GCSE’s summer 2020 thread 5 - And then there were none..

DD’s cohort is, the school said, the brightest they’ve had. I presume they can support this and it will be okay. Otherwise the whole year is going to suffer which is just unfair.

Not sure if this has already been discussed, but has anyone else seen the results of the Ofqual consultation on the awarding of GCSE grades this year ? From what I can understand Ofqual are now going to place more emphasis on the historical performance of the school than was originally planned when moderating the results

www.gov.uk/government/news/ofqual-gcse-and-a-level-consultation-outcomes-and-autumn-exam-series-proposals

Also they have just launched a consultation on the proposed Autumn resits.. looks like the GCSE resits will be in November. I think that will tough for most students as it will be 8 months after they have had any formal teaching

www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-an-additional-gcse-as-and-a-level-exam-series-in-autumn-2020

blutick.com is also a great Maths site. Free of charge whilst on lockdown.

@sansou I have negotiated gap year DS1 to provide maths tuition for Y11 DS2 for £5/hr too. That is going really well, he says he deserves a bonus and I think I might agree!

DS will have some pre A Level work for a few weeks after half term. He’s agreed to give his YR8 sister some much needed Maths tuition for a negotiated £5 ph. Let’s hope it’s more successful than my past attempts and it’ll be a win win for all concerned.

@Northumberlandlass - that's fab. Lovely to have it all sorted.

No @ChristopherTracy - a state high school (we’re 3 tier).
We’re just waiting for the bridging work now. DS has even asked if anything has been set yet!!

@Northumberlandlass was that a selective school? we would love that sort of certainty.

I’m pleased he has some certainty.

Pleased your DS has some bridging work. I was beginning to worry about lack of structure.

Now all I need is plan to get him back into his sport!

@Northumberlandlass that is good news.

After 6 weeks, DS has now received some work from school; bridging work for one of the subjects he hopes to do for A-level.

Good news Northumberlandlass! Keeping fingers crossed for the accommodation and also for Fools DS.

Proggymat that is a bargain, I tried to buy a second pair of trousers for DS's suit (under DH's advice) but they literally only had that one pair in his size. I searched all over the internet for another pair but couldn't find anymore.

DS has now also decided that he'd like to produce a piece of music himself to go with the EPQ which has made me properly LOL (not to his face obvs) as he has no musical talent at all. Oh well, if it keeps him busy.

Thanks Fools!
Fingers crossed for his accommodation offer. Yes, I hope they will get back to school in Sept...

Thought I would update - just had a letter from DS school re 6th form & confirming his place for A-Level choices based on his performance over the last 2 years. I feel quite emotional! he’s always worked hard & delighted for him to get this rewarded.

They’ve also advised bridging work will be set from next week.

We are breathing a huge sigh of relief!

Is it too early for wine?!

@JustHereWithMyPopcorn Result!
DD bought a pair of trousers for £10.They are a really good fit and the fabric is fab, so we bought another pair!
Well done to your DS on the EPQ. DD is doing one but is still bouncing ideas around .
She doesn’t know if it will be ‘library based’ or, if at all possible, a small research project linked to some volunteering she would like to do.

Proggymat I’ve bought DS a suit online in the sales too, lovely suit for £50! Will be looking for a second one also but a lot of the sale ones are all mismatched jacket and trouser sizes.

DS started his A level bridging lessons this week, very minimal and laid back also. He’s now up to 3000 words on his EPQ draft I haven’t read it yet so that could be 3000 words of gibberish for all I know!

A level courses started for DD but seems quite laid back.

We're getting refund for Reading. DD's friends going elsewhere for 6th form so who knows how much things will have changed by next summer.

Just feel flat at the moment.

DD had her first A level Chemistry session today. Very intense, plus she needs to finish class work, do homework AND start some independent research!

DD reckons the teacher’s trying to flush out anyone who’s not super committed.

DD would have sat Chemistry and Latin Prose Literature today.
She has had a lot of A level prep work from current school and new school- really impressed!
She’s also feeling a part of what will be her new community as has been chatting via SM to fellow September Yr12s.
I’m working out the best time to apply for the 16-17 rail card so that it lasts her until the end of Yr13 as she’s autumn born.
Meanwhile, DD is also bagging online sale stuff to build a ‘business wear’ wardrobe whilst also rooting out long lost stuff of mine from a ‘former life’ 😂

We got some transition work for new school today. Finally a bit of work to do. Should have done 2 exams today - Biology and Computer Science.

For what year FoolsAssassin?