Amna_T_B, Canadian expat in New Caledonia

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12 years ago

Hello hello ... we are a little family of four from New Zealand and have been here in Noumea for two months now. Everything's going really well and the kids are starting to pick up French. BUT they really miss their little buddies from home and I'd ...

Hi Lara, There is a playgroup that meets pretty much every Wednesday (mostly anglophones or bilinguals). We're meeting today at Cafe Etrave (under Hotel La Promenade) for the kids to play around on the grass while the mums/dads have something to ... Read More

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13 years ago

Just arrived in Nouméa - from Canada - here for the year! :) by Amna_T_B

Hi there! I've just relocated to Nouméa for the year with my husband and 18 mo boy. We're originally from Toronto, Canada. I'm of Pakistani origin and lived all my life in Dubai until I relocated to Canada for university. My husband's German and ...

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13 years ago

Just arrived in Nouméa - from Canada - here for the year! :) by Amna_T_B

Hi there! I've just relocated to Nouméa for the year with my husband and 18 mo boy. We're originally from Toronto, Canada. I'm of Pakistani origin and lived all my life in Dubai until I relocated to Canada for university. My husband's German and ...

Hi Paula, What a coincidence: I grew up in Dubai :) As for Nouméa, it's a small city where the cost of living is high. It's primarily francophone and you are able to get most of your day-to-day need items (plenty of supermarkets etc). There aren't ... Read More

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13 years ago

Child care in Noumea by Armand

Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Noumea ? How much is daycare in Noumea? Is the staff ...

Hello Armand, I arrived in Noumea around 8 months ago with my little boy who needed to be in daycare. I wrote a blog post about my experience finding the right daycare for him at: tickled-amna.blogspot.com/2011/05/to-creche-or-not.html In it, ... Read More

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13 years ago

Just arrived in Nouméa - from Canada - here for the year! :) by Amna_T_B

Hi there! I've just relocated to Nouméa for the year with my husband and 18 mo boy. We're originally from Toronto, Canada. I'm of Pakistani origin and lived all my life in Dubai until I relocated to Canada for university. My husband's German and ...

Hi Calirec, There are quite a few families that come out at the garden next to La Promenade hotel on Anse Vata. They typically come between 4 pm and sundown every day. However, there is a dedicated English speaking playgroup that is on Wednesday's ... Read More

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13 years ago

Wanna kids' playdate ? by LJM

Hello hello ... we are a little family of four from New Zealand and have been here in Noumea for two months now. Everything's going really well and the kids are starting to pick up French. BUT they really miss their little buddies from home and I'd ...

Hi Clairec, The playgroup is on Wednesday's at 4 pm'ish. The location is at the park next to the anchor roundabout and there you'll meet quite a few mum's with anglophone kids. Hope to bump into you there! Amna (21 mo son) Read More

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13 years ago

Wanna kids' playdate ? by LJM

Hello hello ... we are a little family of four from New Zealand and have been here in Noumea for two months now. Everything's going really well and the kids are starting to pick up French. BUT they really miss their little buddies from home and I'd ...

Hi Lisa - looks like we just met the other day :) So glad you made it out to the kid's playgroup. I wish my little guy was old enough that your two young'uns would be interested to stick around long enough :) See you again soon! Amna Read More

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13 years ago

Just arrived in Nouméa - from Canada - here for the year! :)

Hi there! I've just relocated to Nouméa for the year with my husband and 18 mo boy. We're originally from Toronto, Canada. I'm of Pakistani origin and lived all my life in Dubai until I relocated to Canada for university. My husband's German and ... Read More

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