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MGS assessment day

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calc30 · 10/10/2012 20:26

Hi,

My six year old has his assessment day for year 3 admission to MGS in a few weeks. He's worked through some of the material from the bond books. Was wondering what actually happens on these assessment days? Does anyone have any direct experience?

Thanks

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calc30 · 10/10/2012 20:27

MGS=Manchester Grammar Junior School

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bipbop10 · 17/01/2013 16:20

Hi, my son had his assessment for year 3 before Xmas. He couldn't remember much about the test, struggled a bit with some of the tasks but enjoyed the day all the same.
Haven't heard yet from the school.
Any one got offers yet?

Worried mum.

calc30 · 18/01/2013 15:32

Hello,

I haven't heard from the school either.

Fingers crossed

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purplishclouds · 24/01/2013 20:31

Hi,
We are also waiting to hear back from MGS . I' ve heard we will hear from them the week of 28th Jan

bipbop10 · 24/01/2013 21:47

Hi, I contacted the school, offers being sent out tomorrow by first class post. Theoretically should receive response on Saturday at the earliest.

Good luck to all

bipbop10 · 25/01/2013 17:30

Hi, just found out today that the Headmaster at my son's current school did not provide a reference (which is part of the MGS assessment process). I'm really upset as I feel that this may have scuppered my son's chances of getting a place.
Guess I'll have to wait anxiously now til tomorrow to see if it really has had a disastrous impact on my son's chances.

sausagesandwich34 · 25/01/2013 17:32

why would the head not provide a reference?

I would have steam coming out of my ears if I were you

bipbop10 · 25/01/2013 18:43

I was so upset I didn't push it further. Just left feeling utterly numb! Bawled my eyes out once I got back in my car. Many children have left the school as standards have slipped and many parents (myself included) are dissatisfied with the teaching.

purplishclouds · 25/01/2013 18:55

Oh dear, I'll be upset too . My son's head teacher sent his reference before Christmas . I don't really think it should affect his chances though . I would expect his performance on the assessment day should be the main determinant .
How did you find out about the reference , if you don't mind me asking

bipbop10 · 25/01/2013 19:27

I was asking the secretary about how much notice I needed to give if I wanted to move schools and the headmaster overheard the conversation and came over. He then enquired about the assessment day at MGS and if I had heard a response. I replied no and then he said he couldn't remember if he'd sent a reference or not- i think my answer was along the lines of ' what?!?' Then he said he probably hadn't and smiled.
Whether my son gets a place at MGS or not, I can't trust the headmaster and will remove my son from the school as soon as I can.

purplishclouds · 25/01/2013 20:36

Try not to panic and let's hope for the best.

calc30 · 25/01/2013 21:37

That's terrible and I can understand why you're upset. I think that I too would've panicked. I think that his performance at the assessment day will ultimately determine his success at securing a place not the head teacher's reference. The head teacher has only gone and made himself look bad and I'm sure it doesn't reflect poorly on your child at all.

Fingers crossed

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purplishclouds · 26/01/2013 12:00

Good news here . Anyone else ?

bipbop10 · 26/01/2013 12:30

Offered a place. So happy!

calc30 · 26/01/2013 13:00

My DS also got a place. Hooray all round.

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purplishclouds · 26/01/2013 13:14

Hurray all round . Such relief ! A few friends still waiting to hear back . The wait is tedious !

capthaddock · 13/01/2014 12:01

Maybe time to reanimate this thread for 2014... anyone else on tenterhooks waiting for news of year 3 admission? Anyone already heard, either way?

Naseemyasin01 · 16/01/2014 15:02

Hi I'm waiting for results, got a request to send latest school report, anyone else been asked?

capthaddock · 16/01/2014 15:54

Yes, we got the request for the school report this week as well. Not sure why they didn't request a report from the school directly.

Naseemyasin01 · 16/01/2014 22:49

My son is on countdown...

Joy101 · 25/01/2014 12:31

Hi has anyone heard back for the y3 mgs admissions??

capthaddock · 25/01/2014 12:58

Hi Joy101, yes we got the response by post today. You should have heard today either way! Good news here...

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Joy101 · 25/01/2014 13:57

Hello good news here too! Did anyone apply for bursary??

purplishclouds · 25/01/2014 15:59

This was us last year ! Congratulations and well done to your ds's. Fingers crossed for those still waiting .

swg4 · 28/01/2014 10:59

Hi does anyone know of transport to Manchester Grammar from oldham, or any people wanting to share the school run, as this is the only thing holding us back from starting next year in year 3

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