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SW London Private and Grammar - applying for year 7 in 2023 (part V)

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QuiteAJourney · 30/01/2023 18:43

Following from our previous threads, including the latest (link below) www.mumsnet.com/talk/secondary/4723610-sw-london-private-grammar-applying-for-year-7-in-2023?page=40

Looking forward to continuing the journey together

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QuiteAJourney · 09/02/2023 21:14

Not wanting to cut across conversations but we are now fast approaching 1000 posts and we won't be able to post any longer here.

New thread now open - link below

www.mumsnet.com/talk/secondary/4739261-sw-london-private-and-grammar-applying-for-year-7-in-2023-part-vi

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Justonecat · 09/02/2023 21:08

Having wine too…

can we discuss how to support DC in the event of very bad news tomorrow? It could be a straight no from all schools we applied to, I have explained this to dd but she is far more optimistic than I am, and I can sense that she has not taken it onboard. I know she won’t be without a school come September, there will always be a place for her somewhere, somehow, but a total defeat in the 11+ would be really crushing after all the work she put in.

What do we do in case tomorrow brings really disappointing news?

Taurus23 · 09/02/2023 21:06

@QuiteAJourney totally , I think we’re all quite delirious by now

Firenze12 · 09/02/2023 20:59

Good luck tomorrow everyone! Please remember one of the most important factors for achievement is parental support. All your DC's clearly have wonderful caring and supportive parents, so I have no doubt they will thrive, where ever they end up.
Thank you so much for this thread. It has been such a support x

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QuiteAJourney · 09/02/2023 20:53

Taurus23 · 09/02/2023 20:51

@bjmin laughed out loud at that typo

I am about the least threatening person you can imagine...

Good that we can still laugh (in a slightly panicky way!)

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Daydreamscometrue · 09/02/2023 20:52

Good luck all!

Taurus23 · 09/02/2023 20:51

@bjmin laughed out loud at that typo

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QuiteAJourney · 09/02/2023 20:48

bjmin · 09/02/2023 20:43

thread LOL

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As mentioned above, I am keeping an eye on it (to max it but also to avoid people getting confused)... will open a new one this evening posting the relevant links.

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Ernern · 09/02/2023 20:46

Good luck to everyone tomorrow! This thread is super supportive!

Hope all of us will sleep well tonight. 😴

bjmin · 09/02/2023 20:43

bjmin · 09/02/2023 20:42

@QuiteAJourney we are nearly at the 1,000 mark. Given tomorrow is going to be extremely busy, is it worth starting a new one this evening? Thanks for keeping the threat going.

thread LOL

bjmin · 09/02/2023 20:42

@QuiteAJourney we are nearly at the 1,000 mark. Given tomorrow is going to be extremely busy, is it worth starting a new one this evening? Thanks for keeping the threat going.

SamPoodle123 · 09/02/2023 20:40

Good luck everyone! I am having some wine and can't believe finally tomorrow we will find out!

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QuiteAJourney · 09/02/2023 20:28

LoveMyADHD · 09/02/2023 20:25

Good luck everyone!!

sending positive vibes, love and hugs to all amazing parents for tomorrow!!

@QuiteAJourney love your thread!! Will be thinking of you tonight 😍

our thread (it belong to all of us.. I did not even started it but hopefully I have helped somewhat).
And, thanks as always, my dear, for your warmth!

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LoveMyADHD · 09/02/2023 20:25

Good luck everyone!!

sending positive vibes, love and hugs to all amazing parents for tomorrow!!

@QuiteAJourney love your thread!! Will be thinking of you tonight 😍

LoveMyADHD · 09/02/2023 20:24

Redapples81 · 09/02/2023 19:35

I’m definitely opening wine.

…. Or champagne soon 😉💥🙌😍

SWLParent · 09/02/2023 20:20

Wishing everyone the best of luck! There is a big bigger picture to this, and I hope we can bear that in mind! Our DCs have worked hard and that in itself already shows that they are successful!

EmotiveBubblez · 09/02/2023 20:17

Good luck for tomorrow everyone.

sugarcookie5 · 09/02/2023 20:15

Thank you for this great thread!! Wishing everyone luck!!!

momomamiko · 09/02/2023 20:15

This thread has been a major help and support for me in making it through so far.

Wishing everyone a day full of wonderful news tomorrow!

Lolakath19 · 09/02/2023 20:09

Wishing everyone the best for tomorrow and no matter what happen we need to remember that it is just a step in our DC education :) it does not define who they will be and where they will end up! so even if we don't end up with our first choice our second... there are still opportunities to move schools etc!

Dallasdays · 09/02/2023 20:05

Tomorrow is going to be so surreal! I have tried to clear my work so that I have as little as possible to do, as whatever happens, it's sure to be an emotionally charged day. Thanks to everyone for sharing the journey and sending best of luck to all DCs and stressed out mums for tomorrow!

FriendlyMom · 09/02/2023 20:03

@Lolakath19 ❤️❤️

Such a long day today. Hoping for an early night and fingers crossed! The end is near!!! It's been an amazing (albeit stressful) experience. Not wishing it on anyone!
Good luck tomorrow everyone!

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QuiteAJourney · 09/02/2023 19:42

LondonMum20222 · 09/02/2023 19:38

Lovely post! And it's worth reminding all the DCs of that before they head off to school tomorrow. Just to commit to this process and get through it is such a huge achievement in itself. They should all be incredibly proud of themselves (and the results - at this stage, with so many clever DCs in the running - are somewhat down to luck. It's not a rejection if you've got to the final stage. It's simply a numbers game).

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I so agree. This is tough process to go through and I have said to my DD on several occasions that I would not have been able to cope with it like she has done - conquering her fears and anxieties and coming out with a smile (or not) but readying herself for the next one!
Independently of the results, there is a massive achievement in how DC have gone about it and we should not stop reminding ourselves and them of that.

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VickiMent · 09/02/2023 19:42

A lot of wine for me this week! It was much needed! Very proud of all the DC for everything they have been through. I love living in south west London but the school entry process has been trying.

Good luck to all for tomorrow and Saturday.

LondonMum20222 · 09/02/2023 19:38

Yarnie · 09/02/2023 19:35

A useful reminder. I was so proud of my DS walking into a strange school to do this hard thing (multiple times). He has significant anxiety issues and it was by no means a done deal that he would manage to sit the exams. Whatever the outcome tomorrow, I already couldn’t be prouder of him.

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Lovely post! And it's worth reminding all the DCs of that before they head off to school tomorrow. Just to commit to this process and get through it is such a huge achievement in itself. They should all be incredibly proud of themselves (and the results - at this stage, with so many clever DCs in the running - are somewhat down to luck. It's not a rejection if you've got to the final stage. It's simply a numbers game).