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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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LoveMyADHD · 08/02/2023 22:28

@HawaiiWake apologies that was for @Didsomeonesay

LoveMyADHD · 08/02/2023 22:27

@HawaiiWake of course I did , factually it’s an awful situation , possibly raises further questions, and it will be a difficult time for future parents too

wishing good luck is all it is , nothing to worry about in terms of my intentions

Didsomeonesay · 08/02/2023 22:22

@HawaiiWake

Very well put. I’ll be sending in my forms signed by the end of this week.

As a mother with a child at the school I can’t express how incredible they have been this week.

They’ve had counselling sessions for all children, they were supportive and professional yet still somehow managed to get offers out this week when the vast majority had assumed that they would pause proceedings.

@LoveMyADHD thank you for your concern though. I’m sure you meant well by your comment.

HawaiiWake · 08/02/2023 22:07

LoveMyADHD · 08/02/2023 20:56

Have to say good luck with decision making to all Epsom offers holder

news update this evening would make me really nervous around certain decisions school made on their hire … not easy on anyone who have EC as top choice… good luck all

Really sad what happened but I believe Epsom have handled this difficult time well. Their decision would be based on her extensive experience as head for 6 years at Croydon High School, part of the GDST, independent girls school network.

noideaboutanything · 08/02/2023 21:54

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Totally agree with this.

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QuiteAJourney · 08/02/2023 21:25

@RedDogBlueDog very interesting. Those are very much some of the things I would be looking for, tbh.

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LoveMyADHD · 08/02/2023 20:56

Have to say good luck with decision making to all Epsom offers holder

news update this evening would make me really nervous around certain decisions school made on their hire … not easy on anyone who have EC as top choice… good luck all

knopka · 08/02/2023 20:50

Congratulations to those with offers , fingers crossed for WL and commiserations for all no offers, this process is hard.

Because its driving me crazy, has anyone's child at Emanuel interviews had Ms M Galbraith do the interviews? I am trying to work out who interviewed my children and they keep changing the name as the time goes on. Just curious. I caught a glimpse of her but not the name.

Lolakath19 · 08/02/2023 20:41

I had my heart racing when I saw the email from WHS on my phone with title half cut it reads 11+ outcome. I opened it and just saw very short message and no attachment and I told myself it is a no. Took my 30s to realise it was just to inform they will email on Friday..
This 11+ makes me crazy...

sugarcookie5 · 08/02/2023 20:07

Ahhh two days to go til Ibstock news!!!!!

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QuiteAJourney · 08/02/2023 19:54

@KindergartenKop Roll on indeed! It cannot arrive too soon, as far as I am concerned...

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sugarcookie5 · 08/02/2023 19:54

Firenze12 · 08/02/2023 18:57

Sounds like you are on it! I think that once schools have got more of idea of acceptances, then they will be in a better place to know how much bursary they can offer. Good luck @sugarcookie5

Thank you so much! Seeing Feltonfleet this Friday so looking forward to that

KindergartenKop · 08/02/2023 19:50

@QuiteAJourney it's ok, my panic isn't your fault! Roll on Friday!

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QuiteAJourney · 08/02/2023 19:27

KindergartenKop · 08/02/2023 18:57

@QuiteAJourney I've been cool 😎 and calm up until now but your mention of Mega Friday has made me nervous now! I can't believe it's two days away!!!

Not my intention to panic but a light-hearted attempt to convey the impact of the event! (at least on this thread!!)
Like you, I have been (relatively) cool until now but as the time approaches I am definitely getting more stressed.

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QuiteAJourney · 08/02/2023 19:09

SamPoodle123 · 08/02/2023 18:44

And if WHS has a portal, perhaps people can check it the morning, as it might be updated before the emails come out. I plan to check morning of for FHSS.

They do have a portal. Interestingly, they do not mention post, so they seem to have gone fully electronic / digital.

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KindergartenKop · 08/02/2023 18:57

@QuiteAJourney I've been cool 😎 and calm up until now but your mention of Mega Friday has made me nervous now! I can't believe it's two days away!!!

Firenze12 · 08/02/2023 18:57

Sounds like you are on it! I think that once schools have got more of idea of acceptances, then they will be in a better place to know how much bursary they can offer. Good luck @sugarcookie5

sugarcookie5 · 08/02/2023 18:48

Firenze12 · 08/02/2023 18:31

@sugarcookie5 can you go back to the senior schools you have offers with and see if they can adjust the bursary amount? Prep schools also a good option.

Yes! That’s the plan! Thank you! I’ve emailed and explained we’d struggle to send Dc there with B amount offered but it would be our first choice and as we were cleared for the full B is there any way we can discuss etc- so hoping! Been ringing around and emailing preps and have meeting this Friday with one!

SamPoodle123 · 08/02/2023 18:44

And if WHS has a portal, perhaps people can check it the morning, as it might be updated before the emails come out. I plan to check morning of for FHSS.

SamPoodle123 · 08/02/2023 18:43

QuiteAJourney · 08/02/2023 18:36

Back to the wait on offers for 11+ and "Mega-Friday" - WHS has emailed confirming that they will be sending emails by midday on Friday and making clear that they would be happy speaking with those with an offer / rejection / on waiting list.
Hope others would do similarly.

I find this interesting, the feedback that would be given when candidates do not get an offer or WL after the interview. Would it be because marks were on the lower side of the pass rate most likely? Or during the interview they were nervous etc. Or something in the reference? I know it depends on the case. But I am just really curious on how the selection takes place when you make it to interview round. How much weight the school puts on marks versus interview and reference.

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QuiteAJourney · 08/02/2023 18:36

Back to the wait on offers for 11+ and "Mega-Friday" - WHS has emailed confirming that they will be sending emails by midday on Friday and making clear that they would be happy speaking with those with an offer / rejection / on waiting list.
Hope others would do similarly.

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Firenze12 · 08/02/2023 18:31

@sugarcookie5 can you go back to the senior schools you have offers with and see if they can adjust the bursary amount? Prep schools also a good option.

poppybuttons · 08/02/2023 17:51

@sugarcookie5 , great news! I'm not a parent but it's meant to be a lovely school and very use to signing up Year 6's at this point for a Sept start in year 7.

sugarcookie5 · 08/02/2023 17:48

MomFromSE · 08/02/2023 17:10

Congrats to all those with offers at Epsom!

@sugarcookie5 you could try Dulwich Prep London. They offer bursaries and lose plenty of boys at the 11 plus so typically have space.

Best of luck

Ah thank you! Will email them most appreciated!!!!