Trinity/Whitgift 2019 thread

I don't know about the inductions (I know they go to their outward bound centre but that's it).

Yes, they can take a packed lunch in - mine did for years.

Sports kit, they need the rugby top and shorts, PE top and shorts and socks. Plus boots and trainers and mouth guard. Swimming trunks. The tracksuit is expensive but good quality. Definitely go to the second hand uniform sales. There's one on 16th March.

If you can't choose between the schools on any other criteria, don't underestimate the positives of an easier journey to/from school. T is a 2 bus journey from us and (I'm told through frequent whinging) can be tedious. I don't r great the choice for one moment though.

I honestly believe that, in the absence of a clear preference/special reason, boys will do well in T or W.

Both DSs have enjoyed rugby at T - DS1 worked his way from the bottom to the 3rd XV in 6th form and DS2 worked his way into the 1st/2nd XV. If a boy is keen at sport and puts effort in they can work their way up and T have lots of teams in the lower years. There are good opportunities for different sports too.

My heart says Trinity too! I’m 90% sure we will go for Trinity

My heart says trinity. DS loves both so we thinking about it over the weekend. You? X

Wow congratulations Yey, that’s amazing! Which one are you likely to go for?

Bondiboo74 We have been lucky enough to be offered a scholarship at both. My son is also sporty (plays county level) and I think Trinity has a lot to offer for a sports perspective but I can understand how children are wowed by the sporting facilities at Whitgift. Good luck with the decision. a lovely position to be in x

My DS has offers (10+) from both Trinity and Whitgift (both full fees). He is a sporty boy, not very musical (attempting grade 1 Trombone..) outgoing and pretty academic. Trinity is closer for us. We also know more boys who have gone to T and none to W. Our dilemma is which one to go for. Any advice would be welcome from those who have son’s at either. Many thanks and congrats to everyone for surviving this process.

We are in the fantastic position of being able to choose between T and W for 11+. Husband and I both keen on T as it’s closer to us and we love the warm, friendly feel of the school. DS is 50:50. Think he’s swayed by the more sporty feel of W (he’s keen and enthusiastic at sports but not A team material). I’ve explained T offers fantastic sport opportunities and facilities too. Anyone else opting for T at 11+?

My DS did that at T 7 years ago. It was meant to be a trial run, but he got offers from both T&W. We took he place at T and it was the best decision for him.
We didn't know if he would get offers again
Couldn't face the extra work for another year
He was bored and unchallenged at state primary
No SATs
We were worried about the step up, and missing year 6 traditions, but that wasn't an issue for him. T were fantastic looking after their J Bugs. It was a huge advantage when the new boys started the next year.

@plasterdisaster both T & W were open during half term last year and were able to respond to admissions queries over phone.

Thanks user1485549700 for raising this as I was in exactly same boat. It started off as a trial run for us too. However I feel that we most likely will send him this year due to the sheer stress I went through. And I think it's only fair to the child as they have put in the effort and got the result required.

I know that there is a lot of competition at 11+ and odds can go against me, which is why i don't want to take the risk and blow a good opportunity. That said, it is entirely your financial situation and gut feeling you need to go with.

Ps My DS also got in for W

So here’s our conundrum; DS sat 10+ for W, as a practice run for next year, no intention of moving him until y7, but he’s gone and got himself an offer... completely baffled us all!

Do you accept, and thank your stars you don’t have to put him through 11+?

Don’t know much about whitgift tbh as we were looking at 11+ schools closer to home ie StDunstans, Alleyns, DC, now he’s got the offer do we just make it work?

Would love to hear from mums of kids who made the 10+ transition last year, pros/cons etc. And any current y6 mums’ views re child settling in and generally what the school is like?? Travel is the biggest worry for us and “what if he hates it”?

As DH says it’s a good problem to have!

Did10+. Got a full fee offer from W, the first and only choice. Applied for Art scholarship-DS's portfolio was successful but not in the art assessment.
Could I ask if you don't mind, which scholarships were offered and what percentage they were. I need to make a decision whether to try again for 11+ next year or to accept the 10+ offer if the result can be similar or worse.

plasterdisaster my understanding is that schools will be shut over half term and all activities resume w/c 25th Feb.

They say generally 10-25% but a few getting the larger scholarships

Yes a child can get a combination or all rounde but tends to be capped at 50% unless bursery on top.

Hi,
New to this thread. Looking at applying to Trinity/ Whitgift .... Just a quick question:

1)what is the percentage offered when a scholarship is offered generally at these schools? Have any of these schools ever offered a 50% scholarship or more? Can a child get both - an Academic as well as a music scholarship?

Thanks.

Well done to all today who received offers
For those on waiting list for the schools of their choice, there will be a lot of movement over the next couple of weeks as some would have chosen T & W as backups for grammars or other inde schools.
Dont despair.
Have a great half term break xx

Does anyone know if the school offices will be open next week during half term or do we need to wait for school to resume the following week?

DS has gone to bed very happy but he's asked what the Whitgift Year 7 bonding trip is - I'm not sure there is one anymore. Does anyone know?

Yey scholarship at W V relieved but yes totally agree - same boy did not get through 2nd grammars, no offer at one place and then scholarship offers for two schools - while his friends got offers where he didn’t get in and then didn’t get scholarships where he did - exams and tests at this age make no sense!

An offer from each of ours - a very relieved and quite overwhelmed 11y old here - well done all. Commiserations to any who have missed - I was ready to tell my son that everyone has their day - etc - and I stand by that. Wishing you all a restful rest of day,

Meant to say first!