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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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SoupDragon · 30/08/2013 08:55

[sigh]

SoupDragon · 30/08/2013 08:54

Don't get too big a padlock! DS1's first one was, apparently, really awkward to put on as it was too big for the hasp bit on the locker.

Seeline · 30/08/2013 08:46

Hectic T use the blue kit for rugby, hockey and football lessons. The white is for gym, cricket and I think athletics (DS didn't seem to use the blue much last term!). I think they are fairly flexible though.
Is your DS looking forward to the induction session on Tuesday?

suz742 · 30/08/2013 07:31

Eyeswideclosed, my DS really enjoyed the football. He went in his Liverpool kit but said boys in a mix of Trinity kit so he's going in Rugby/football top and blue shorts today. He's so glad to have found the sporty boys in his class and is desperate to get in the football team. Meanwhile I'm still sewing in name tags and wading through all the forms to return on Tues.

Hecticmumof4 · 29/08/2013 22:38

Ooh, outing begins!!!!
PAR is Rynes
I haven't got the padlock yet
DS hasn't settled well the last two nights - his head must be buzzing!

EyesWideClosed · 29/08/2013 22:34

Just to address the balance! How did Trinity ds's get along today? Mine really enjoyed the football sessions and looking forward to tomorrow. Bit confused about what they should be wearing though. Dutifully sent him off in Trinity white shorts and top but he informs me that everyone else was wearing what I thought was the rugby outfit!

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Somelikeithott · 29/08/2013 22:09

How interesting! And exciting.

I think it's just the Lake Garda stuff they need to take in tomorrow!

Burnt, it was a lady I know who mentioned it.

DS also said PAR is fencing and history teacher and he is Italian, but he didn't know his name. He also said he likes him. All will be revealed tomorrow.

And now I'm really curious about my cyber friends on here!

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Croydonmumtods · 29/08/2013 20:35

hecticmum think they only need to turn up wearing uniform - dosn't say anything about bags.

FatalFlowerGarden · 29/08/2013 20:05

tweenage - think I may have spotted you at pick up today Grin

Ds said he liked the fencing teacher so is quite pleased that he's their form tutor (he says I've spoiled the surprise though!) Funny that so many of them are in the same form!

Really looking forward to tomorrow!

Hecticmumof4 · 29/08/2013 19:48

DS is in L1KGM
Are you all sending your DS' in with valuables bag and rucksacks?
DS' blazer looks HUGE on him

Croydonmumtods · 29/08/2013 18:59

fatal, burnt and hott how bizarre all out ds's are in the same class! Really looking forward to tomorrow. burnt any chance your son is a very good footballer who used to play for s and now plays for c and c academy?? Long shot I know but would satisfy my curiosity!

burntoutdad · 29/08/2013 17:53

Hott it may have been me you were talking to yesterday Wink assuming you had info on forms from a male.
Ds also L1PAR! He met him today [he is fencing and history teacher] and said he was really nice. So far pleased all round Smile

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Somelikeithott · 28/08/2013 21:24

Tweenage, Lake Garda Tips I've heard apart from pillows & blanket, are disposable cameras, take old clothing, you don't mind losing ( in case they don't come back with DS), smart trousers for supper, as they eat in a restaurant, so no shorts etc. Apart from 60 euros to hand in on Friday, take 10 euros on the trip, so they can buy breakfast when they stop over on the way there.

Some of this may be in formal letter from school, all the information has started to merge into one for me!

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Somelikeithott · 28/08/2013 20:43

Yaayyy Croydonmum, L1PAR here too. Fatal, you've got great attention to detail, I'm impressed. Didn't even notice that information on the envelope, just taken a look now. Looks like you are correct about there being 3 forms as well, looks like L1PAR is split between the 2 groups. When it was mentioned to me yesterday, I made a mental note to have a look last night, but forgot.

Tweenage, does that meant you have 2 parking permits??? I wonder how much they go for on the school black market, hmmmmmm?????? ( covers mouth in shame).

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TweenageAngst · 28/08/2013 19:50

Does anyone have any tips etc regarding Lake Garda as neither DH or myself were able to go to the info evening. One thing a previous parent said was a pillow/blanket for the bus trip.

TCofB · 28/08/2013 19:44

My DS in L1LG (Laura Gomersall) - think KGM is Ms Mund (they did mention them all at the Lake Garda evening but can't remember which form tutor PAR is initial for.

TweenageAngst · 28/08/2013 19:24

I have one in L1KGM and one in L1LG

Croydonmumtods · 28/08/2013 18:43

Fantastic at least there'll be two of them. On Friday I'll be the one with bleeding fingers from sewing on labels!

FatalFlowerGarden · 28/08/2013 18:25

Yes, ds is in L1PAR too!

Croydonmumtods · 28/08/2013 18:12

fatal just checked the envelope and you are right- I never even noticed. Looks like ds in L1PAR. Anyone else in there with him??

TweenageAngst · 28/08/2013 17:11

If you shake my hand you will recognise me instantly. DT1 said he had played the fog horn which I guess is the French horn...That will be fun, DT2 could not remember what he played but said it sounded horrible. They are rather full of themselves this pm

FatalFlowerGarden · 28/08/2013 16:45

Thanks hott - ds feeling much better today, thank goodness; would have been a shame to have missed any of this! He came out grinning and proudly brandishing a picture of a bird he'd drawn in art...

The induction list does look as if it's made up of only three forms, unless two teachers have the same initials? The parking permit arrived yesterday and the envelope had ds's form on it (or what I assume was his form, at least!) Anyway am sure all will become clearer after Friday. Are we going to have a secret handshake? Wink

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Somelikeithott · 28/08/2013 15:20

Lol. Croydonmum! You may need to negotiate with DS

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Somelikeithott · 28/08/2013 15:17

I think there might be 4 forms this year ( not sure). Someone said to me that each induction group is made of 2 forms each. With the teachers' initials at the end of the lettering on the top of the groups lists. Hope this makes sense!!!

So L1 means lower first and the letters after L1 are the form teachers'. But the actual group list is in alphabetical order, so can't tell who the form teachers are yet for the individual boys.

Not all the boys are attending, I know a 2 or so, who are on holiday.

Fatal, hope your D'S is better today. DS was on a high going in today again. Almost pick-up time, let's see what joys we get from them today.

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FatalFlowerGarden · 28/08/2013 15:10

Haha at cello - lovely instrument but oboe definitely a bit more portable! Ds muttered something about oboe too, and ???viola? It's all a bit of a mystery to me tbh but the main thing is they're enjoying all these new experiences!