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Harrow or where for DS?

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TheBeautifulVisit · 27/02/2014 18:17

He's 10. He's super-bright and sporty. And blond. I've noticed when I drop him off at school that he's blonder than all the other children and when he jumps, he jumps that bit higher, and more elegantly, than all the other boys. His prep school say he was made to be world king. Up to now I haven't been entirely convinced about that, but then I got to thinking, why would they say that if it wasn't true? We will have only paid them £150,000 by the time he leaves prep, plus another £300,000 for his two younger brothers. What would be their incentive to make shit up if it isn't true?

Little things like money and geography are minor details, I just want the right school for my future world king.

Please advise. Which is the correct school for him?

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TheBeautifulVisit · 28/02/2014 10:23

Thanks, Needsmoresleep. We've ruled out Queen Ethelburga's because the salt licks in the stables were running worryingly low when we visited. And some of the ponies' hooves looked as though they hadn't been oiled for days, if not weeks. Sad

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Needmoresleep · 28/02/2014 10:22

Or grow his hair and let him apply CLSG, SHHS, SPGS, LEH, G&L, LUS, JAGS, WHS and more.

New interview question. Form an anagram using the initials of the schools you have applied to.

Needmoresleep · 28/02/2014 10:17

Bedales, Steiner, Queen Ethelburga?

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TheBeautifulVisit · 28/02/2014 10:14

A word if warning. Apparently Win College had a redhead housemaster in the 1980s. They eurhanised him after he was found playing Rod Stewart records in his rooms, late into the night. The boys in his house were understandably traumatised and a don had to deal with them crying (to the tune of 'I am Sailing') in div the following day. But that might be rumour.

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TheBeautifulVisit · 28/02/2014 10:00

Martorana - Will you send her to Tring School for the Performing Arts? It's reassuringly expensive and they seem to have a way with red heads. As well as teaching the essential circus skills.

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AuntFidgetWonkhamStrong · 28/02/2014 09:55

Yes, yes, beautifulvisit - you have him completely! The schools should be competing for my son, not the other way round, surely?

Martorana · 28/02/2014 09:54

This is all very interesting. My ds started life traffic stoppingly blond. But as he got older his hair darkened- and now he's 13 it's dark. Should I tell him that his ambitions to go to Cambridge are just a pipe dream? Or might his blue eyes still get him through?

And as for my poor dd- she's a red head! Grin

AuntFidgetWonkhamStrong · 28/02/2014 09:53

He is mouse Blush Blush. I have failed him at every level. Perhaps if I send a covering letter with any school application he makes, highlighting his outstanding ability to walk on water (totally untutored), they might overlook this?

GossamerHailfilter · 28/02/2014 09:52

They should bring back Sun-In for parenting dilemmas such as these.

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TheBeautifulVisit · 28/02/2014 09:52

AuntFidget - is he very sensitive as well as being an all-rounder? And exceptionally likeable? And quirky? And is he sporty? I'll have a think once you answer. You have left it a little late but try not to worry.

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moomoomummy · 28/02/2014 09:51

Best post I have seen in ages!

cakeisalwaystheanswer · 28/02/2014 09:46

How blond is he AuntFidget? If he is very, very blond I wouldn't be too concerned about the jumping. If not you need to start tutoring now.

Yet again I am stunned by the lax parenting freely admitted to on mumsnet.

wordfactory · 28/02/2014 09:45

If I had my time again I'd have have had my DC's hair transplanted at birth to the correct colour!

Martorana · 28/02/2014 09:45

Word- Christ's Hospital again. Might not be quite academic enough, but the uniform is gloriously preposterous and you can't have everything......

LaVolcan · 28/02/2014 09:44

Well, could be too late - you really should have started by the time he began to walk, if not at birth.

Martorana · 28/02/2014 09:43

He can pla "fairy bells" on skool piano and win the Miss Joyful Prize for raffia work...........

AuntFidgetWonkhamStrong · 28/02/2014 09:40

So sorry to hijack OP but re: the jumping - I'm desperately worried that my DS (a strong all rounder at EVERYTHING else) just won't quite make the grade. Did you tutor? Could you possibly recommend someone??He's 4. Do you think I've left it too late?

wordfactory · 28/02/2014 09:38

And now the real problemo...what of my blonde of the female pursuasion?

I can either dress her up as a boy for Eton or dye the hair for Westminster...I mean what choice do I have? Grin

randommoniker · 28/02/2014 09:37

Theas18 You made me laugh like a drain! I do love a spot of Molesworth!!!!

Theas18 · 28/02/2014 09:36

Soz Mrs Fotherington-Thomas any fule no if your son haz curly gold locks and a tendency to skip like a girl saying "hello clouds hello sky" he should go to St Custards.

My little Molesworth will look out for him....

randommoniker · 28/02/2014 09:33

I suggest you compare notes with Statesmom. She can add a lot of value when it comes to TOP SCHOOLS for OUTSTANDING BOYS.

Martorana · 28/02/2014 09:33

But in all seriousness, OP - I really think you should look at Christ's Hospital. It seems to fulfil all your requirements.

wordfactory · 28/02/2014 09:32

mart I suppose the scandi route could at least see him getting a selfie with Obama...grasps at straws...

Martorana · 28/02/2014 09:30

Oh, word- how awful...... Sad

Is it too late for him to do a H&B BTec and learn about colouring and highlights?

Or will he just go straight to being ruler of a Scandanavian country? I appreciate you'd rather keep him nearer home, but needs must........

Needmoresleep · 28/02/2014 09:29

Word. Its OK. Westminster accepts the individual. In their eyes blond=quirky.

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