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Have we got a year 7 support thread this year?

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KangarooLady · 11/08/2020 18:52

Hi all! DD1 is starting secondary this year! She's very nervous about the travel (train and bus) but definitely looking forward to it Smile. Any other new year 7s?

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JoyceByersWasRight · 16/08/2020 21:12

3rd here. Will your DC be travelling alone or are you taking them? My DD is keen to go alone!

iamthankful · 16/08/2020 17:31

DS starts 9th

WeakandWobbly · 16/08/2020 15:38

2nd here!

Eccle80 · 16/08/2020 15:30

3rd here too

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KangarooLady · 16/08/2020 10:38

When are all the DC starting? DD starts on the third Shock

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JoyceByersWasRight · 12/08/2020 22:03

@KangarooLady

Yes, shame the same can’t be said of the Year 7 prep book, untouched by human hand!

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KangarooLady · 12/08/2020 21:14

@JoyceByersWasRight-you have an organised DD! Mine hasn't even touched all her new merchandise since we got home Grin

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JoyceByersWasRight · 12/08/2020 20:14

My Only, DD, is starting September too. She's had a rocky time in year 5 - changed schools, and going to a school where she will be only 1 of 3 girls she knows from her old school. Think she's looking forward to it, but she's anxious too. Luckily don't have to get transport as it's about a 35-40 minute walk. Only shame is they'll be doing reduced hours and no after school activities due to Covid. God I hope she likes it. I think she liked the school better than we did when we visited. It was a bit stuffy for me but she liked it. I think she thinks it'll be like Cackles Academy! She's already packed her bag with all her new stationary!

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KangarooLady · 12/08/2020 16:20

Just back from shopping and a sneaky Macdonald's . All in all it came to just over £300(gulp). When we got back her dad and some of the farmhands had started harvesting and she was not happy! She, DD2 and DS really enjoy harvest time, especially watching the combines as we live on a farm Grin

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Eccle80 · 12/08/2020 14:16

My eldest is also starting year 7. He has chosen a school in the next town where he doesn’t know anyone, as he didn’t like our catchment high and he really liked this one. I am quite anxious how it will go!

Just about got all the uniform including the very expensive blazer!

He was going to get the train but timetable is currently limited so doesn’t work that well, I think we will try and drive him at least initially in current circumstances, as with DH mainly working at home it is just about manageable

WeakandWobbly · 12/08/2020 11:51

I know what you mean @KangarooLady we didn't get any change fron £450 with shoes!! 😳

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KangarooLady · 12/08/2020 09:51

Going shopping today with DD for shoes, uniform ect. Definitely not looking forward to the payment-the school has quite unusual uniform and I've heard it's sold very expensively Blush. Hopefully it won't be too pricey Confused!

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1stMrsF · 12/08/2020 09:25

My DTDs are going into Year 7. Their school is lovely and they were very excited to be going there when we found out. I'm a bit more anxious for them than I expected to be because of the disruption to their final Year 6 term. They can both be anxious about new situations, which has been exacerbated by the extended period at home during lockdown. They are in different classes, same for Year 6 but in the same bubble from 1 June, so that'll be different again too.

We are sorting uniform and shoes etc this week, which will hopefully make it more real and help us prepare positively. I just hope they can settle and make new friends before any further disruption. They found home leaning v difficult.

BrandNewShinyThings · 12/08/2020 09:06

Yes, DS is starting, he'll be going to the school that his older brother has just left. He's a bit anxious as he has no friends in his tutor group and it sounds as if they will mostly be in that group for lessons. Trying to be positive and see it as a fresh start.

Bokky · 12/08/2020 09:03

Yep! DD starts in September too. Already had panics over which bags, shoes and coat to buy. She only has a couple of others going from her primary so she's anxious about that but also looking forward to making new friends 🤞🏻

MumNorthLondonJB · 12/08/2020 09:01

Joining in! We are in the same position as @WeakandWobbly
my dd is itching to make some new friends.

MinnieSquidge · 12/08/2020 06:29

My eldest is starting Secondary this year. Very thankful that he's going to the outstanding school that's a 5 min walk away, so no public transport. He's not at all phased by transitioning as the vast majority of his 1 form entry school are also going. Not sure he realises how much bigger it'll be. But pleased that he's looking forward to it.

WeakandWobbly · 12/08/2020 06:25

Yes, my DD is starting in September. Only girl from her primary school. No nerves yet, just thrilled to be going to her "dream school"!! Although she visited almost a year ago, so she's forgotten what it looks like 😁

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