https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 11:47:30 +0000 Thu, 18 May 2006 16:25:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2460 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=47004&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#47004 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 2460
Posted: 18 May 2006 at 4:25pm

I'll come visit you one day Annie - anything to get some time away from my evil step-grandmother

Edited by nikkiwhyte]]> Thu, 18 May 2006 16:25:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=47004&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#47004 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46959&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46959 Author: newmum
Subject: 2460
Posted: 18 May 2006 at 9:53am

You have to ask hehehehe (sorry, just a Nelson girl speaking ) ]]> Thu, 18 May 2006 09:53:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46959&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46959 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46927&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46927 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 2460
Posted: 17 May 2006 at 9:15pm

oh man, why don't some of you come to Blenheim??? *sulks* ]]> Wed, 17 May 2006 21:15:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46927&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46927 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46910&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46910 Author: pixeldust
Subject: 2460
Posted: 17 May 2006 at 6:40pm

I went to Rewa Rewa too (1987-1991) - and from what I remember, I loved it. IIRC, it had some of the best facilities of all the schools in the area, and that was way back then. ]]> Wed, 17 May 2006 18:40:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46910&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46910 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46686&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46686 Author: daikini
Subject: 2460
Posted: 16 May 2006 at 4:04pm

Good thing I've got another packet of coffee in the cupboard! If you're really lucky, I might even do some baking... no promises though...]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 16:04:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46686&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46686 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46670&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46670 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 2460
Posted: 16 May 2006 at 3:00pm

Mmmmmmmm Latte... I'll hold you to that Becca!

Might be travelling with my sis. Will see closer to the time.

And will work around your Queen's B-day trip. Maybe I'll go home just after that. Very excited about all the people I get to meet! And a holiday!!!! Haven't had one of those for a while.]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 15:00:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46670&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46670 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46656&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46656 Author: Roksana
Subject: 2460
Posted: 16 May 2006 at 2:24pm

Ummmmmm Latte.........God do I need one right now!!!]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 14:24:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46656&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46656 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46653&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46653 Author: daikini
Subject: 2460
Posted: 16 May 2006 at 2:17pm

Absolutely I'll be available! We're planning on going to Tauranga for Queen's Birthday weekend (3/4/5 June), but other than that we'll be home.

Do you prefer a flat white, long black, cappicino, mochacino, latte, or hot chocolate? I'll fire up the coffee machine!]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 14:17:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46653&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46653 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46550&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46550 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 2460
Posted: 16 May 2006 at 9:07am

Becca... I wanna come visit you when I drive home for these holidays (sometime in June) Do you think you'd be available??? I can bring lunch round for you all!!]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 09:07:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46550&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46550 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46369&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46369 Author: daikini
Subject: 2460
Posted: 15 May 2006 at 10:33am

Thanks for all your input, ladies

Nat and I talked about it, and we just can't afford to move yet. We may be able to at the end of the year, otherwise it will be at the end of next year... so you'll just have to come and visit me instead!]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46369&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46369 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46358&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46358 Author: Roksana
Subject: 2460
Posted: 15 May 2006 at 10:10am

Ohhhhhhh    was hoping Becca would join the Akl mum's.....oh well!!! ]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 10:10:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46358&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46358 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46352&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46352 Author: newmum
Subject: 2460
Posted: 15 May 2006 at 9:58am

Nikki!!!! ]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 09:58:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46352&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46352 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46351&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46351 Author: newmum
Subject: 2460
Posted: 15 May 2006 at 9:58am

oooh oooh!!! My dad works at Onslow College (the carpenter) he loves it and my little sister just finished 7th form there. Sounds like a good college. It is noooo hassle getting there from newlands - we live in newlands and it is at most a 10 minute drive if that! ]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 09:58:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46351&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46351 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46118&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46118 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 2460
Posted: 13 May 2006 at 12:06pm

Hey Becca... that's a really nice family friendly area. I'm not sure exactly what the schools are like but really good facilities for kidlets around the place. And the commute wouldn't be a problem at all. Actually perfect!!!
And Ana lives in Newlands... might want to investigate somewhere a bit further away or you'll never get rid of her! ]]> Sat, 13 May 2006 12:06:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46118&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46118 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46074&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46074 Author: sophieb
Subject: 2460
Posted: 12 May 2006 at 11:10pm

I knew some guys about 5 years ago that went to Onslow college a few years before that and I remember they used to rave about how good it was. They were very nice polite and sociable people as I recall Not that that means anything of course, but they definately never mentioned being beat up or anything . ]]> Fri, 12 May 2006 23:10:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=46074&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#46074 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45948&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45948 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 2460
Posted: 12 May 2006 at 1:28pm

Yeah I think so, but she was one of those popular girls that would have enjoyed any high school! Someone corect me if I'm wrong about the no prefects etc, but I am 99% sure...]]> Fri, 12 May 2006 13:28:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45948&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45948 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45926&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45926 Author: daikini
Subject: 2460
Posted: 12 May 2006 at 10:55am

Thanks for your repiles.

Aimee, we know they don't wear a uniform, but the no prefects/head girl/head boy/dux etc is interesting. Did your friend like going there?

Millie, that's the sort of thing I wanted to know! Thanks.]]> Fri, 12 May 2006 10:55:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45926&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45926 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45913&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45913 Author: Millie1976
Subject: 2460
Posted: 12 May 2006 at 10:35am

Hi Becca,
I went to Newlands College when I lived in Newlands years ago. I don't know alot about Onslow College. I also went to Rewa Rewa primary school in Newlands - I loved this school and the teachers there were all great. It was especially hard for me when I started primary school because our family had moved over from Holland (I was 7 at the time) and they put me straight into standard 1 and I couldn't even speak the language! So I have to say the teachers were very patient with me.]]> Fri, 12 May 2006 10:35:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45913&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45913 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45911&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45911 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 2460
Posted: 12 May 2006 at 10:30am

Hey Becca, Im not in Welly but was friends with a girl from Onslow. From what I know, it is a bit different to most high schools (not sure if its a good thing or a bad thing!). They dont wear uniform, no prefects/head girl/head boy etc, no dux that kind of thing. That may be of no use at all but thought I'd add my bit! Good luck]]> Fri, 12 May 2006 10:30:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45911&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45911 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45897&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45897 Author: daikini
Subject: 2460
Posted: 12 May 2006 at 10:08am

As most of you know, we're looking at moving somewhere at the end of the year. WELL... a job at what appears to be a really good school has just been advertised. Its at Onslow College (J'ville) and Nat is quite interested. I've done a bit of reasearch and we could get a place in Newlands within our budget.

My questions are:
1) If you've heard of Onslow College, is it as good as it seems? (It's a decile 10! which is the highest ranking possible! Nat's current job is at a decile 3 school and its tough)
2) What are the primary schools in the Newlands area like? Alternatively, what are the names of the primary schools? (if you don't know much about them) and I'll look them up on one of the MOE's websites.
3) Would a commute from Newlands to the high school (probably about 3 km or so, but crossing the motorway) be too awkward a trip?

Thanks ladies.]]> Fri, 12 May 2006 10:08:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2460&PID=45897&title=questions-for-wellington-mums#45897