My dd1's class are going on the first transitional trip to the nearest secondary school this week. They're going to do 3 such days (and did one last July). Seems quite excessive to us, especially this early in Y6, but I can appreciate that for some children who are going there, they will appreciate this. However, my daughter is one of only 4 kids who are not going to that school. Without going into the ins and outs of it, we have decided that dd is not going (she doesn't want to).
That's fine, and she could stay at school with the Y5 members of her class, would still be doing her own work. But then she's missing out on what is essentially a "fun" day out. Head teacher is fine with me taking her out of school that day for a day's holiday. However, I want to do something educational with her (like visit a museum that fits in with their current topic work).
Can I insist that this is an educational day, much as going to sit ballet exams is viewed ? Is there an approach/set of wording that is more likely to achieve that outcome? Not sure where to look for information on this (but have a friend who is an Attendance officer who has mentioned such things, so I may consult her).
Help appreciated, thank you.
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ArseyKwa · 01/12/2012 10:44
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