PracticAli
Australian expat in Papua New Guinea
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Australian
Lives in Port Moresby
Registration: 30 July 2014
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Homeschool Kid's Meetups by PracticAli
Hi All, We are hoping to connect with other home-schooling families in POM so the kids can have a chance to socialise/play and organise group 'excursions' and activities. Who else is homeschooling in POM? Surely we're not the only ...
Hi Chrystallis, We're doing homeschooling/distance education for our almost 6yr old, while his 12yr old sister is at TEMIS (international school). If you're planning on doing distance education, and you're from Australia, contact your ... Read More
Any playgroups or daycare centres in Port Moresby for a 2 year old? by angel2baby
Hi, my hubs is taking on an assignment in Port Moresby for 3 years. We have a 2+ year old and another newborn. It will be difficult for me to handle the baby and a 2 year old alone with no help at home. I am wondering are there daycare centres or ...
Hi there Danielle, There are a couple of active Mums/parents groups in Port Moresby that meet weekly. The POM Parent's Group tends to meet at private residences each Tuesday, while the POM Tots Group meets on Thursdays at the Yacht Club. You ... Read More
Homeschool Kid's Meetups
Hi All, We are hoping to connect with other home-schooling families in POM so the kids can have a chance to socialise/play and organise group 'excursions' and activities. Who else is homeschooling in POM? Surely we're not the only ... Read More
Feeling overwhelmed by PracticAli
Hi All, We arrived in POM on Wed for 12 months for our first ever overseas job. I've brought my husband and 2 kids with us, and I'm feeling completely overwhelmed. My mothering instincts are in overdrive worrying about them. I have to give ...
Thank you for your responses, and a big thank you to Steve for your invitation. We hope to take you up on it soon. Another week down and we're adjusting more and more each day. Steve, we're from Australia Read More
Feeling overwhelmed
Hi All, We arrived in POM on Wed for 12 months for our first ever overseas job. I've brought my husband and 2 kids with us, and I'm feeling completely overwhelmed. My mothering instincts are in overdrive worrying about them. I have to give ... Read More
Any playgroups or daycare centres in Port Moresby for a 2 year old? by angel2baby
Hi, my hubs is taking on an assignment in Port Moresby for 3 years. We have a 2+ year old and another newborn. It will be difficult for me to handle the baby and a 2 year old alone with no help at home. I am wondering are there daycare centres or ...
My 5yr old son will be enrolled in distance education when we arrive in POM. However, we want to give him the opportunity to meet and play with other kids his age Are there any play/social groups available for early primary school aged kids? Read More
Bringing Pets With You by Texaslady
We may possibly be moving to Port Moresby and I am wondering if anyone on the forum can give me advice on this topic. I have a very tiny dog and I know I can arrange flights to Australia where I'll be able to keep her with me in the cabin. This ...
To my knowledge, no Australian or NZ airline will allow you to take a pet inside the cabin on a flight. However, I'm not sure of the legalities surrounding assistance dogs and guide dogs, although I'm assuming your dog doesn't fit into ... Read More
Distance Education -meet up groups for the kids/parents to mingle? by PracticAli
Further to my earlier query comparing International Schools, are there any expats that have gone down the distance education path for their children (in particular, with the NSW Dept Education program)? As much as I'd like our children to ...
Hi Sunshine98, Thanks for that. At this stage we are looking at homeschooling our youngest and sending our eldest to an international school. We're not up there yet, but I expect that we'll be there some time between now and the end of the ... Read More
Port Moresby International School vs Ela Murray for Year 7
Can anyone please provide me with some information on POMIS, particularly for Year 7? Do many Australian children go there? For those that have chosen POMIS over TEMIS, what were your reasons? Sorry for all the questions! :shy Read More
Distance Education -meet up groups for the kids/parents to mingle?
Further to my earlier query comparing International Schools, are there any expats that have gone down the distance education path for their children (in particular, with the NSW Dept Education program)? As much as I'd like our children to ... Read More
HausMeri Questions
Before accepting my offer of employment in Port Moresby, we want to got through the figures to make sure we're not going backwards financially (particularly with having to pay for school fees ourselves). I've been advised that it is ... Read More
Ela Murray vs Boroko/Korobosea International Schools
I've just been offered a position in Port Moresby, and am trying to get some feedback re: schools for my kids (5 & 11yrs). Ela Murray seems to be the most popular, particularly amongst Australian expats. However, I nearly fell over when I ... Read More