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Public vs. Private Schools: A Parent's Guide

The document discusses the pros and cons of public versus private schools. It notes that both have good and bad points, and different schools may suit different types of students. Specifically, it states that private schools may have smaller class sizes, more opportunities to travel, and the ability to pick stronger teachers, while public schools offer more creativity, flexibility in teaching methods, and a more relaxed environment. The best option depends on a child's needs and interests as well as financial considerations.

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Public vs. Private Schools: A Parent's Guide

The document discusses the pros and cons of public versus private schools. It notes that both have good and bad points, and different schools may suit different types of students. Specifically, it states that private schools may have smaller class sizes, more opportunities to travel, and the ability to pick stronger teachers, while public schools offer more creativity, flexibility in teaching methods, and a more relaxed environment. The best option depends on a child's needs and interests as well as financial considerations.

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 ‘Which is better, public or private?’ question constantly in my house.

 Parents looking for what is the best to suit child.


 Public and private schools both have good and bad points.
 Different schools have different things/ suit different people.
 Don’t agree: Private schools get better marks.

 I think half the people associate the posh, well-behaved and rich people -
intelligent. So they believe they are smarter.
 Public schools - talented and educated program to suit students who are smarter
than the average student and get to excel faster.
 Private Schools get to pick teachers - would pick teachers who are the best at
teaching that subject and will get the students to learn faster.
 Private schools might also have more opportunities to travel to places to have
more experiences out of school and in the big wide world.

 Child may be gifted in arts, sport or academic. Parents want schools that have
the opportunities.
 Private schools have one method (way of teaching) and one view on subject.
 Good for direct learning and the method needed for tests. May not be easiest.
 Public schools have set layout and must teach in that. But have more methods
and views of subject.
 public schools more space to think freely and apply to real life situations.
 More creativity and wider view on subjects and topics.

 This type of teaching best for use in future because student will be independent.
 atmosphere effects a student. Have fun in school = wanting to go to
school/wiling to learn.
 Private schools same atmosphere as public schools.
 In classroom things different. Private schools more strict, very well behaved.
Environment slightly stressful, students trying to get everything done.
 This best for concentration and less distractions. But a lot more stressful.
 Public schools atmosphere relaxed and calm. More discussions and sharing
ideas.
 May cause more disruptions but more creativity.
 Girls and guys are more likely to get distracted by the opposite sex in high
school so parents may see this as an advantage having one-sex classrooms. But
girls are more creative so could teach and show guys.
 facilities and public school/ private school vary and very different.
 Public get government funding + extra from fund raising and rich parents.
 Private get some government money but mostly from fees.
 Private schools have nice stadiums and pools
 Public have more classrooms and access to other government facilities.

 Overall I think Public and Private schools are good for different types of students
who have different needs to look after.
 Public and Private both have different programs to suit the child’s needs like
drama programs, art, dance, singing, music, academics and sport.
 The best way to choose a school is by how much money you have, what your
child is best suited to and which is in area range.

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