"The Captains Nemesis" wrote in message

| Yeah, we do but the private system is full of not very bright rich
| kids.

Translation: there's a 5 year waiting period and even I can't afford the
by-pass bribe.

| We have a system of academically selective govt high schools which
| cater for the 95th percentile kids so they get the competition and
| stimulation from other "gifted and talented" kids.

Translation: "Special Ed classes"... they get to ride on the special bus!

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| Both my kids are attending these schools and are in the top 10% of
| students there.

Translation: Their condition is genetic... their parents donate heavily.

Good gawd Ozzy.... even my struggling youngest brother sends his kids to a
private school!

CM