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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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enterparentone · 04/01/2019 16:14

Thanks calpol

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calpop · 04/01/2019 15:36

drop off was fine tbh, busy but plenty of spaces.

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enterparentone · 04/01/2019 15:34

I read that they usually put some extra hard "scholarship" questions at the end for maths.

We're awaiting 10+ tomorrow. What was it like at drop off today? Should we arrive very early?

Well done 11+ parents and boys - it's done now, you all made it through! WineCake

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calpop · 04/01/2019 15:24

Does anyone know how many maths questions there were at Trinity 11+ today?

Bondiboo74 · 04/01/2019 15:18

So how did your boys get on? I have no clue at all. He said there were four very hard questions at the end of the maths paper that flummoxed him.

PeekaPeeka · 03/01/2019 20:26

Very good luck to all the boys sitting exams tomorrow!

My DS1 is helping out - I'll tell him to be extra nice to the candidates in his group.

Re: English: DS2 had a very average English score, I think, in the 10+, but aced the maths & VR and ended up with a 20% scholarship. So don't lose hope!!

walkingtheplank · 03/01/2019 20:23

Thank you enterparentone. I'm really nervous and it's not me sitting it!

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enterparentone · 03/01/2019 19:09

StarStarGood luck to the boys doing 11+ tomorrow! StarStar

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Pickofthepops · 02/01/2019 21:26

More concerned about english too. Vocab seems to have become limited, need to do more on poetry. He reads a lot but ..

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enterparentone · 02/01/2019 19:46

Thank you! That's really good to hear. Application fee worth something at least(!)

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turboturtle · 02/01/2019 08:55

HNY everyone.
enterparentone - Trinity & Whitgift gave feedback to a family we know who were unsuccessful. Whitgift wasn't detailed but they gave them an idea of their ranking and and which paper they did better with. I think Trinity gave a bit more information. Obviously both schools prioritise the successful applicants so the feedback came after interviews and scholarship assessments.
Best of luck to your DS

walkingtheplank · 01/01/2019 23:01

I don't think you receive any feedback - I guess it would mean a lot of administration for the schools.

walkingtheplank · 01/01/2019 23:00

That's quite funny enterparentone. It makes you despair doesn't it?

I can't wait for the exams to be over.

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enterparentone · 01/01/2019 21:44

Ps plank we tried a comprehension today too and my son didn't even pick up on the fact the character in the text was dead(!) Confused

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enterparentone · 01/01/2019 21:42

Does anyone know if you get any feedback if your child is unsuccessful? Eg marks in the papers at least, so you know what to work on?

Slightly disheartened here - my son is usually very strong in maths but seems to have lost the plot over the holidays - he got 25% in a paper this morning! Wondering if we should have been doing more over Xmas but it's so hard when they're little, tired from a long term at school and you just want to enjoy family time! I'm at the point of thinking what will be, will be. I don't think it'll help much to try and drill more into him over the next few days - I expect it'd be counter-productive as he'd pick up on my anxiety! I just want this over with now so we can have a break!

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walkingtheplank · 30/12/2018 17:27

Thanks for the positivity. I am probably comparing DS to his older sister who was on a whole different plane when she took her 11+. However, I have to concede he just doesn't seem to understand what is needed from him in reading comprehensions. I'm trying to lower my expectations and hopefully we'll be pleasantly surprised. Confused

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enterparentone · 30/12/2018 16:52

I know how you feel walking. Take some comfort in the fact that everyone I've spoken to says their boys are weaker in English. The beauty of T&W is that as they're single-sex, our boys are up against other boys so the playing field is levelled somewhat.

It's so tough seeing them not produce what you know they can. Let's keep everything crossed that they will be swayed by the Big Day into pulling something magical out of the hat and it's just tiredness and post Christmas slump that's affecting them at home now.

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walkingtheplank · 30/12/2018 16:25

DS has completed some English practice over the past few days and his work has been truly hopeless. Worse than I thought.

I am having to reconcile myself to sending him to local comp - which to be fair isn't too bad, just not what we had in mind for him. Sad

Am now wondering how long it takes to receive the 'we won't be inviting him to interview' letters.

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enterparentone · 30/12/2018 16:08

How does the 11+ differ from the 10+ does anyone know? Is it basically the same format just slightly higher expectations?

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Bondiboo74 · 30/12/2018 16:02

Nervous but trying not to show my son that. What will be, will be eh?

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enterparentone · 30/12/2018 15:35

Hello! How's everyone feeling?

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Bondiboo74 · 30/12/2018 13:45

Hi all, joining too if ok. My son is sitting the Trinity and Whitgift 11+ exams.

Pickofthepops · 30/12/2018 10:56

Good luck everyone. Also joining. 11+ at Whitgift on 10th. Fingers crossed.

PeekaPeeka · 24/12/2018 21:05

Enter - DS1 is the Pokemon fan, and sometimes calls me pikachu, for some unknown reason!

The VR is multiple choice, yes.