Enlightened_One
King of Bullshit
I suppose it does suggest that at first glance. But looking at results I can't say the results are really any better at private schools. All they get is the facilities and the funds public schools don't get.
Exactly. And you are right, the nearest selective school to me was a few hours bus ride away.....I knew someone who went (he lived a little closer than I) and reckoned it was just too much travel.... And if he could get into a selective school, then I could breeze in (and probably straight out with my bludging) and therefore the kids aren't nothing special.Originally posted by hyperbole
I agree with enlightened_one, are you trying to deprive non-selective schools of resources? How is that going to help anyone?
abdooooo!!! said:its stupid to fund schools based on the richness of kids... its should be based on the smartness of the kids. schools like ruse and syd girls should get the most money as they are our most valuable intellectual capitals in this country.
invest in the good ones is the only logical choice for a country.
It's a pity that people with your intelligence can get into selective schools. Many people learnt long ago that typing in all capitals doesn't make it very readable. But also that the last post in this discussion was 8 months ago, with the issue dead.stainmepink said:ABSOLUTELY! GO SELECTIVE!
The federal government funds each and every school (as do the states), it's just that the federal government deals with the non-public sector directly (and the states offer support on the side) and the states distribute federal government funding throughout the public sector. It isn't a clear case of one or the other. Nobody appears to be disputing that in general the public sector schools are marginally better off from GOVERNMENT funding, but the funding figures do not seem to take account of school fees and other incoming cash flows, do they? Shouldn't we consider school funding in its entirety, and not just the level of government support?sped_kid01 said:the ads you see on television, are the budget that the FEDERAL government gives to both private and public schools...NOT the STATE...
Well, here is something to think about, there is an increasing number of ppl who want to send their kids to private of Catholic Schools, so why should they pay tax that is used for education when it isnt used for their own childrens education, this is why Catholic schools and Private Schools (not sure about private but) receive govt funding.Enlightened_One said:Now I know this a touchy topic. We have both private and public school students here, so be nice everyone. Keep on topic and don't go personal, and don't take nothing personal.
I was at Knox on Sunday and it made me pretty bloody angry. Our school has been screaming out for new buildings, we can barely cope with capacity, and down at Knox they had a swimming pool, a diving pool, a lecture hall, buildings that looked to be worth more than my house and other luxuries. And there were even people who didn't know what a demountable was.
Well, what do you all think of the school funding scheme.
Do you think it fair that private school kids, who's parents choose to send them to a non government school, still recieve government funding.
I never said that those without kids should pay for education, however what i said about why Catholic schools get govt funded is true, the parents of students at Catholic schools had a massive protest about it, so the govt changed itXayma said:That post is nearly a year old. In any case, your logic is flawed. Why should those without kids pay for education?
beyond the arc said:sure in terms of school fees, maybe exclusive. but have to remember that not everyone that attends one of these "exclusive" schools is rich or bursting with wealth.
If a parent is struggling to meet the costs, then why bother? Surely there is a cheaper non-government school nearby, or they could always dance with the enemy and consider the public system if they believe that the local comprehensive high is suitable (apart from the snob/network value, that is).Asquithian said:well then why are thery going...from snob value ...so they can tell their relations