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Trinity/Whitgift 2019 thread

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enterparentone · 14/12/2018 17:04

Is there a thread yet for parents with kids doing entrance exams in Jan? It's been so helpful looking through previous years threads and now we're going through it I'd love a hand-hold and any advice on what to expect!

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turboturtle · 15/02/2019 08:39

Good luck to all today. Fingers crossed.
Well done yo those who already know.
Our head knew the day before but wouldn't spill the beans. Just said on the morning of the offers (when I did the school drop off), that we would be happy with what we've been offered.
I remember that our postie didn't turn up until the afternoon.

MotherofPirates · 15/02/2019 08:34

Morning all! Am working from home today. Postman walks past my house on the other side of the road at around 11.30-12 then obviously does a big loop and delivers to me at c14.00!
Can I accost him at11.30 do you think Blush

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enterparentone · 15/02/2019 07:04

The day has come.
Hope everyone gets the news they want 🤞

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walkingtheplank · 14/02/2019 23:12

Good luck one and all. Let's hope everyone gets at least one good offer tomorrow. Hoping to keep myself busy until the postie arrives at c.11.30am.

MuMama25 · 14/02/2019 22:24

😬😬 😬😬😬😬 Soooo nervous!

OlennasWimple · 14/02/2019 21:47

It was 13+ for Whitgift

We didn't get asked for interview, which was a bit of a giveaway Smile

It was a bit of a stretch given that we have been out of the UK education system for four years now, and DS had virtually no preparation for the exams, never mind two years of tutoring (common amongst his old school friends) or even the ability to chat to boys already at the school or who have sat in previous years to get a feel for the sort of thing that they are looking for.

Not sure what our plan is - it's not 100% that we are going to come back to the UK this year, and we had hoped that schooling would help make the decision for us (ie if DS got a great school offer, we would be wrong to keep him from it). Hey ho

walkingtheplank · 14/02/2019 21:11

Sorry to hear that OleannasWimple. Do you have any other options?

Chelsea3 · 14/02/2019 21:03

OlennasWimple so sorry to hear that. What made you think it was expected and which school?

OlennasWimple · 14/02/2019 20:47

We got the (expected) thanks but no thanks letter today

Chelsea3 · 14/02/2019 20:30

goingcrazymother that's great news, Congratulations. Is this for 10+ or 11+? As it seems odd that some parents are finding out earlier while others are still waiting. If its for 11+, then that might explain it.

I'll need some sedatives tonight as I can't imagine getting much sleep.

Bondiboo74 · 14/02/2019 20:30

Congratulations Goingcrazymother. That’s fab news. What school is it? Tonight is going to be a loooooong one!

Goingcrazymother · 14/02/2019 19:54

Hi all, I have just joined as this thread has been my life saver and keeping me sane lol. We heard from my sons head teacher today. Aparantly he is being offered an academic scholarship but we don't know what percentage so going to be waiting for the post tomorrow. Wishing everyone the best of luck and what is meant to be will be.

Pickofthepops · 14/02/2019 13:59

I used to work in office of a London prep and remember now the head getting news from friendly registrars. Am thinking was a phone call, just not sure how formal the process is and how they might notify one state primary with whom they have had no previous relationship ever

Jige · 14/02/2019 13:57

Motheroftw0 and Chelsea3 to be honest neither did I. We don’t get on with our current head, and I don’t see why they should know before us. Or the risk of the head spilling the beans to DS.

Not long to go............😬

Chelsea3 · 14/02/2019 13:39

Oh I didn't know you could request anonymity. Assumed it was a given that They would notify current school.

Pickofthepops · 14/02/2019 13:37

Congrats nutnutmother great news :-)

. I hope my son's head doesn't spill the beans as I have to be in school later

Motheroftw0 · 14/02/2019 13:31

I didn't know we could do that Jige, wish I had known earlier

Jige · 14/02/2019 12:32

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Chelsea3 · 14/02/2019 12:18

I popped into the school to ask if any emails been received and nothing!

nutnutmother · 14/02/2019 11:05

head gave us the heads up!! don't know what the offer is yet..... but at least expecting one tomorrow now!! good luck all

Dubai113 · 14/02/2019 10:05

Nutnutmother - congratulations! You must be so relieved.
Good luck to everyone else also waiting for offers. We have a long 24 hours ahead ....

Jige · 14/02/2019 09:50

Congrats nutnutmother to you and your DS, he’s going to be one happy boy!

However I’m intrigued, like Pickofthepops regards when or how early do the school head find out, and whether they are informed by letter or email?

I do know that whether Indie or state your head will know whichever outcome, that bit I do know.

volpemum · 14/02/2019 09:26

nutnutmother.... wow !! Did you hear via your head ? Please do tell me as I am now tempted to leave work to go and see if we have an early envelope at home!!!

Congratulations by the way !

Chelsea3 · 14/02/2019 09:05

Nutnutmother congratulations what great news. Is this for 10+ or 11+?

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enterparentone · 14/02/2019 09:05

Congrats anyway!

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