Finding a good school is "one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration"

Preparation for finding a good school can be likened to the training of an athlete. There is no guarantee that you will find a wonderful school; no guarantees perhaps, but a greater likelihood. Information for picking a good school can come from many sources, such as magazines, personal interviews, blogs, relatives, neighbors, universities, business, etc, but providing good education for your children is something one has to work on.

Much depends on the the type of school and its location. You will also need to think what is your child really like. This is a starting point for finding a school to suit him/her rather than you, although you have to consider the timing of the school day and holiday-dates fit with your plans.

Jairo's Review

Mi daughter seems happy and excited about every school day, and even enjoys doing her homework. That may be common for many parents, but considering my daughter is shy, new in a big school, just moved from another country, and who can barely understand English, to me that is one of the main reasons moving to Worcester has been a wonderfully nice experience.

For people just moving to Worcester, or who are looking for a good school, I'd like to recommend St. Peter School. Its headmaster is Meg Kursonis, a caring person whose energy and enthusiasm is an example for younger people. In spite of her busy schedules, Mrs. Kursonis finds time to meet with all the families, know the names of parents and their children, be present to greet students at the beginning of every school day and at the end of every session to support teachers

I have got to know many other parents, and they all have excellent comments about the quality of St. Peter and its teachers. This school might be in a not-so-good part of Worcester, but its orderly system of teaching, the cleanliness of its installations, complemented with its Catholic education, make St. Peter a wonderful school.