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Trinity/Whitgift 2021 entry

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Onvacation · 27/09/2020 20:44

I have found the previous threads for Trinity/Whitgift entry really helpful, and I don’t think there is a 2021 yet. My son will be trying for 10+, and for a sports scholarship. He is bright, and pleased to be back training for his sports, but he gets really stressed in exam situations and works slowly. He is only trying Trinity this year because he is not at all sure he wants to leave his primary school, but if he managed to get a scholarship I think he might decide to go.

I was hoping the activity on the exam day might help motivate him, but we got the email saying it wouldn’t be happening because of Covid. Can I ask if anyone had more success at 11+ than 10+? Do they ever offer academic and sports scholarships? I am assuming that we will more have the issue of him getting stressed in the exam, and not passing, than standing a chance of a scholarship, but just thinking of best possible scenario Wink. Thanks!

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GrammarHopeful · 14/01/2021 12:58

Thanks, @JustJuice187. I wasn't sure what to expect after KCS rejection earlier in the week, but am content with the outcome now. Best of luck to your DS on Saturday!

JustJuice187 · 14/01/2021 12:40

Well done to your DS @GrammarHopeful - it sounds like our boys are doing similar schools, although we just did two.

Our interview is also on Saturday morning

GrammarHopeful · 14/01/2021 12:33

Just got ours through. DS will have his interview on Saturday, so that makes it two out of three for what we call our "ISEB trio".

Sorry to hear about others who weren't selected. I hope other schools will come through for you and your DSes.

JustJuice187 · 14/01/2021 12:31

Just came through - relief!

JustJuice187 · 14/01/2021 12:26

Ok, thanks.

AveEldon · 14/01/2021 12:23

@JustJuice187 I think they have sent the "no" emails first

You may also be able to login on the Trinity online application website and see if there is anything there

JustJuice187 · 14/01/2021 12:14

Hi @CatfordKitten - sorry to hear that.

Hope it was good news @AveEldon.

Feeling nervous now as we haven't received anything yet...eurgh wish they could magically send them all out at the same time...!

Onvacation · 14/01/2021 11:44

So sorry to hear you guys haven't been successful @mootime and @CatfordKitten. I'm sure your boys will get great schools they are happy in, but it doesn't make it any more disappointing now.

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mootime · 14/01/2021 11:38

Nor is. Totally gutted for DS who was desperate for Trinity.
Fingers crossed for our last hopes...

CatfordKitten · 14/01/2021 10:57

No interview for us. Good luck at interview stage to those who get invited.

AveEldon · 14/01/2021 10:53

Just got the Trinity email

Snezhka13 · 14/01/2021 10:37

Also have anyone done interviews with Whitgift yet? Just curious what to expect.. Does it matter who is an interviewer by any chance? 🤔

Snezhka13 · 14/01/2021 10:35

Does anyone know how do you found out if your son would be tested for Academic Scholarship? Or would it be in the letter?

Onvacation · 13/01/2021 11:29

Fingers crossed for 11+ ers tomorrow!

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Onvacation · 13/01/2021 11:28

So glad they have sent the email! No more excessive (obsessive) refreshing. Peace till Monday 😊

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CatfordKitten · 13/01/2021 11:05

Thanks

CraigMurray12 · 13/01/2021 10:59

We just got an email for the 11+ saying they will let us know tomorrow .

Greenthree · 13/01/2021 10:59

Thanks

Croydon46 · 13/01/2021 10:57

Trinity have just sent out an email to say they won’t get back till us until early next week. 10 and13 plus.

Longingfornormality · 13/01/2021 10:42

Hopefully you’ve now got it but they just sent a holding email to say that an update will come tomorrow (Thursday)

Mando30 · 13/01/2021 10:06

@Greenthree - hi!

We haven’t heard anything from T 11+ yet.

If anyone hears anything, please update us all 🙂

CatfordKitten · 13/01/2021 09:45

Nothing as yet however our son sat the entrance exam last Monday.

Hopefully no news is good news!

Greenthree · 13/01/2021 09:22

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone has heard back from trinity re 11+ interview invitations? Thanks

Sempre9 · 12/01/2021 19:36

@Anotherdayanother2 yes, I'm sure. I imagine the sports choices are pretty much decided when the references and CV are received...

Anotherdayanother2 · 12/01/2021 15:33

We moved so DS is another sport-centric school (also on scholarship) Yes - it was for swimming for both.

I really think these schools know what they are looking for and the long assessment days (like someone mentioned above) is also so the boys have an opportunity to get to know the school.

My point is - I know it is a stressful process but the schools know what they are looking for and are adept at identifying it.

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