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Starting year 13 2016

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HSMMaCM · 06/09/2016 08:46

Continuing from the year 12 - 13 thread.

Good luck with continuing studies, uni open days, driving tests, etc.

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 21/12/2016 21:02

She definitely needs help as she is now applying decision maths to the process to map out the most efficient routing

OhYouBadBadKitten · 21/12/2016 21:00

Can this parent of a year 12 gate crash to ask a question please?

dd has started looking at open days. Any advice for her? So many of the dates clash, she has places up and down the country she wants to go and see. How on earth do you contain it all to a manageable amount? And when do AS levels actually finish as one or two dates seem to be mid June.
When do colleges frown at the number of places attended?

LittleHoHum · 17/12/2016 12:19

Love the interview in the crypt. Added drama.

teta · 17/12/2016 11:47

I know Dragon.Its a bit of a strange place to hold MMI's.Though I was rather tempted to go up top and pray for dd ( am a bit of a lapsed catholic) to get an offer .....but instead went to Starbucks.

Dd also relaxing in her bed on Netflix binge HSMM.Dd2 usually joins her and they cuddle up together and paint their nails.Unfortunately the dog normally jumps in too and as he currently stinks of either fox or badger poo I've had to change the sheets.

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HSMMaCM · 17/12/2016 11:26

DD (17) silver earrings, concert tickets, fluffy pyjamas, dinner at Nando's, ummmm.

Still not competed the UCAS form. She's having a study day today, but is still in bed

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TheMortificadosDragon · 16/12/2016 22:19

The crypt of the catholic cathedral?why?

ono - well,some 18 yr old girls like some of the same things as boys ... come to think, mine would probably very much like her own cafetière and would make no use at all of makeup or jewellery. Not an iron though for sure!

teta · 16/12/2016 20:12

Urban Decay Make up especially the Naked palettes or Mac make up .Or pretty gold necklaces ( vermeille or plated),silver necklaces or earrings.He would have to get a hint of what she's into first ,preferably though.
Liverpool interview went ok ( I think).The crypt in the Catholic cathedral was a bit spooky ( where the interview was held).The Adelphi Hotel was absolutely terrible -' Poshed-up Care Home ' was dd's review.Liverpool shopping was fantastic ( especially the Urban Decay shop) and Wagamama.
Now we're just waiting for an Offer.......any offer.Interviewing doesn't seem to be dd's forte .It's fatal hanging out on the student room as everyone appears to be getting offers .

ono40 · 16/12/2016 19:19

Help needed here for what DS can buy his girlfriend for Christmas. I've told him NOT to ask DH as he will probably suggest a coffee maker or iron (still haven't let him forget those gems 25 years on!). Having only had boys I have no idea what 18 year old girls like and I'm bound to get it wrong. Help!

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HSMMaCM · 15/12/2016 15:04

Excellent juggling. I love how their drama always has to have a sinister twist.

Dd is practically dancing on air now that drama is down to theory from now on.

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JugglingFromHereToThere · 15/12/2016 10:32

STOP PRESS morning review ..... a quirky yet festive double bill featured a light pantomime inspired first half with an especially strong performance from the uni-cycling clown The more challenging second half presented a modern nativity narrative exploring teenage pregnancy, through political Donald Trump satire, to infant murder. Overall the interesting if sometimes challenging programme was much appreciated by a full house in strong festive spirit

JugglingFromHereToThere · 14/12/2016 11:06

I'll post my review later

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HSMMaCM · 14/12/2016 10:00

The last drama piece we saw was a very gentle babes in the wood story, followed by a piece which seemed to involve mostly face paint and made no sense to me.

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JugglingFromHereToThere · 14/12/2016 09:32

All we've heard about tonight's performance is it's possibly pantomime related and DS took his unicycle in so that may feature. It's the first time we've had either on stage since secondary school - and since DS opted for GCSE drama. I hope it will be the first of many, and hopefully not too shocking HSM for our first night!

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HSMMaCM · 13/12/2016 23:03

Juggling - there was a lot of swearing tonight - luckily not dd, but a bit odd from teenagers who've always seemed perfectly well balanced in my home. Suddenly they're swearing, torturing, raping and goodness only knows what else in the name of drama !

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JugglingFromHereToThere · 13/12/2016 21:47

Glad to hear it went well HSM!

DS is putting on a little something tomorrow, so looking forward to seeing him in that.

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HSMMaCM · 13/12/2016 19:27

I enjoyed the little drama show tonight. The person who had t been to rehearsals in DD's group stood out like a sore thumb, but I think dd shone in a good way.

The other groups were interesting too. All wired styles that I normally wouldn't watch!

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bebumba · 13/12/2016 14:25

Good luck to HSM's and TETA's DDs today.

aginghippy · 13/12/2016 13:23

DP and I are getting earplugs. If anybody will be putting everyone to bed and allocating buckets it will be dd

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HSMMaCM · 13/12/2016 12:36

Dd went on her boyfriends 18th birthday pub crawl on Saturday. She was up until 4am at his house, putting everyone to bed and allocating buckets. She said she's not going to do that when she's 18. I bet his mum was thrilled she'd offered to let everyone stay the night.

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bigTillyMint · 13/12/2016 11:47

Hippy

Though DD did have a pre-party party here last NYE and there were no problems that I know of!

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HSMMaCM · 13/12/2016 11:44

Hippy dd has mocks in January too.

I'll be thinking of you on NYE and then next morning. I am always agreeing to things and then wondering why

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aginghippy · 13/12/2016 10:59

Same here Tilly, mocks in January, so she will spend most of the holiday period revising worrying.

I have agreed to let her have a NYE party here. Now I'm not sure why

ono40 · 13/12/2016 08:50

HSM, wishing your DD luck for her drama exam today! If all else fails, reach for the Rescue Remedy (for yourself if nothing else).

Teta, hope the Liverpool interview goes well.

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HSMMaCM · 13/12/2016 07:31

Teta- good luck to your dd.

Juggling - my mum wanted dd to apply to her old dance college. She would have been thrilled to see her go there (probably so she could go back and visit), but it's not going to happen.

Dd went in early for a 7:30 rehearsal this morning! She is not a morning person ... nor is DH, who had to drive her . The exam is at 5pm

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bigTillyMint · 13/12/2016 06:29

Good Luck to HSM's DD and Teta's DD. I guess you aren't far away, Teta, if you have to get back by lunchtime!

What a lot of A'level related stress just before Christmas - DD is buckling a bit due to mocks straight after the holidays. An interview/practical would tip her right over the edge!

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