Trinity/Whitgift 2019 thread

I was disappointed that the lake Garda trip was now just for the year 6. When my eldest went to W he went to the lake Garda trip in year 7. We still have the masks he picked up from Venice!

@Chelsea3 - W have second hand uniform sales which are very reasonable for shirts/blazers etc.

@enterparentone - I have a DS at W and a DD at a semi selective state school

DSs did a half day water sports trip in first form. I wonder if they still do that.

T First Form have a Watersports Activity half day and it was something like £25

Both JBug and Second Form Brecon Beacons trips are free

The junior form trip appears to be free, as is the one for second form.

Yes, the Junior year go to the Brecon Becons. As do 2nd form. I couldn't see what first form do by scanning the school diary.

T may go to their outward bound center in the Brecon Beacons.

T have a residential trip also but I'm not sure where and cost. They mentioned it during the tours.

I have a feeing that Trinity go somewhere in East Anglia.
Where do the Whitgift Year 7s go? I had thought that Lake Garda was their trip.

Chandellina - your comments sound so like our interview that I think we must have met the same member of staff!

Thanks Jige. It would certainly help a great deal.

Chelsea3 not all trips are compulsory ie the skiing trip, so your DS won’t feel left out.
I do hope your DS gets a scholarship from either W or T or both. Fingers crossed.........

Jige and gambaspilpil... Yes I recall the teacher mentioning Lake Garda trip in yr6 which I actually thought was amazing. And even better for that price. Something I think all the boys would benefit from.

It's really good to know that not all trips are compulsory and you can be selective according to your needs. Whilst I'd love him to be involved in all the trips, id have to realistic. I feel I have a much better grasp on the costs now. Fingers crossed all this worrying is worthwhile. I think I'd be even more devasted if no offer comes.

I'll be hunting that postman down on 15th !!

Chelsea3 regards W costs, agree with all gambaspilpil has said above.

My eldest DS started W two years ago at 10+. We also spent about £500 on school uniform. Sports base layer is the only thing that isn’t school logo. I do love the fact that they do have school logos, the boys do look very smart and uniformed.
If you son is going to start at 10+ the boys go on a bonding trip to Lake Garda it cost £130 don’t know how much it was last year but can’t be much more. They have day trips not many at not much cost. School dinners are compulsory for Y6 & Y7 and this is an additional cost of £260 ish per term, not included in school fees. Travel is another cost. Also add 5% on school fees for each year to allow for increase.
There are no other hidden costs.

We are still waiting to hear about an interview - I emailed to ask on timings, and today received a "we will be in touch in due course when we have finalised the list" type email.

We are overseas, so slightly outside the normal timings, but I'm assuming that it's a no interview as they must know this by now?

enterparentone just wanted to say that my DS was also very nervous. He sat 10+ W & T.

2 more weeks of waiting 😬

Gingershotting - at W my son was asked about his interests, sports, whether on teams, etc. and also some academic questions. From our chat with a senior teacher I got the impression they are looking for enthusiasm for learning and outside activities, and for well rounded students. They also apparently liked his writing on the exam.

I'd wonder if you refused!

You can't - they add it onto the fees! Although I think you sign something so say you understand this is the case when you confirm your son's entries.

The T website says the £295 is "per service". Morning and afternoon are separate services so it's £295 each. Not all routes have an equivalent afternoon service.

We spent £500 in W shop for my DS. There is a compulsory list , pe and games kit , must have the W tracksuit and blazer, shirt. And all the various schools bags. Trousers can be bought anywhere. As for hidden costs nil so far apart from travel. Think we have to start paying for his school meals from yr 8. You will have to pay if you want your DS to go on the skiing trips or other trips they offer but there not compulsory.

Thank you all for the feedback. I feel rest assured somewhat now. I bulk buy my DS school uniform from MS esp when they have 20pc school uniform offer. Luckily we have grey trousers in bigger size.

So... you need to pay for exam boards for GCSE/A-level entries. That's shocking. I'd wonder if you refused! I can't imagine them not entering the child. But yes, you'd expect it to be a given.

I looked at T website and school bus is £295 per term but it didn't state if this was both ways or single only. W clearly state it's over £550 to include both legs of the journey. That works out approx £9 a day. Comparing this to the sister OP school, it's almost double. Again curious to know the rationale behind that.

14 days and counting.

I agree - the sports uniform is the only expensive bit. I was surprised how cheap the rest was really.

The second hand uniform sales are well worth a visit.

All school text box and exec is books are included. You will be charged for lost text books though.

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