By Kate Gurjian

Ever wondered what actually happens in primary schools? Or simply which school to choose?

This ‘must have guide for parents’ is what you need to know about primary education with advice on ways to prepare your child for primary school. Also discover what schools and teachers aren’t telling you.

There is no other resource on the market that will honestly inform you about what is occurring in primary schools across Australia, warts and all!

INSIDE THE BOOK

CHAPTER ONE
Early Years Education
I. What you as a parent need to know
II. How to prepare yourself and your child
III. How to be involved as a parent
IV. Important features
V. Differing learning styles
VI. Areas for caution

CHAPTER TWO
Middle/Upper Primary
I. What you as a parent need to know
II. How to prepare yourself and your child
III. How to be involved as a parent
IV. Important features
V. Differing learning styles
VI. Areas for caution

CHAPTER THREE
Your Child
I. Academically
II. Physically
III. Socially
VI. Emotionally

CHAPTER FOUR
The Teacher
I. Choice
II. Quality
III. Workload
VI. Performance

CHAPTER FIVE
The School
I. Public / Private / Christian / Religious /
Non-denominational / Coeducational /
Single-sex / Alternative
II. Testing
III. Reporting

CHAPTER SIX
Handy Hints for You as a Parent

CHAPTER SEVEN
What Teachers Haven’t Told You
CHAPTER EIGHT
What Schools Haven’t Told You

CHAPTER NINE
Preparation for Secondary School
Bonus Information from a Secondary Teacher
(Gillian McNeill)

CHAPTER TEN
Frequently Asked Questions

CHAPTER ELEVEN
Where to Go from Here?