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The Trinity-Whitgift thread of 2013 continued

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Somelikeithott · 16/02/2013 16:46

Hi all as I posted on previous thread, I realised we had hit the 1000 mark, do felt obliged to open a new one. Hope everyone finds this thread easily

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ClangerAfterClanger · 16/02/2013 19:24

suz742 the person I spoke to said call again on Monday - "they will probably be back then..." Surely they will be?!

ClangerAfterClanger · 16/02/2013 19:21

I tried to call W today but the Admissions Team were not in so we couldn't get any more information regarding the waiting list DS finds himself on! GETMEOUT your comments about your experience have helped a lot - thank you for posting them! Logically we know there are only so many places and not to take it too personally but it is very tough. Hearing how it all worked out for you helps us "in the lurch" stay a little calmer! GETASHLEY really hope its not the end of the road for you - hope they can sort something, seems so wrong.

suz742 · 16/02/2013 19:03

Are the admissions teams in next week at half term?

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Somelikeithott · 16/02/2013 18:53

I agree with getmeout, the schools have said in the offer letters to please let them know ASAP, as the have people on the waiting list they would really like to offer places.

Getashley, all the best to DS for the future.

Has anyone already contacted any of the schools to accept or decline offers. We are still a undecided somewhat.

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GETASHLEY · 16/02/2013 18:22

Don't worry not nosey! We thought based on income that we would qualify for bursary but as we have equity in our home we don't qualify! If we did remortgage then the monthly repayments would be tough plus have school trips etc, so state primary for another year and then back to drawing board for us!!

Best of luck to others, will be calling schools on Monday to decline offers!!

FatalFlowerGarden · 16/02/2013 18:08

getashley, have you decided to take a place elsewhere, or resit next year? Feel free to ignore if I'm being too nosey btw !

GETASHLEY · 16/02/2013 17:58

we will be turning down a full fee place at W, and a scholarship place at T, DS was in the 10+ group, so hoping that it gives somebody on the waiting list a chance.

GetMeOut · 16/02/2013 17:38

My DS was on the wait list for 10+ last year at T and was offered a place on March 8th. So still a long time to go before all this settles out I'm afraid. However, as someone else has already mentioned only a few points separates them all and those on the wait list are not considered 2 nd best at all. The Head at T actually phoned me twice to talk this through with me and stress that he really did want my DS but was constrained by class size. When the offer eventually came through I was so pleased as i knew this was the best choice for my Ds This has proved to be correct and with the fantastic teaching and pastoral care he had really thrived there and is excited to go to school ( something I had not seen before ! ) His half term grade report was absolutely great and he is in no way struggling. So please do hang on if you can and don't give up hope or feel that waiting list is second best.

suz742 · 16/02/2013 16:56

Racegirl did you get your bursary info from the school or Whitgift Foundation?After yesterday's trauma of my 'missing' bursary I am anxious to get my hands on the letter stating the correct fees. I won't feel 100% until I see it in black and white. Thanks

hardboiled · 16/02/2013 16:55

Very happy for your DS racegirl.
And for your boy Burnt.
And everyone else I am forgetting.
Gosh I sound like an Oscar winner.