Year 11 GCSE support thread 6 - exams and proms

Horse, I was thinking exactly what Ashbee said! DD's bestie is having a party soon (well they are organising it together and it will be a big down and dirty job) and quite a few are sleeping over after, so that's probably an all - nighter too. There have been a handful like that over the last year or so and the sleeperoverers all help clean up in the morning - do you think that would put him off?!

DD is back to coaching this morning

teen sounds lovely, am picturing it now. .

horse isn't a 16yo all night party just a renamed sleepover? Or is it a down and dirty jobby , complete with vats of vodka (yes, I know they only confess to beer, but I'm cynical) ?

My DD is relishing and exploiting the post exam freedom. 'Where are you going?' 'Out, up to town (that's London Town)'. 'Doing what?' Wher? Who with?' 'Erm, don't know'. She chickened out in the end and went to local town instead. Result.

Hmm, DS2 had just asked if he can go to an all night party tomorrow night.

Bless her tween, I bet you can't wait to hear all about it.

Sorry dingit no picture as DD is adopted, so you'll just have to take my word for it . I also won't be joining in the first day last day pictures for the same reason, but I am enjoying seeing everyone else's.

But I was so pleased, she looked 'right' and met up with friends, and she was smiling and happy. She's often been a bit on the outside of things, so seeing her there with friends pleased to see her meant a lot.

Bearleigh, DS although thought the second Further Maths exam was ok today, especially when compared to Monday's horror of a paper

Ooh teen, picture?

Here's mine.

Feeling the relief of all you late finishers! Enjoy the moment

What are Shirleys steak and stilton pies?!
Delicious.

We played cards for a bit but she was evidently tired as I kept beating her. Early night is in order I think. Just as well she didn't want to prom.

Just got back from watching DD being dropped at prom, she looked so lovely.

The line of cars took over an hour to drop everyone off!

TheCheeseAlarm it is exactly the same here - exams are all 'fine',no prom because of noise and crowds and an evening of pizza and coke.

Glad it's not just me in tears over all the photos and wails of " where have all the years/my baby gone?". Further Maths 'fine except one question". He went out with some friends for a pizza, and is now planning a relaxing summer. What a long time ago they started...

Oh I am loving these pics but DC would flay me alive if I posted them on MN!

DD is currently slavering fake tan on her buddy's belly as they get ready for a party. Buddy looks like her body has been primed in different time zones!

Done. Finished. Finito.

Physics 'fine'. Further Maths 'really fine'.

I can't believe it's over. Can't wait for 2 years time with a GCSE and A level double whammy.

He's off to his 6th Form for a fun day tomorrow and a long rest with his grandparents next week. No prom for him; loud noise and big crowds are very much not his thing.

Pizza tonight and a long sleep.

Lovely photos.

Lovely pics Sidge and AuntP. DD would go absolutely bonkers if I posted one up on here!

What are Shirleys steak and stilton pies?!

Here DD seems to have chirped up a bit and spent the day shopping with her besties. She seems to have spent a fortune on skimpy knickers

It definitely does *Juggling"

Ahh, I'm as daft as anyone really Horsemad - MrsBennet's DS's early morning dash for physics exam the other day had me weeping over my keyboard for some reason - I think the fact he made it really got me!
and "slipping through my fingers" sums it all up well doesn't it?

Yeah, I'm fine about DS2 because he's staying at the school for 6th form, but was choked thinking how bloody quick it's gone with DS1

If DD says she wants to watch something tonight with me maybe I should suggest mamma Mia and see if I can get through without a sniffle.

DH evidently took her at her word that she didn't want to do anything tonight and has gone out. Fortunately it doesn't seem to have miffed her, and we've had her special request dinner of Shirley's steak and Stilton pies ( entailing me making a special trip to get them). An iTunes card, some chocolate labelled 'the queen of amazing' and some jelly beans seems to have hit the spot - easily enough pleased.

I shall go and sort out our tubs of watersports gear ready for tomorrow, the weather forecast is a bit crap but what the heck. Schools out!!

Have just shed some tears looking at all the beautiful photos. We have finished exams too. Feeling very emotional and proud of all these young people. Thank you for the support on these threads.

Where's the "grip" emoticon so you can all get one!
Cute pics though
Mine's hoping to go back into sixth form after her long summer break so hard to be too dramatic about things!
Have just agreed with her we'll have to get a pic at end of Y13 though as I just told her about all of yours (and we kind of missed it for this year)

I'm saving my tears for the 13th of August. I hope they are good tears.