Parents of Year 11s - the end has been and gone

ShanghaiDiva Yes, I'm waiting for Thursday (11th) for my students' IGCSE results. Very very anxious for them all, but not as bad as A Levels.

11th will be more like early hours of the 12th for you, though, I expect (not sure of time difference). Good luck!

Nobody collected them in my day (old gimmer). You waited for the post. Second class. 3-5 days.

I have no idea what DS thinks he is doing on The Day because that discussion is not happening yet. Lalalalala. What I'm certain of is that mum's taxi will be running (there is no bus outside term time) and there will be no texting as there is no phone coverage in school. What is likely is that I'll be sitting in the car park for an hour expecting the worst while he's inside shaking hands and chatting happily to whoever he runs into.

Sixth form enrolment is the following week, he has a timed slot so in my dreams it's in and out. I am considering joining the gym there so I can go in and make enquiries if enrolments are running late.

I genuinely cannot remember getting my O level results, I can remember picking up my A levels but the earlier set is a total blank.

dd is going to go in right at the start, grab her results and run, hoping that no-one spots her.

Ah yes, the ninja technique.

dd is going to go in right at the start, grab her results and run, hoping that no-one spots her.

la la la la.... goes back to humming to ones self.

This is how I think results day should go: DS turns up promptly at 9am to collect his results. He immediately texts me to let me know how he has done. He then gives careful consideration to his future plans. If he narrowly missed the required grades for his chosen A-levels, then he takes this opportunity to meet with the heads of department for the A-level subjects he does qualify for, making a sensible and considered decision about what to do next. He then celebrates/commiserates with his friends.

This is how DS thinks results day should go: Lie-in till late morning, rock up to get results, see what everyone else is doing. If grades aren't quite enough (and possibly even if they are), then go to college.

I'm thinking happy thoughts all of the time, I've joined DS in the land of denial. What's done is done, there's no point fretting over it now. The only real uncertainty here is maths, he had been doing so well but had a nightmare on the day. Or maybe he didn't - who knows? I'm hoping that even a half baked performance will have been enough to net him a C. Everything else will be what it will be but I'm hoping that I don't have to research appeals, for now I'm sticking my head in the sand and keeping my fingers crossed.

I have asked him if his merry band are planning on meeting at school or meeting afterwards and it sounds as if they would all rather scuttle in, grab their envelopes and run away.

I think it's more that schools like to give them out altogether Shanghai.

I didn't realise the results were later if you are in the UK.
Ds has iGCSE results on Thursday and AS maths on the 18th. He is back at school on Thursday, but will be able to log on in his lunch hour as results are out at 6am UK time.

wish I hadn't listened to it though. It's going round and round my head.

don't think about it Exit, think happy thoughts!

Same here.

Not long now .........

dds igcse will come at the same time as all of her others. I'm still finger in my ears lalalalala.

Will make sure I'm around though to handhold for anyone who needs it next week.

Good luck to those about to find out their results next week. I thought results were out on the 22nd! I guess confused 'week of' and actual day! It means that DD has only one day to go and enrol before we are off on our holiday. Official enrolment day is when we're away, but was told they would sort out a time for her to come in earlier, however, I assume earlier is still after GCSE results.

DS1 did two Cambridge iGCSEs but will get the results for those along with his other results on 25 August.

Anyone else waiting for Cambridge iGCSE results - out on Thursday!

Pokemon Go is helping DS1 with his sense of direction, so that's a bonus.

That Pokemon thing is the best invention ever! My children are out and about and suddenly, walking has become fun. Even better, as they don't have enough data on their phone, they want to use mine (which is fine as got plenty and use little of it), so it has become the perfect mode of bribery! Yesterday, I said they could have my phone only if they sorted their bedrooms and to my amazement, not only had they done so, but done a brilliant job at it!

Dd1 has come back from her NCS activities very dirty and tired but she had an amazing time. She didn't know anybody on the trip but made friends with lots of people including a girl who will be going to her new sixth form. Dd2 turned 13 this week and has immediately morphed into a teenager, it's quite astonishing.

Two weeks ago we went on holiday to Centreparcs. One day I went out to the spa for a few hours and when I returned Dh and the 2 dd's had downloaded Pokemon Go. From that point all the people I saw walking about seemed to be holding their phones out. Dh has got very competitive with it and is on a higher level than the children.

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It is a relief that he's found a work ethic - I knew it was in there somewhere! School has been something of a struggle as he is so single-minded stubborn and has found many aspects of exams etc difficult partly from being on the autistic spectrum, which he (and we) only found out about a year ago, and partly because he steadfastly would not do any revision.

Good to hear that other ex year 11's are finding their way with voluntary work and the NCS programme.

Less than a month to go now - hope everyone gets the results they deserve for those who have worked hard, and good luck to those who haven't done as much revision for whatever reason. (Sorry your DS has been ill Isecond)

Ds1 is in the last week of ncs
Same here, I initially thought the whole was a bit of a laugh, in a very cheap adventure holiday, but these last two week of working on a local project has been fantastic and I'm really impressed with them all.

The group has decided to build a sensory garden for a residential home for disabled adults. They had to contact the council to find out about the homes, phone them all and sell their ideas, then of course start fundraising initiatives (can't believe how much they managed to raise just by doing sponsored walks/boot fairs etc...) and approach all the local garden centres/florists for donations.

They are doing a brilliant job at it and it is starting to look lovely. The residents love it and management are very pleased with what they are getting. Even better, DD has been desperate looking for volunteering experience or even better a job in a residential home for experience to put forward when she applies to medical school and so is hoping that she will make a good impression and they will take her on... the cherry on the cake is that it is only a street away from us (didn't know about it).

She too is shattered but I can definitely say that it's been the experience it was intended to be, she has learnt new skills, met new people and increased her confidence even more. I really really hope it is still in place in three years time so my son can do it too.

timeforabrewnow, well done on your son. I know exactly what you mean about seeing your son who gave you concerns about commitment to his future suddenly showing great maturity. I think it is quite common with boy, they go from nothing to everything! You should definitely be proud and not ashamed at all to share it.