before xmas we need to decide on a school for dd1. We might go state or private, not going into that debate here. BUT I have noticed recently with dd1's nursery that bitchy school gate cliques, which I always thought were an invention, are in fact true and I want to stay well clear.
Nearest school to us is private. Have been told on a few occasions it's not right for me because it's "full of yummy mummies and you're not yummy." Also told it's very bling ... and I'm not bling.
Can't decide if these are compliments or insults (though it has made me think I need to smarten up a bit ), but it has made me think. The next school from us, which I hear is far more down-to-earth, is a good 10-min drive away if traffic is OK, while the yummy school is walkable. I am hate the idea of a school run for both eco and convenience reasons if it's avoidable. I also like the idea of dd1 having more local friends. But if I'm not going to fit in, does that mean she's not going to fit in? And ideally I'd like to be friendly with the other mums, though as I work four days a week I doubt I'll have that much to do with them. Ultimately it's where dd1 will be happiest and I don't think four year olds will give her too much stick because we don't have a 4 by 4/go skiing/wear top-to-toe designer. Or maybe they will? Wise advice gratefully received
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