DS1 wants to be an engineer but has just been told by his school that he needs to improve his extra-curricular activities for his university application (he hopes to go in 2 years time). His hobbies are watching and playing sports with his friends, gaming and girls (although I don't think he mentioned the last two to his school but instead mentioned he plays trumpet).
Apparently he doesn't have measurable achievements in the sports or the music. He was in his primary school football but isn't good enough for his secondary school team (they only have one per age group). However he still goes to the training and plays football at least twice a week with his mates. He also plays golf and tennis when the weather is good but doesn't go in for competitions or medals preferring to play with his mates. Similarly with the trumpet he declined to do the grade exams or join the school band (not cool apparently) - prefers to play for pleasure (he no longer has music as a school subject but still plays). A friend who plays says he would be about Grade 4+.
Any advice?
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ttlshiwwya · 16/12/2013 15:22
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