School, sport and belonging

Publicly funded schooling covers the school-aged children once residence and enrolment documents are in place. Cost is limited to supplies, trips and activities.

The school board decides which existing credits transfer. This single decision sets graduation timing for four of the children.

Domestic tuition levels apply to permanent residents, but prerequisites, deadlines and programme length vary by institution, so confirm each tuition figure on the programme page.

The children's proposed programme is golf, padel and swimming, chosen so the family can train together year round. Club fees, court and pool access and equipment should be confirmed locally.

Merit awards, government grants, bursaries and newcomer-specific funding are set out on the scholarships and funding page, with what to apply for first.

Mosque access, halal groceries, youth programmes and volunteering are part of settling well, and should be checked in the shortlisted city before committing to housing.

• Dad

  Golf, year round with winter practice

  Community mentoring that fits the family routine

  Next step: Ask a senior centre what coaching or mentoring help they need this season.

• Mum

  Beginner golf with coaching

  Women's health and community support groups

  Next step: Contact a women's health or community support group about a monthly session.

• Ibro

  Low-impact activity chosen with the treating clinician

  Technology or administrative support at a comfortable pace

  Next step: Offer a few hours of administrative or technology support at a comfortable pace.

• Anisa

  Golf, padel and swimming (proposed)

  Public-health outreach or community advocacy

  Next step: Contact the regional public health unit about a community outreach volunteer role.

• Halisa

  Golf, padel and swimming

  Community or mosque design projects

  Next step: Offer design help on a mosque or community project and get the portfolio reviewed.

• Haleel

  Golf, padel and swimming

  Youth technology mentoring

  Next step: Ask a youth coding club whether they need a helper for weekly sessions.

• Nadira

  Golf, padel and swimming

  Hospital or community-health volunteering where age-eligible

  Next step: Call the hospital volunteer office about age limits and the next intake date.

• Nadima

  Golf, padel and swimming

  Community arts and design projects

  Next step: Ask the local arts council or a gallery about a student volunteer placement.

• Nafisa

  Golf, padel and swimming

  Library literacy or community administration

  Next step: Ask the local library about helping with a financial literacy or reading programme.