty goodness to the Russians, erecting the first golden arches in Moscow; … Continue reading →

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