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St Catherine's in Twickenham

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Horace123 · 30/01/2017 06:29

My DD has an offer at Surbiton which we are delighted about. We are hoping to receive one from St Catherine's too. They are very different schools and I would appreciate feedback on St Catherine's from any current parents. We like the fact that it is small and it feels as though girls will fulfill their potential academically.

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amidawish · 31/01/2017 11:48

Maybe they don't realise how literally we take these things Grin
I am sure we can cope til the weekend.

amidawish · 31/01/2017 10:58

Yes it is very annoying. She defnitely said by the end of the month. Today is the end of the month. Grrrrr

No point annoying them.

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Horace123 · 31/01/2017 10:56

We were told on the day of the exam that we would hear by the end of the month. However, I have heard from another mum that they will only post them on Friday this week. Tempted to phone and verify this but don't want to annoy them!

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amidawish · 31/01/2017 09:36

If the offers come today (or not) can you report back? My post comes really late and i am too distracted to do any work! TIA

Thisdoesnotgeteasier · 30/01/2017 11:22

We are waiting for St C as well. Limited experience of the school but have several friends with girls there and they are very happy. Good pastoral care and a non hot house environment but the girls are pushed to do their best.

Peanutbutterrules · 30/01/2017 09:43

And string quarte type things as well (if memory services from events)

Peanutbutterrules · 30/01/2017 09:42

They are set in languages, maths and sciences. If you read the recent inspection report you can see that they are stretching the most able well. They do move the sets around every 6 weeks - not tonnes move but a couple up and down iykwim.

We feel they are teaching the humanities very well - research, opinions, sources etc.

DD loves science and the new block is amazing. Yes there is an orchestra but its not huge as it is a small school.

amidawish · 30/01/2017 09:34

thanks so much peanutbutterrules. this info is invaluable.
i have about 100 questions.
maybe i should wait and see if she gets an offer!

which subjects are they streamed in? i'm a bit worried it's not academic enough.
is there an orchestra?

Peanutbutterrules · 30/01/2017 09:31

Music is very strong as they are very keen on the girls being involved. Whether you like it or not all yr 7s are in the choir! Lots of lessons for instruments on offer. Our DD loving music, we think she can't sing for toffee but she's been encouraged lots by the school.

amidawish · 30/01/2017 09:21

I'm hoping to have this dilemma in the next day or so too.
So difficult.
My dd isn't particularly sporty, wondering where she will "fit" at surbiton.

What's the music like at St C?

Peanutbutterrules · 30/01/2017 08:25

Our daughter loves it. It was the best decision we ever made. The class size of 18 is great as they get lots of attention. Academically she's flying and growing in confidence, socially she's found a lovely group of girls.

No school is all rainbows and unicorns but if you read the ISI report just posted on the site (published a couple of days ago) it all rings true in our experience.

The girls are stretched, but without the culture of only an A* is good enough. Can't recommend it more highly.

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