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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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basil13 · 15/03/2019 17:31

User14855 - my son is currently in yr 6 at W. Was unsure about it a year ago but it’s turned out to be a fantastic move for him. He has 6 45 minute lessons with very long lunch break and they finish at 3.45, although numerous after school clubs if they want to stay late ( or lunchtime or early morning!) it’s not so much the long day he had to get to grips with but the intensity. It’s very academic and high standards are expected. It took him until Christmas to get used to it but now manages his time quite well. Tests every 6 weeks!!

Seeline · 15/03/2019 14:10

A reminder for those starting T:
Second hand uniform sale tomorrow 8.30 - 11am. It's run by the TPA so present parents will be around to give advice.

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enterparentone · 14/03/2019 16:30

Thank you!

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Wobbles21 · 13/03/2019 17:30

Black coats black bags. No cricket stuff needed TIL summer but the cricket shirt is used for gym sessions so that the exception. There are indoor cricket nets in autumn and spring term but cricket trousers not required.

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enterparentone · 13/03/2019 16:26

Question for Trinity parents - can boys wear navy blue coats or do they have to be black? Do they need the cricket kit or just rugby for Autumn? What bags are required? Hewitts didn't seem to know. Thank you very much!

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volpemum · 12/03/2019 19:53

Hi there..,sorry no experience with 12+ but the deadline was last Wednesday so hoping that the WL moves for you. From experience with WL (for my DD a couple of years ago!) I think that calling the registrar go let her know how keen we were did help. Good luck!

gingershotting · 12/03/2019 18:12

does anyone know if now deadline passed when everyone had to confirm offers from T and W? ie does it mean if waitlist are in operation they might move now ?

anyone here experience with 12+?

MuMama25 · 08/03/2019 19:22

walkingtheplank I guess it’s a big decision with big financial implications - I know a few people who found it a very hard decision to choose between certain schools. Glad to hear you were so certain though.

SparklingNotStill · 07/03/2019 13:43

Another W 11+ Here. So pleased and relieved it’s all over.

Pickofthepops · 07/03/2019 12:05

11+ Whitgift too. Chuffed to bits

user1485549700 · 07/03/2019 10:00

Any W mums out there whose DS have been through y6 already and can share what a typical weekly timetable looks like? Would be good to know what they do in that long lunch break, and how many after school activities are compulsory. It wasn't super clear when we were shown round..

DS going from local state primary, so the long day might be a bit of shock to the system esp as will be on school bus start/end of day!

walkingtheplank · 07/03/2019 08:50

Really? I can't believe that so many people are undecided at such a late point. We decided the day the offers came.

MuMama25 · 07/03/2019 06:41

We are also 11+ W - he’s raring to go now the decision is finally made - I know they were rammed with people touring again on Tues

walkingtheplank · 06/03/2019 23:19

It must be quite a tough 2 months for the Admissions team!
We happened to drive past earlier. He and I can't wait for him to start.

volpemum · 06/03/2019 23:17

We are 11+ Whitgift! Also looking forward to getting some info now. Suspect the admissions department have had a crazy couple of weeks with the deadline today! DS cannot wait to start now!

walkingtheplank · 06/03/2019 23:13

Seems like Whitgift 11+ are in the minority here now, whch is a surprise. I can't remember who accepted Whitgift 11+.
I do hope we start getting a bit more information now.

Cantthinkof0ne · 06/03/2019 22:21

Great idea Chelsea....but I’m not sure how to DM!!! lol 😆

Chelsea3 · 06/03/2019 21:35

Wow. We have a real crowd here. This is such an exciting time. May be worth setting a what's app group? If so, happy to do this and if you would like to be part of it. Pls DM with number and name Smile

Goingcrazymother · 06/03/2019 20:36

Hello w 10+ we are also very anxious and excited about what's to come x

MuMama25 · 06/03/2019 20:17

We also accepting 10+ from local state school Will be getting school bus for 40 mins in xxx

user1485549700 · 06/03/2019 19:34

Hi to the W 10+ acceptances! We went yesterday had another look, great to see the place buzzing with children! Had a chat with DS before handing in our acceptance, his one concern was missing out on all the y6 stuff next year, and not being with his friends. So hoping it was the right decision!

Cantthinkof0ne · 06/03/2019 17:09

Chelsea, Daisyphase and PutMum - it’s great to hear I’m not alone in my anxieties. Coming from a v small prep school will be a big change as well as a longer journey every day. DS also sad to be leaving behind friends so I’m really looking forward to the various new starter meetings planned over the next few months

Yey22 · 06/03/2019 16:45

SheWhoMustBe69 I’m aware of a number of declined places for W at 11+ so fingers crossed.

Chelsea3 · 06/03/2019 16:24

CantthinkofOne and daisyphase... congrats for getting this far. DS wanted T more so but didn't make the cut unfortunately. He is coming from a state school, on the same road as we live. The school day will be longer but that we anticipated. Hoping that it's the right thing for him too! Only time will tell now. He is feeling sad about leaving his friends, but that would have happened naturally next year anyhow

PutMum · 06/03/2019 16:11

state primary