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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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Motheroftw0 · 12/01/2019 14:27

I was only saying from my experience and also from what i gathered in this post
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/secondary/2570136-Trinity-school-scholarship

Stay positive, only T would know these for certain.

Chelsea3 · 12/01/2019 14:13

Oh so Saturday interview means no scholarship is being considered. Also does as anyone know if it's normal procedure for interviews to be conducted by Admissions team?

Motheroftw0 · 12/01/2019 13:55

Thanks for your response @walkingtheplank Smile

walkingtheplank · 12/01/2019 13:43

Yes we did.

Motheroftw0 · 12/01/2019 13:41

Of course they do, should respect that. Hence why I haven't called them yet, did you get a call today @walkingtheplank if you don't mind me asking..

walkingtheplank · 12/01/2019 13:36

They have hundreds of people to call though. At least you know you will get an interview.
I never though DS was in line for academic interview so I'm more sanguine about that.

Motheroftw0 · 12/01/2019 13:20

I know the feeling Maximilli, I was devastated on Thursday for the generic interview email. That hinted me it's gonna be one of the Saturday interviews and now when I haven't even got a call for that don't know what to think!!!!!

Maximilli · 12/01/2019 13:06

Thanks for the info Motheroftw0. Trying to remain calm during this process but failing miserably!

Motheroftw0 · 12/01/2019 12:44

As far as I know with my 10 plus experience that's the case @Maximilli, but I may be wrong! For 10 plus Saturday interviews had loads of parents assembled in an informal setting where there would be some staffs and currents parents to who we could ask questions- anything except their exam performance as they wouldn't know! Meanwhile the children would be taken in for a 1-1 interview

Maximilli · 12/01/2019 12:24

Does anyone know if there is any significance in a Saturday interview at T and whether this means that an academic scholarship is out of the question?

Motheroftw0 · 12/01/2019 11:33

Did you get a call today @walkingtheplank ? Just curious if T is making calls today!

Motheroftw0 · 12/01/2019 11:28

V haven't had any news about the interview other than the email! Got email for music scholarship though, thanks for your note @turboturtle

walkingtheplank · 12/01/2019 11:24

We have 11+ interview next Saturday.
Would be interesting to know how interviews have gone so far for children/parents.
So excited!

Pickofthepops · 12/01/2019 07:14

Hi all. Sorry for disappointment so far & congrats for any positives. It’s tough for sure. DS sat 11+ at Reigate Grammar on 4/1 & W on 10/01. Found RGS easier. Have been told he has been put forward / endorsed for sports scholarship at W by his chosen sport having passed their individual open trials in November. But obv subject to passing exam and final Head approval. We are also in for the bursary. We are state school and has done 4 months of good prep from Bond & other comparable tests. Had somehow missed that W would be multiple choice on the day. He said it was tough and came out quite low. Will feel double disappointed as we dared to hope we were moving closer. I will feel responsible if I overlooked the format for W. Oh well. RGS mail out 14/1 so we will see. Have a restful weekend everyone.

OlennasWimple · 12/01/2019 00:16

This thread has fallen off my active list for some reason, so I'm adding this to try to get it back on!

Chelsea3 · 11/01/2019 17:37

Got call back for T Interview , it's next Saturday 19th!! When I asked interviewer details. I got told it will be conducted by Admissions team...that doesn't sound very promising!! Any ideas folks?

turboturtle · 11/01/2019 17:10

MWMmummy and Button206, don't be too disheartened.
A couple of years ago, we knew someone who didn't get called for an interview at T but was offered an academic scholarship elsewhere. Trinity was also the first exam that they took, so it could just be down to the overwhelming nature of it being the first one.
Best of luck with the others.

Motheroftw0, the sports scholarship assessment @ T is on a set day, so they usually concentrate on that one first, whereas the music scholarships are held over a series of days. Not sure about the others

BriefChangeofUserName · 11/01/2019 17:00

Hello - have been lurking here for a while. DS sat Trinity, Whitgift and Eltham 11+ last week.

Is anyone still waiting on a Trinity Sports Scholarship email? Or has received a no email for Sports Scholarship? DS sat the Trinity exam on Wednesday and no news but I wasn't sure if they sent out no emails for the sports assessment? Just want to know not sweat all weekend!

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enterparentone · 11/01/2019 16:45

How did DS interview go Bondiboo?

Are interviews generally after school or evening or do DS have to be taken out of school?

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walkingtheplank · 11/01/2019 16:31

Sports assessment email have now been sent.

Motheroftw0 · 11/01/2019 13:26

Thanks for the update @walkingtheplank

Motheroftw0 · 11/01/2019 13:25

Did anyone hear about other scholarships?

walkingtheplank · 11/01/2019 13:07

Have just called T about sports assessments - as advised in the letter. Apparently emails will be sent this afternoon so no need to ring.

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enterparentone · 11/01/2019 10:56

I'm sorry it was disappointing news for you MWMmummy and Button206. It's really hard not just for yourself but also managing your DS feelings too. I echo what calpop said - you can't always trust what DC say on the way out, and sometimes thinking it went too well is a bad sign whereas "hard" can mean they were reading it properly. The DS are lucky that they have engaged parents who support them, so wherever they end up they are already at an advantage. Good luck for other exams!

Chelsea3 thanks for the info on numbers. I wonder how many offers they will make for 45 places? Does anyone know how many scholarships are offered?

Do Trinity ask academic questions at interview, or just Whitgift?

Button206 we had a tutor since Easter so 2 terms before the exam - 1 hour/week 1-2-1. DS is at state primary so no support otherwise and would never have covered reasoning.

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calpop · 11/01/2019 08:41

I guess Trinity was the first one he did? Always the hardest. I think sometimes when they say it was fine/easy it means they missed the subtleties (esp in the dreaded comprehension!). I've found that often when they think its harder, it can mean that they are more engaged with the paper and do better (I've found this with exams too). So don't give up hope for the other 2.

Anecdotally, I know 3 boys over the past few years who didn't get into T but did get offers from W. All 3 schools (I think DC) also have 13+ entry as well. Many boys arent ready at 10, just 11 maybe for the whole stressful exam process, but will be at at 13. Don't worry too much (hard I know) x