Trinity/Whitgift 2019 thread

Calpop, WalkingthePlank, thank you for your kind messages.
I knew the 11+ would be bad from speaking to other parents who have gone through it before us, but I didn't think it would be this bad!
I am now hugely panicking that we and our son's teachers have badly misjudged where he is, and as a result we have gone for schools that he won't get offers from. T was actually his third choice, but his first choice is DC and then W. He came out of the assessment really confident that he had done well whereas he said DC was hard, and W was harder than T. So I am thinking, if he didn't even make it to interview at T, realistically what chance does he have at these other schools?
I am normally pretty calm and level headed but I am finding it so hard to retain any sense of perspective on this.

I truly hope that all of your lovely DS's who have been invited to interview do really well. I just wish we were you.

Hi Chelsea, thanks for this. We applied at 10+ so yes can give it another go next year. It’s so disheartening but competition is high.

Hi Button, really sorry to hear of the disappointing email you received. My DS has had a tutor for nearly a year now (,start of year4). This was an essential part of the exam prep for him as an individual. In the last 4 months, he has been completing test papers covering English comprehension, maths and verbal reasoning on weekly basis.

I found this helped with his accuracy and speed. The more he did, the better he got.

Did you apply for 10+ or 11+ if you don't me asking? If 10+ then you still have a shot at 11+.

Wishing you the best !

We too received a disappointing email this evening! So know the feeling!
Is anyone willing to say whether they used the services of a tutor, we did not and I wonder if this is needed

Sorry to hear your news MWMmummy. I hadn't realised emails were being sent today so it must have been a horrible surprise for you.

I hope you get a better outcome from Whitgift? Did you prefer one over the other?

MWMummy please dont be too down. I have already been through this hideous process with an older child (dont know if you're on your first?) and one thing I can say, with the advantage of some distance, is that, whatever happens at this point, seemingly good or bad, the kids, without exception, all eventually ended up in the right place for them. All thrived, with no exceptions. It WILL be fine.

I also know someone who was devastated not to get into Trinity at 11+, and joined for third year (year 9). Things are never cut and dried. x

MWMmummy sorry to hear about T. Hope you get a better outcome with W. It’s hard when trying to manage our DC through this process especially when they don’t get called for interview. My DC didn’t get interviews for all the schools they sat exams for but are very happy where they ended up.

I soooo empathize you, for people from different world wouldn't understand this. Only that we've seen the kids go through so much during these preparations, so many sacrifices - everything when it comes down to final 'yes' or 'no'. Totally unfair! I know no one forced us to do these preparations and we could've settled for normal state schools within catchment!!! But at end of the day we try giving a better secondary education to kids as it plays a vital role.. and think the best is either by grammar schools or selective private schools. We go through the preparation stress by reiterating this to the kids and when the results aren't favorable it puts us in a difficult situation to face the kids. Let's be brave!!!! Something definitely better is in store!

Thank you for your kind post Motheroftwo. It means a lot. I am sorry that you have not had the news you wanted either.
I am trying to stay positive (and obviously I keep my game face on until the kids have gone to bed) but I am feeling so despondent right now.

Very sorry to hear that MWMmummy, all the very best for the W outcome. I kind of understand how you feel, even though I got a positive email sometime back I now know that my DS isn't going to get an a academic scholarship. For my financial situation this result means as good as a 'No'. I am so disappointed as DS said he did so well infact finished even the scholarship question- the algebra one!

I can't agree with you more on hating this 11+ process, so much pressure on these 10 year olds and US parents too! Please stay positive and am sure something better is in store for your DS.

Hi all, been following this thread with interest. DS applied for T and W for 11+. Congratulations to all who have got interviews at T, sadly we were not one of the lucky ones and got the "thanks but no thanks" email from them earlier today. Gutted for DS, he has worked so hard and really really wanted it. He thought the assessment was fine actually, just goes to show you can never tell...

I guess we are waiting now to see what W say - anyone know when we can expect to hear?

I hate this whole 11+ process. I keep re-reading old posts by people who have got the offers that they want and thinking, "that'll never be us." It is just so hard to keep going sometimes.

Oops that should have read he was asked why he liked Whitgift!

enterparentone my DS was given some mental math questions at interview. They were quite relaxed to be fair. He was asked about sport (he is very sporty) he enjoys and what he does in his spare time. He was also asked why he liked We were asked ‘why whitgift’ at interview too. Good luck to you all.

Trinity have a total number of 45 spaces for 10+ entry. When I made initial calls they informed me they interview 50-60% of children who applied. I don't know how many kids there were in total but guesstimate would be around 200 mark.

Keen for previous parents to share trinity interview tips and experience.

We've had the interview email too. Am so happy

It's very considerate that they do this.

Also seen the email. DS got to interview stage!

Just had the email!! Thank you enterparentone! And relax .....

So I gave in... and couldn't resist!! I called the school using the scholarship angle. I was advised that they are working 'flat out and to wait to hear back from the school tomorr late afternoon. The representing department (for scholarships) be in touch. The waiting game continues...

No email!

Hmmmmm I had a missed call from a Bristol number on Monday! When I called back it said, and still says "number not recognised' I hope that wanst some weird system Trinity are using

Im also confused about the scholarship auditions. Do we just assume they're on if no phonecall.

OMG Loveandlaugh, I got a call from a Bristol number too. I first thought it was T, but then 0117 number n said Bristol. However no response when I answered.

Hi.My DS sat the Whitgift exam today, I had brief chat with deputy who told me 210 sat for 10+ today and they take on around 60! Phone rang whilst talking.. a Bristol number so assumed it wasn't trinity.. so didn't answer.. to say I'm anxious is a slight understatement!