Starting Year 11 GCSE 2021 Thread 2

Wow what a journey! DD did well, grades inline with those she received in her mocks - just glad really that she got what was required to move on to 6th form college and study her chosen A levels. She's had the luxury of living very close to both primary and secondary school and is actually very excited to be getting the train to 6th form, I think it feels like a big step away from secondary and that's definitely what she needs (and no school uniform whoopee!).
Good luck everyone.

Yes very best of luck to everyone's DC, they should all be so very proud to have made it through this regardless of what grades they ended up with.

DD is staying at her schools 6th form doing a bit of a combination of A Level, a BTEC and a professional qualification. Not getting the grade she was predicted in Maths has meant changing to the BTEC in one of her subjects but on reflection this could be a blessing as she doesn't cope well with the pressure of exams. Still considering appealing one of her grades but glad to put it all to bed and move on.

Just wanted to come on and say what a 2 years it has been and wish all your DC good luck in their future endeavours.

You have all been a friendly and supportive bunch, I hope everyone got what they need for the next stage (@TeenMinusTests I know you and your DD were disappointed, but it would be lovely if you kept us posted on her progress).

DS is off to do A Levels, he's going to the same college as his best mate who he didn't see through Year 11 because he (the mate) worked so hard. They are doing 2 of the same A Levels, so I have my fingers crossed his mate is a positive influence and DS starts to realise hard work is important .

Website has crashed. Now I'm out with the dog relying on my teen to text me.

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Good luck to all your DC today!!!

@DonGray I suppose I’ve done similar with contributing to trust funds since they were born - only to be used for university or a house deposit! I reckon my older two will go to uni, but the youngest will go down the apprentice route.

I've already paid for these results in the form of school fees - not going to shell out more £££!

Talking with DS this morning, asked him how all his friends were about tomorrow. Some are excited, some nervous. He said the one most excited is one that is getting paid per result and is expecting to be on the receiving end of a lot of money as he’ll get more for 9’s and less for lower grades.
Out of curiosity, how many of you are paying for good results? This isn’t something I’d actually considered tbh. We’re going to celebrate his results with a meal out.

I had to turn Gav off this morning too

DDs getting herself all worked up she's questioning if she even wants to do A Levels now!

@imacuddler here’s the link….

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/further_education/4310983-A-level-results-day-2021-support-thread

It seems good news for the majority

@Toobuktim I can't find the a-level thread. Hope they all got good news?

Starting to feel a bit nervous here
Haven't bought any "6th form attire" yet as it'll either be a suit or just casual clothes
I need to remember to fill out the child benefit claim form once I know where DC is headed & also apply for a new zip card

I’ve just been reading the A level thread….such a nervous time for all our kids.

Hello everyone. Just joining the thread.

I have a DD waiting in GCSE results on Thursday. She keeps swapping her mind about A-level choices. She doesn't seem to have any real direction. I hoping she gets some inspiration and settles down in Alevel years.

I'm really worried about Maths GCSE, and Biology.

It's a weird time isn't it.

I'm just watching Gav on bbc news and remembered this thread so thought I would check in. I've muted him as he was getting on my nerves!
I've started to feel anxious this week.
Hoping my DS scrapes enough 4s to get on a Btech level 3 at college. He isn't even overly interested in any of the courses.
He got a part time job which seem hard to come by round here so very very proud of him for that.

I’m certainly more wound up than ds, he just seems totally chilled about it all. I can’t believe how quickly d-day has come round, must be an age thing.
I think what most upsets me is the realisation that in two years he’ll be leaving home for uni - which is great, but scary. He’s my eldest, so all these experiences are very, very new!

Indy that's great for your DD. Yes maths is our anticipated unpleasant surprise

Oh Tiny that's rubbish** for you all. I too will be very relieved when it's over.

We are isolating due to a close contact testing positive. Fortunately we are allowed out on Thursday. Unfortunately, it means my DD can’t keep her mind occupied with anything else until then. I can see that she is struggling and the anxiety is building.

I’ll be proud of her I matter what happens on Thursday and I’ll be relieved it’s over.

How's everyone and their DC feeling?

DD has been fine up till today and now says she's starting to feel really nervous to the point she looked through the courses and has picked a different back up if she doesn't get the grades!

She's made lots of plans this week to try and keep her busy and distracted and she also has a job interview.

Must admit I'm getting a bit jittery too.

DS’s sixth form doesn’t have uniform…mind you they barely had a uniform apart from a jumper and polo shirt.

He is planning a massive shopping trip full of designer clothes and Air Jordan’s…he may be disappointed!!

My MAJOR panic is that i've upgraded my phone and Firefly refuses to work even though it works perfectly in my phone browser. Two weeks to get it working...