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I read a report that said both girls and boys do academically better in up to gr6 in co-ed, gr7-10 single sex and then co-ed again for 11&12.
Melanie [Rondebosch WC ] 28 Aug 09
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Both my daughters have very successfully matriculated from a girls junior and senior school. It was great they enjoyed it with a boys high school right next door they were sure had enough company of the opposite sex. They are both studying one at UCT and the other at Hotel School and fitting into a co-ed environment with no problems. They both claim they were able to freely engage in their studies without being distracted or embarrassed!
Debbie [Plumstead WC ] 6 Aug 09
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I attended a co-ed primary school and then an all-girls high school and found that this made it easy for me to communicate effectively with the opposite sex and a strong independant woman who is not afraid to air her opinion. The best of both worlds.
Kelly [Cinda park GT ] 22 Jul 09
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I think co-ed is really important in the first few years of schooling. As they get older I wouldn't have issues with sending them to same sex schools though.
Lisa [claremont WC ] 14 Jul 09
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My son and daughter are at the same co-ed school, and I find that they can both converse and socialise with the opposite sex without feeling embarrassed or left out. I went to an all girls school and definitely feel that those girls who did not have brothers were slightly 'boy mad" and did not know how to relate to the boys.
Michelle [Yellowwood park KN ] 9 Jul 09
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My Children attended Co-Ed Primary scholl and for Hight School My sons attended All Boys School and my Daughter attended All Girls school, I would say that all 3 of my children are very independant and confident people and I beleive that the single sex school was a benefit for them, they had no problems mixing with the opposite sex outside of school or as adults I would recommend single sex education.
Frances [Berario GT ] 7 Jul 09
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Quoting:: Jo-Ann [Durban North KN ]
I have a 4 year old daughter - an only child. She's been going to a private co-ed pre school, but I
I also have two daughters that attend a co-ed school, they are still young and the interaction with the opposite sex is key to developing the required social skills. Like you I am also very concerned when they get older, so I resorted to ensuring that I develop complete trust with my girls at a young age, and clearly define what is the appropriate behavior. If they choose to go astray at least I know I have done the best I can. (not easy)
So I believe is it best for them to go to a co-ed school, as for how long can you keep the opposite sex away. And if you do, once they are out of school I believe they will settle for any sort of male attention. Its a hard choice
Neroshni [Weltervreden park GT ] 23 Jun 09
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I have a 4 year old daughter - an only child. She's been going to a private co-ed pre school, but I've enrolled her at a very good co-ed government school from next year. I also think from an interacting with the opposite sex point of view, co-ed is better, but it is hectic when you've got a daughter and all those boys!!!! Hope it's the right thing.
Jo-Ann
Jo-Ann [Durban North KN ] 4 Jun 09
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I must say I can see the benefit of sending my boys to a co-ed school, but I'm a bit more concerned about sending a daughter to one. Co-ed schools are all about the boys - 1st team rugby, 1st team cricket. At least at an all girls school the girls learn that what they do is really important to - learn that they don;t have to play second fiddle to the boys.... it's a hard choice!
Natalie [Cape Town WC ] 2 Jun 09
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I must say I went to a private Girls school and really loved it. We had a lot of fun and had on going social events organised with the boys schools that were close by!! I never had a problem interacting with guys as a result and I have as many guy friends as girl friends?
Colleen [Cape Town WC ] 2 Jun 09
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mmmmm, we've just moved our 6 year old from a co-ed to an all girls school in Cape Town. Luckily she has a brother
Jenny [Llandudno WC ] 2 Jun 09
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Quoting:: Amanda [Pretoria GT ]
My thoughts are that kids should be exposed to both sexes from a small age so that they can learn to
I don’t think in today’s life that would be a good thing, if your child does not get exposed to the other sex, they would not learn how to behave and how to approach each other. My thoughts are that kids should be exposed to both sexes from a very small age, and therefore single sex schools will not work.
RITA [Witfield, Boksburg GT ] 1 Jun 09
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My thoughts are that kids should be exposed to both sexes from a small age so that they can learn to get along with everyone from a young age - single sex schools dont give opportunity for that?
Amanda [Pretoria GT ] 1 Jun 09
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