[missvee]

:D What a hot debate, wow. I would like to let people know about the Principle at the schooll my daughters will be attending, (when we eventually get there). He signs himself Dave, not Mr suchabody. I asked if he thought it would be a good idea, if my daughter chatted to the children at the school, via email and MSN, before we actually got to Whakatane. Now, think about what one of the teachers or headteachers, at your kids school, would have said to this, if you suggested it to them. I was surprised when he came back and said he thought it would be a brilliant idea. He is going to chat to some of the kids.
I have also chatted to the school secretary, Vickie, (I know they use first names) she has been brilliant. I have to say everybody has, who I have contacted. What a difference from the UK.
Back to the debate, that is one of the reasons I am taking my daughter to NZ, children can still be individuals and teachers can still teach.
Missvee