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Dulwich College / 2021

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1980sMum · 15/01/2021 20:54

Just curious as to whether anyone has heard further from Dulwich College about their 11+?

I believe some of the exams went ahead last week but others didn't so waiting with trepidation as to what the next steps might be and when we'll find out.

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Longingfornormality · 22/01/2021 16:59

Posts above suggest we’ll find out next week - week commencing Monday 25th Jan. But no official comms from DC on this as far as I know.

WFHWTF · 22/01/2021 16:16

no news yet re interviews yet - that's a no, then, I guess?? has anyone else had the interview invite

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1980sMum · 21/01/2021 18:39

Thanks!

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ChnandlerBong · 21/01/2021 18:26

the interviews are scheduled for next week - suspect DC need to go ahead as planned in order to get the decisions made on time?

could be that the kids who sat the second round first will be called to interviews earlier than the later batches but would be surprised if the timetable moves.

had a fried who taught there and who was involved in 11+ marking about 5 years ago - they marked all the papers on the day they were sat then so suspect they will aim to do the same this time - made easier by smaller nos sitting the longer papers and them being sat in 3/4 batches of boys?

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1980sMum · 21/01/2021 15:36

Anyone know when we can expect to hear from DC re potential interviews or rejections?

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1980sMum · 16/01/2021 18:56

Yes, that makes sense and well done Dulwich for doing that to make it fair all around.

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Longingfornormality · 16/01/2021 11:57

They went ahead with enhanced social distancing and hygiene measures. I believe in consultation with the dept for education. Dulwich had the issue that some had taken the exam already when schools were closed, so they were really keen to ensure that all boys were being assessed using the same criteria.

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1980sMum · 16/01/2021 11:34

Thanks, yes just wanted to know when the second group would be sitting their exam (if at all) - how did they go about that if schools are closed though?

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Zoomez · 15/01/2021 21:43

I know of someone who sat in person today for the final exam.

Longingfornormality · 15/01/2021 21:37

@1980sMum - do you mean when we will hear back re interviews? No idea. I’m guessing the timetable will be pushed back by at least a week. I think the last lot of exams took place today - but don’t quote me on that.