thirdistheonewiththehairychest ·
04/01/2023 21:50
Dd has come home from her first day back after the Xmas break and admitted to me at bedtime that she thinks "XXX is not the school for me" as she feels very pressurised there.
For context, it's a private school; she has a scholarship and bursary to go there. The local state school is shockingly bad (i.e. was recently rated inadequate in all areas).
DD is very bright and is absolutely smashing it, glowing report etc, but she says she's unhappy. Despite being a private school it is the least pressured in terms of academics but DD is struggling with the amount of PE (every day) as it's her worst subject and I think she is petrified of the teacher. And she has very high standards for herself. I think having sailed through primary school, she's just not used to having to work hard.
Are these just normal Y7 wobbles? How can I help her to understand that it IS the best school for her in the absence of any better options? And any tips to help her deal with the perceived pressure?
Sorry for the ramble but this seems to have come out of nowhere and I don't know how to respond to it!