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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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2morasmum · 06/01/2021 08:42

[quote EnolanotAlone]**@ohyestier5 Dulwich is in shambles, the boys must be devastated. No idea how they can create a comparable exam format fie half the boys.

Administration teams are still trying to figure this out, I wondered if they will hold off awarding sports scholarships til they can fully assess.. Which school has asked for a video?[/quote]
@EnolanotAlone could you please share what is Dulwich's alternative plan?

@ohyestier5 hang in there, probably your DS will welcome the activity even after such a long session.

Sending positive vibes to you and all DCs, having to deal with all this changes on top of what is normally an already very stressful time.

EnolanotAlone · 06/01/2021 06:26

@ohyestier5 Dulwich is in shambles, the boys must be devastated. No idea how they can create a comparable exam format fie half the boys.

Administration teams are still trying to figure this out, I wondered if they will hold off awarding sports scholarships til they can fully assess.. Which school has asked for a video?

stormyspring · 05/01/2021 23:14

I wonder what Whitgift will do re sports scholarships? Anyone know yet?

ohyestier5 · 05/01/2021 23:13

The thing with the sports changes if for one school we have to send in videos.

Firstly - my child has been self isolating and all sport was cancelled.

Secondly - I know he will run quickly against someone but doubt he will go out just by himself.

So we are going to have to go to a wet field and video him.

This is after a 3 hour online exam.

Yes dulwich what a total nightmare.

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Onvacation · 05/01/2021 13:25

They also emailed about the 10+, saying exam still on Saturday. They are moving towards online, and will contact us on Thursday. They also said there would be changes to the interview and sports scholarship process. Feels a bit like pot-luck now. Not their fault, but such a shame. My son has already said he thinks he would have done much better had it been in school than he thinks he will be able to do at home.

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EnolanotAlone · 05/01/2021 12:59

FYI, Trinity emailed announcing they will be in contact next week.. don’t call us well call you etc.

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Onvacation · 05/01/2021 10:32

We are waiting to hear about the 10+. I guess the in-person exam can't go ahead. I have no idea what they are going to do.

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Jumpalicious · 05/01/2021 09:25

@divebomber I was wondering about dulwich (we had planned to apply but didn’t at the last minute)... remember thinking the jan exam plan went against what many of the other schools were (sensibly, as we now know) planning. What a shitstorm eh. Good luck.

No clue how the online interviews will work... I mean, at one school, there was to be 20 mins x 2 with two sep subject teachers. Can they really do this on line?! Ug. Expect we will hear more this week...

divebomber · 04/01/2021 23:53

I know it is not a thread about those two schools. What a stressful time of it the kids have had this year.

divebomber · 04/01/2021 23:52

Dulwich college - due to have an in person exam tomorrow has postponed.

St Olaves- due to have in person exam tomorrow has postponed.

mootime · 04/01/2021 21:03

I spoke to Trinity this morning. They are hoping to get back to people either way by next week.

divebomber · 04/01/2021 18:40

So just hang tight - I am sure they will contact everyone in due course! Good luck WSmile

divebomber · 04/01/2021 18:39

I mean for the sports assessment, but at least they changed things around and went online for interviews so they can still get through everything.

Also I am so glad the exam was before Christmas not after!

divebomber · 04/01/2021 18:38

Yes - that is what I think too.

As if you apply the sports they need to arrange an assessment don't they? Goodness knows what will happen now?

Jumpalicious · 04/01/2021 18:38

Yep, but the only interview invitations sent out seem to be for those that have applied for scholarships/have brothers in the school already.

divebomber · 04/01/2021 18:25

For my son not me obviously.

divebomber · 04/01/2021 18:25

I definitely got an email invite to a Whitgift school interview - it is online. But it was right before the end of term so I am sure there will be more invites sent.

JustJuice187 · 04/01/2021 17:20

Has anyone heard from T re interviews?

JustJuice187 · 04/01/2021 17:12

@Mayday1990 did that come before Christmas - most schools are now doing virtual exams?

EnolanotAlone · 04/01/2021 13:13

According to reliable sources there have been no interview, next stages emails sent out for W 11+ as yet. There are a few key dates coming up of which they are working towards. Relax your digits on refreshing emails for updates - your welcome!

divebomber · 03/01/2021 19:02

In case it helps people I found the emails in my junk folder - so make sure you do a search on Whitgift in case you need to fish it out of your junk folder or trash can! Good luck Smile

divebomber · 03/01/2021 18:57

We have heard back from Whitgift for the 11 plus and had to choose an interview place.

The invite said online interviews take place throughout January.

In addition as we applied for a scholarship in my mind it makes sense they interview us quickly if they need an audition / sports assessment in person.

Hold tight everyone.

Mando30 · 03/01/2021 11:54

@LillyD and @Jumpalicious - We too are waiting to hear from W 11+. DS applied for W11+ and some selective 13+ London day schools. DS has been called back and had interviews for 13+ on the back of ISEB so have fingers crossed that we hear from W shortly. Hope this info helps others :) but it would be great to hear when others receive communications. good luck

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Onvacation · 02/01/2021 19:20

@Seeline

To reassure those doing 10+ at T, only the children of key workers and vulnerable children will be on site next week so there will be plenty of space for your sons. Everyone else is being taught online next week. Good luck - it's a great school!
I am so relieved they are doing it in school! I know he would really have struggled to focus at home. Also DS hasn’t been able to step foot inside and I am hoping the exam will be a positive experience. I have no idea how he will do. I have everything crossed he gets called for a sports scholarship (which would mean he must have done okay in the exam). Not long now!
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LillyD · 02/01/2021 19:00

Thanks Jumpalicious. Tightly crossing fingers.