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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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plasterdisaster · 09/01/2019 20:22

Does anyone know if interviews occur before the scholarship assessments if one has been applied for or do they wait for the outcome of that to get a filler picture of the child?

Motheroftw0 · 09/01/2019 15:58

Anymore calls today? I haven't heard from them 😞 I don't think they would be calling anymore as it is past school time now.

Motheroftw0 · 09/01/2019 14:14

As far as I know Saturday interviews are non academic interviews meaning the pupil are not interviewed from an academic interview perspective.. saying this from personal experience and also what I read in this forum in one of the posts

calpop · 09/01/2019 13:52

What's the difference between a Saturday and a weekday interview at Trinity?

Motheroftw0 · 09/01/2019 13:25

Very happy for you, DS must've done really well to get an interview offer in first few days. Well done!

Chelsea3 · 09/01/2019 13:24

Congrats... roll on 10+ calls. Good luck!!

Bondiboo74 · 09/01/2019 13:21

11+. Thank you both. So proud that he’s got this far

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enterparentone · 09/01/2019 13:14

Lovely news bondi! Well done your DS!

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Motheroftw0 · 09/01/2019 13:14

If you don't mind was that an interview for 10 plus or 11 plus?

Bondiboo74 · 09/01/2019 13:08

Good luck all.

Motheroftw0 · 09/01/2019 13:02

Wow congratulations, thanks for posting the update.

Bondiboo74 · 09/01/2019 12:53

Just had Trinity call to interview on Friday!

Motheroftw0 · 09/01/2019 10:45

I know three ppl including myself who've heard nothing from Trinity yet!

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enterparentone · 09/01/2019 10:44

Has anyone heard of anyone hearing anything? It would be encouraging to know there's been some movement from Trinity! Are the no letters posted tomorrow?

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Motheroftw0 · 09/01/2019 09:14

Hoping to hear some good news today, fingers crossed

Motheroftw0 · 08/01/2019 22:55

For 10 plus we were simply advised to bring something that the child would like to talk about, yes a book they've read or anything the child is particularly interested on.

Chelsea3 · 08/01/2019 22:39

I'll just be patient enough and wait to hear from exam results, I guess this is where parents try to pre-empt all angles. Let the wait continue ....Hmm

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enterparentone · 08/01/2019 22:25

I think they'll explain in the email when they invite you for interview. I think it's meant just for breaking the ice Smile

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Chelsea3 · 08/01/2019 21:51

Thank you for that. So does it need to be created from scratch or simply take a book which they have read. Sorry for questions but it's all so new for me!

Motheroftw0 · 08/01/2019 21:38

Yes something that they could talk about, could be a book or a certificate

Chelsea3 · 08/01/2019 21:10

Another anxious mum, waiting to hear back from Trinity. My son sat the exam on Saturday but no call yet. Fingers crossed for all those who've applied. Does anyone know what the school expects the child to bring in on interview day, I have heard they would like something the child has created and can talk about!

walkingtheplank · 08/01/2019 14:42

Thank you. Obviously would want to attend to suit them but some dates will not be possible i.e. not in the country!

Mugglingstrum · 08/01/2019 12:11

Hi walking. You get given a specific time/date. They ask you to attend then, if at all possible. If you really could not make it then an alternative time will be arranged.

walkingtheplank · 08/01/2019 11:55

When they offer an interview, do they give you any choice of day/time?
I'm strangely not worried about the phone call yet but I'm sure by next week I'll be getting stressed.

Motheroftw0 · 08/01/2019 11:32

Notification of interview is 2 - 10 days after examinations. Hence that would be from today, fingers crossed