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Habs or John Lyon for DD?

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miradera · 15/02/2023 00:07

Hi, my first post here! DD has been offered a place in Habs Girls and John Lyon.
I'm in agony!
DD likes Habs but I've read so many negative posts about toxic environment and poor pastoral care.
John Lyon, on the other hand, is closed to us but it's still mainly boys school with only few girls on the classes from what I've heard.
I don't want DD to end up unhappy on super selective school. She is highly academic but so sensitive.
Please, share your opinion if you know both schools. Thank you!

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Kittylondon · 15/02/2023 00:22

I don’t really know, he says he doesn’t like it! Sorry not to be more helpful.

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miradera · 15/02/2023 00:14

Kittylondon · 15/02/2023 00:12

Quite limited experience but a friend’s son is at John Lyons and wants to leave. I wouldn’t send a sensitive girl to a mainly boys’ school. I’ve had friends with children who have been at Habs girls who have done really well. Children do move around later if she really doesn’t get on there ..

Thank you so much for your reply! May I ask why does your friend's son want to leave JL? What is the problem?

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Kittylondon · 15/02/2023 00:12

Quite limited experience but a friend’s son is at John Lyons and wants to leave. I wouldn’t send a sensitive girl to a mainly boys’ school. I’ve had friends with children who have been at Habs girls who have done really well. Children do move around later if she really doesn’t get on there ..