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Brit School KS4 2024

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ginman · 20/02/2024 15:52

Hi all,

I thought I'd start a thread for KS4 applications for Brit School as my daughter has her workshop and interview this week and I know we will both be anxiously waiting to here afterwards!

She's applying for Film and Media production strand as is really passionate about working within the film industry..

We have no idea what to expect at the workshop and interview at all!

good luck to anyone else there this week!

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Templeria · 28/04/2024 10:48

Aw amazing news :) Huge well done - he must be so pleased x

Atmywittsend1 · 28/04/2024 09:25

Congrats @Skysti , that’s great news!!

Skysti · 27/04/2024 22:41

Hi everyone, hope you’re all having a nice weekend. Just wanted to send a quick message & let you know that I received an email late yesterday afternoon confirming that my DS has been offered a place at the Brits this September 🥳 I only saw the email this morning by chance, 😬 & it wasn’t sent to my DS just to me & my husband.
IDD have advertised that they have a few spaces left for KS4 & Post 16, so they have extended the application date until the 20th May 2024. This might be the reason why he has been offered a place, but either way we’re thrilled as this is all he’s ever wanted✨
Fingers crossed for@AliWhiting & all the others still waiting on the reserves list, I hope you hear something soon.🤞🏽💞

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ginman · 22/04/2024 16:56

Yes I posted previously how a friends daughter got ‘the call’ the day before term started!!!!

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AliWhiting · 22/04/2024 13:14

I think... imminently! 😬

Skysti · 22/04/2024 07:13

@AliWhiting Not sure about anyone else but we still haven’t heard anything, but I did read on another chat that applicants on the reserve lists can receive confirmation of a space right up until the day schools starts in August 😬 so it could be a long wait. When would you need to let your new employers know whether your going to take the job?

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ginman · 21/04/2024 07:24

AliWhiting · 19/04/2024 14:11

Hi,
Has anyone on any of the reserve lists heard anything...?

I think I'll have to turn down my job offer....
😬

DS did a paid gig at the weekend. Smashed it.
Has booked a music summer course.

Good luck to all those heading to the Brit!

oh no that’s very frustrating … I think the reality is maybe this may not happen until much later perhaps? is it worth a call to check?

Well done on the gig! And sounds like lots of other amazing opportunities coming his way still 🙏🏻

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AliWhiting · 19/04/2024 14:11

Hi,
Has anyone on any of the reserve lists heard anything...?

I think I'll have to turn down my job offer....
😬

DS did a paid gig at the weekend. Smashed it.
Has booked a music summer course.

Good luck to all those heading to the Brit!

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ginman · 17/04/2024 20:10

Pop53 · 17/04/2024 14:21

I phoned too..we had an issue with his portfolio not being received so I just wanted to be safe. All good in the hood!!

That’s great!

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Pop53 · 17/04/2024 14:21

I phoned too..we had an issue with his portfolio not being received so I just wanted to be safe. All good in the hood!!

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ginman · 16/04/2024 18:05

No. We didn’t get anything and I did call them last week and she said not to worry! She said if they hadn’t received the forms they would have chased and checked whether the placed was still wanted. Hope that makes sense! So basically if you have not heard anything she reassured me it was ok :-)

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Pop53 · 16/04/2024 14:59

Just wondering..did anyone get a response email to their acceptance??

HCfitness · 03/04/2024 13:46

🎶hi everyone - if anyone knows any KS4 MUSIC 🎶 people starting this Sept that want to join a parents WhatsApp group then DM me and I can send the link or add them...I just find it useful to keep on top of important dates but understand WhatsApp groups aren't for everyone 😅

Rochestemum · 27/03/2024 17:34

BJUV · 27/03/2024 13:11

Thanks so much for responding. My DS’ interview was a bit chaotic as they were having IT issues - he had also asked to play a song at the end - they said they probably wouldn’t have time…he ended up playing partially whilst they were trying to sort the IT out - he felt they weren’t listening really or maybe they were, and weren’t impressed!! Whatever, it’s a bit of a heart break for him after a lot of hoping and hard work but there was never going to be a space for everyone. I hope he will continue but he’s going to have to get over it first like lots of the other kids that didn’t get the decision they wanted. Good luck to everyone 😘

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I'd say that is pretty good grounds to appeal. X

Avoca26 · 27/03/2024 14:04

Hi - my daughter is also on the reserve list for MT. Two of her school friends have been offered places for MT and Music.
She is upset, but onwards! Will think about prospects for sixth form. Thanks for this thread, has been v helpful.

Millsy82 · 27/03/2024 14:02

AliWhiting · 27/03/2024 13:19

I'd like to stay in touch with others on the reserve list.

Is it ok to do that here or shall I start another thread?

😊

We’re on the reserve list for MT but I would still like to hear how you guys get on x

AliWhiting · 27/03/2024 13:19

I'd like to stay in touch with others on the reserve list.

Is it ok to do that here or shall I start another thread?

😊

BJUV · 27/03/2024 13:11

Atmywittsend1 · 27/03/2024 11:30

Hi @BJUV , I’m really sorry your DC didn’t get a place. My DC didn’t send any audio/video recordings beforehand, even though the attachment to the email invite to audition mentioned something about playing the same piece submitted in the online video but I assumed it was wrong/not applicable.

The only other thing my DC did apart from the solo performance was at the end of the interview, as the email invite said the student could share something they had made, so my DC played them a song they’d written/recorded at home with logic.

I think part of it is sheer luck to be honest, I’m sure your son didn’t miss anything. Who knows what they are looking for. My DC’s friend went for MT and she is absolutely phenomenal, just played the lead in their big weekend/after-school MT class show a couple of weeks ago and still didn’t get in. I would’ve said she was a dead cert so I’m baffled!

Thanks so much for responding. My DS’ interview was a bit chaotic as they were having IT issues - he had also asked to play a song at the end - they said they probably wouldn’t have time…he ended up playing partially whilst they were trying to sort the IT out - he felt they weren’t listening really or maybe they were, and weren’t impressed!! Whatever, it’s a bit of a heart break for him after a lot of hoping and hard work but there was never going to be a space for everyone. I hope he will continue but he’s going to have to get over it first like lots of the other kids that didn’t get the decision they wanted. Good luck to everyone 😘

Wednesdsy5 · 27/03/2024 12:49

emmaw1405 · 27/03/2024 12:36

We are Musical Theatre - on reserve list.

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Well done to your daughter.
reserve list is a very big accomplishment!
I think we will try again for sixth form too.

emmaw1405 · 27/03/2024 12:36

Wednesdsy5 · 27/03/2024 12:02

Hi been following the thread, can I ask did anyone get accepted for Musical Theatre?

We had a no yesterday, just considering if we should go through the appeal process.
anybody else considering?

We are Musical Theatre - on reserve list.

emmaw1405 · 27/03/2024 12:32

I did ask about the reserve list and if the kids are a "number" on that list and was told that isn't how they do it. If a place becomes available they will look at all on the reserve list and they replace like for like i.e if you are out of catchment that is who they will replace you with. If it was a boy they will look to replace with a boy.

My DD was fine with it - she was happy she made the reserve list and will try again for 6th form. At least she knows she can now start auditioning for things now.

Well done to all that got in!

Wednesdsy5 · 27/03/2024 12:24

Millsy82 · 27/03/2024 12:18

I know of 4 that’s got in. 2 in catchment and 2 OOC. I also know of 5 reserves been given out but I’m sure there are lots more. I think if you appeal you have to have evidence of special grounds like perhaps a bereavement or something. Not 💯 sure though x

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Thanks, I wondered if they were still deciding as hadn’t heard of anyone being offered a place!
yes I think you are right about the special circumstances, and we def don’t have that.

Millsy82 · 27/03/2024 12:18

Wednesdsy5 · 27/03/2024 12:02

Hi been following the thread, can I ask did anyone get accepted for Musical Theatre?

We had a no yesterday, just considering if we should go through the appeal process.
anybody else considering?

I know of 4 that’s got in. 2 in catchment and 2 OOC. I also know of 5 reserves been given out but I’m sure there are lots more. I think if you appeal you have to have evidence of special grounds like perhaps a bereavement or something. Not 💯 sure though x

Wednesdsy5 · 27/03/2024 12:02

Hi been following the thread, can I ask did anyone get accepted for Musical Theatre?

We had a no yesterday, just considering if we should go through the appeal process.
anybody else considering?

Atmywittsend1 · 27/03/2024 11:30

Hi @BJUV , I’m really sorry your DC didn’t get a place. My DC didn’t send any audio/video recordings beforehand, even though the attachment to the email invite to audition mentioned something about playing the same piece submitted in the online video but I assumed it was wrong/not applicable.

The only other thing my DC did apart from the solo performance was at the end of the interview, as the email invite said the student could share something they had made, so my DC played them a song they’d written/recorded at home with logic.

I think part of it is sheer luck to be honest, I’m sure your son didn’t miss anything. Who knows what they are looking for. My DC’s friend went for MT and she is absolutely phenomenal, just played the lead in their big weekend/after-school MT class show a couple of weeks ago and still didn’t get in. I would’ve said she was a dead cert so I’m baffled!