by Kirsty | Feb 1, 2017 | Special Needs
Gilbert started high school this week. Image courtesy ABC Newcastle It’s been something we’ve been planning for, dreading and awaiting, for quite a long time now. In some ways, the long summer holidays were a cruel test for Gilbert. While, he enjoyed...
by Kirsty | Jan 25, 2017 | Albinism, Education, News
I must confess, my fingernails are all gone and I’m rather apprehensive as we approach Gilbert’s first day of high school. I know we’ve done all we can to prepare him for the new start in front of him but I still don’t know it that’s...
by Kirsty | Nov 4, 2016 | Albinism, Autism, Special Needs
We are finally nearing the end of our transition to high school process. After nearly two years of preparing, organising, liaising and managing, there are only two supported transition visits left and then the main orientation day to come. High school is now a mere 3...
by Kirsty | May 10, 2016 | Education, Parents, Special Needs
I must confess, the whole thought of high school is scaring me. Gilbert is now 12 and in Year 6. We have been thinking about high school for a long time (we need to with all his additional needs) but I’m still not ready to face it. When I look at him, I do see a...
by Kirsty | Mar 2, 2012 | Education, Parents, Special Needs
I feel low today. Disappointed. Depressed. Gilbert was suspended from school yesterday until Monday morning and it feels like I’ve been dealt a heavy body blow. Things were going well. His first 4 weeks passed without incident or concern. He seemed happy, the...
