Kingston high school closure
by Vu Vo Huynh Dong
1. Sense of loss
1.1. mothering role
1.1.1. protection
1.1.2. supporting children's education Diane 70
1.2. sense of control in decision-making
1.2.1. underlying anger an powerlessness
1.2.2. exception
1.3. school community
1.3.1. meeting place (Joe 79)
1.3.2. opportunities
1.3.2.1. that hasn't changed Susan 84
1.3.2.2. meet after school to wait for the bus Claire 91
1.3.3. aboriginal family (joe 80)
2. Fear of change
2.1. school structure
2.1.1. staff
2.1.1.1. high school transferred - jo 79
2.1.2. facilities (diane 71)
2.2. family tradition
2.3. travel problem
2.3.1. students view
2.3.1.1. independance Susan 85
2.3.1.2. tired
2.3.2. mothers view
2.3.3. takes time to alleviate the anger Claire 91
2.4. acceptance
2.4.1. Susan 85
2.4.2. Claire 91
3. Sense of hope
3.1. pre-conceived problems
3.1.1. big class - Jo, 79
3.1.2. exclusion - Joe,79
3.1.3. P&C meeting 90 Claire
3.2. Oppotunities
3.2.1. new friends
3.2.2. working opportunities
3.2.2.1. settled in Claire 92
3.2.3. TAFE Joe 80