The Trinity-Whitgift thread of 2013 continued

Lfs2126...know exactly what you mean...in my case my usually sensible and organised Dd mangaged to lose her coat the first week then her shoes within a month of starting high school...turned up eventually...so God help me in Sept with my (hmm..how shall we put it kindly) somewhat forgetful Ds .

oh god yes the shoe thing.if circs allow I would buy 2 pairs to rotate if poss. a couple of games of footy on a muddy puntabout(w) and you'll know what I mean

typo mistake...mean't to say Dd (daughter) at Nonsuch.

Croydonmumtods..thanks for that info...remember doing first uniform fitting for my Ds at Nonsuch....had to wait and queue for a tiring 2 hours (fittings were only done on a first come first served basis 1 week in July); didn't realise how much kit there was to buy initially.

Sounds like a good idea to have a uniform fitting on an appointment basis at W..probably saves a lot of time in the long run..and you've then got enough time to get organised before the well earned summer holidays .

Planning uniform early also applies to T. Either turn up at Hewitts at opening time (which I think is 9am most days) or, when it gets to prime uniform buying time, you can make evening appointments I believe.

If you are buying school shoes from Clarkes near the end of the summer holidays, you can book an appointment online which saves queuing time!

burnt -you are doing exactly the right thing making your appointment early. Easter probs a bit keen but don't leave it too long into summer would be my advice . the excellent shop staff are well versed in kitting your son out with what he will need ( with the growth factor!) need to remember that as well as the new chaps, there will always be old hands like me popping in for 'top up' bits and bobs, so the appt system is vital when your buying the full kit for the first time. plus the school shop usually shuts for 3 weeks approx in august.

Did you remember to ask for your staff discount, Burnt

Mis - shouldn't really grace you with a reply but you are now posting wrong information to new parents, so here goes.
As hot mentioned there was indeed a second hand sale, I thought I would take a look see if i could get spare pe kit (some advice from mumsnetter on here) and then revisit for next one if i couldn't. For anyone with genuine interest the next sale is in June, but as the pe kit is relatively new there was not any on sale and unlikely to be (or sparse) at next sale either.
Anyway whilst there I noticed the shop was open was went to take a look and ended up buying bags (they need at least 3 - backpack, sports bag, swimming bag) and some other kit.
And this is where your information is wrong -
New parents will be asked to make appointments for fitting around April time (not August as this is when the masses form long queues). The boys have a fitting session (growth taken into account, and MIS- there are not really that many sizes to consider for some kit S,M,L) and uniform is ordered/bought.
If the DS has a spurt in the time between April and Sept (some will) you can take stuff back to exchange (new parents also given longer return periods)
All this info is from the lovely lady in the shop btw not my supposed 'inside knowledge'.
Mis please tell me where this is confusing or 'perplexing' apart from being contrary to what you have heard and maybe I can help you a little?
The 'network' comment came directly from another parent at the school who's DS has benifited from it, before you can say that there is no substance I suggest you do as much research as I have. I have also spoken to a old Whitgiftian (in late 70's) who still attends meetings etc and has told me he is always welcome at the school. Just in case you are still in doubt a simple click of a mouse button will take you to the Old Whitgiftian Association from the school homepage.
Are you trying to 'censor' my posts? do you not want the balanced view that you are so desperate for, some positive some negative?
I would strongly suggest that you speak to your son and his DS and find more out about the school before misguiding others on forums like this, perhaps you haven't explored enough to get the most out of the school or have sent DS with such a negative attitude that the potential opportunities haven't been realised for you.
Not sure what your problem is but I can answer (if I wish) anything you throw at me because ive nothing to hide, im a genuine poster with a positive outlook on life and will post whenever, whatever I like.

Whitgift school shop uniform list states 'parents of new boys must schedule an appointment with the school shop by end of April 2013'. Yikes I best get my skates on. The Whitgift secondhand sale was apparently on saturday last 10.30-12 so we've missed that one but believe there is another one after half term in the summer.

8:30 - 11:30

T has a second hand sale this coming Saturday (16th) I think it's 8.30 to 11am but it'll be on the web site somewhere!

Soup...agree with u...can't quite understand why some posters feel the need to constantly personally attack one individual....he has done nothing wrong...it's not helpful and quite out of order now!

Kimalima...feel the same way....its been a roller coaster of emotions...Good luck to you and you're Ds at T...Exciting times ahead!

It's not that hard to work out what size your DS will be in September, what with you having spent the last 10 years or so watching them grow and knowing whether they are average for their age or not.

mishareyoNot entirely sure why you are picking on Burnt. Why shouldn't he be positive about his choice?

Burnt - but why would you be buying uniform when your DS does not start there for another six months? - surely he will grow on that time . Have been told by other parents that W dont really start doing uniform until the summer term and then only take provisional orders as boys grow and then you have to revisit after making an appoinment in August to finalise your order. I suspect it is the always glowing reports and slightly perplexing comments (i.e. Uniform now) that confuses people on here. The "unofficial" Whitgift old boys network is a classic example of an over top comment that in reality has no substance behind it. We know you are happy with your choice but let others take a more balanced view.

Hello all - not much to add to this thread now as I believe all issues have been covered in detail.

So I will now bow out. Thanks and good luck to all... It's been... Err... Emotional. See some of you a T in September. Cheerio

Why should i take negative feedback aimed specifically at me personally, rather than the subject of the thread? Your feedback isnt constructive or informative. What was its purpose other than to have a dig? Cant believe there are grown ups out there with your mentallity!

Have you got a box of those exclamation marks under your bed, waky?

misha - quidquid latine dictum sit altum viditur...

...or knuckle-gnawingly pretentious. Especially when it make no sense. You choose

what an odd turn for this thread to take .

I'll leave it there because you are totally not making sense re read your post What a Joke if that's not justification i don't know what is !!! What annoys me that you just can't take negative feedback

Not at all - so again no justification for your original underhand post. Dont understand you guys at all. Seem to have hit a nerve and thats all you can post! What a joke.

Not really burnt but in your post it seemed you were trying to justify your decision !!!!

Wacky - went to buy most of uniform requirements actually, mind was made up ages ago! Is there really a problem with that?

Mis- I they trying to convince themselves by going back to the school, what would you have done burnt changed your mind !!! I hopefully don't think you are going to take Croydons advice !!!