Sunday 3 August 2008

Preparation for school... Part 2

Aliah and Hadi are going to the same school, Little Friends (The Avinash Academy). At first we wanted to enrol Aliah in Khartoum International Community School which boasts of 5 star facilities (they have swimming pools, and even a 5 screen cinema)...But, since Aliah didn't perform well on the Year 3 test, she couldn't study in KICS. FYI, because of her date of birth, Aliah was supposed to enter Year 3 curriculum, of course she was not equipped to sit for the entrance test for Year 3 students (one of the question is essay writing!).

Anyway, there's two other international schools. There's KAS (Khartoum American School) and Unity. In KAS, the students don't have to wear uniform and the students are encouraged to express their opinions hence enhancing self confidence, but I think Aliah is too western as it is... While Unity is the school where there's the controversy of last year's 'teddy bear' teacher. And it's also in the middle of Khartoum and bearing in mind the present political climate, not a very suitable option.

In the Avinash Academy, boys are allowed until Year 1, while only girls for Year 2 and 3. Aliah loves the idea of being in an all girls' school. While Hadi will be in pre-reception for 4 and 5 years old. Aliah will be in Year 1 because we feel that she needs to master the basic skills first. And the fact that they will be together is another bonus.

So, everything is ready for their first day of school... I think Aliah is excited, but I don't know about Hadi. I can foresee some kicking and screaming tomorrow...hehehe...

2 comments:

CubaTryTest said...

eh dah gi skolah dah bebudak nih.....afiq pon gi skolah agama yg depan umah kite tu....adik ade ajar B.Arab kt afiq n natrah...cepat betul budak2 tu ingat....kalu tnya dh dpt jawap...heheheh....

Unknown said...

Loved your blog about life in Khartoum. I am a sudanese myself returning to Sudan after long years of expatriation. My kids are feeling out of touch with the schools and culture here (born and raised in the West).
How did you like the Avinash Academy, did it turn out good for your kids ?