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Y11 2023/24 thread 5 - results!

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Techno56 · 21/07/2024 12:10

New thread as no 4 is nearly full

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Darkbutstarrynight · 22/07/2024 08:48

I have been lurking on here as DD just finishing year 10.....but she has sadly starred self-harming which we believe is due to the pressure of up-coming exams. Sorry to jump on, but I wondered if any if you had such issues and NY suggestions you has for helping to manage the stress? Thanks in advance....

WarningOfGails · 21/07/2024 20:41

No uniform for DD at her big FE college. We got an email about travel pass this week - it’s £270 ish per term for the train ticket… she says she got some transition work but not much & she hasn’t really looked at it yet…

MrsHamlet · 21/07/2024 20:38

I will only be going in for results - whistle stop visits. Off on my travels tomorrow :)

Philandbill · 21/07/2024 20:35

MrsHamlet · 21/07/2024 20:06

Please don't wish the summer away! Getting here has been a killer...

It has! I'm going into school all of this next week to prep and clear my office. Then a lovely trip to Edinburgh for a few days to see old friends. Can't wait.

MrsHamlet · 21/07/2024 20:06

Please don't wish the summer away! Getting here has been a killer...

JessyCarr · 21/07/2024 18:10

No uniform here and not even a dress code beyond “be decent”. But if they are picked for sports teams there will be uniform sports kit to buy.

JustHereWithMyPopcorn · 21/07/2024 18:07

Thanks for the new thread @Techno56 no uniform for DS but suits instead. He’s inheriting his brothers for now..

hels71 · 21/07/2024 17:53

Thanks for the new thread. No uniform at all for DD.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 21/07/2024 17:49

It’s black trousers (or skirt), shirt with the school logo and optional jumper. No official school coat but it has to be black

Completely different from nursery to year 11 who wear navy trousers or skirts, polos and sweatshirts and have to have one of the official school coats.

Pharos · 21/07/2024 17:24

@Techno56 thanks!!
Ds has his first week of nothing, post gardening and work exp and is looking forward to a fair few lie-ins. I’m lining him up to tidy the garden for £ but will give him a couple of days off 😁
@Muchtoomuchtodo sixth form uniform? What do they have to wear? Requirement for ds is a suit, shirt and tie given to them on 1st day. Sixth form is the only mixed bit of the school so girls also have to have ‘smart business attire’

Muchtoomuchtodo · 21/07/2024 14:38

I’ve made an appointment to get sixth form uniform sorted well before results day. Is that tempting fate?!

Philandbill · 21/07/2024 14:16

Five weeks to results, I'd like them to go slowly as this is my summer holiday 😁

Waspie · 21/07/2024 13:52

Thanks @Techno56

Counting the days to results day now.

DS has got some voluntary work for a tennis camp week in August. He's really pleased to get the offer and it will look good on his CV when he tries to get a paid job (hopefully!).

Spacecowboys · 21/07/2024 13:52

Place marking 😂

Laserwho · 21/07/2024 13:03

Less than 5 weeks now. Carnt come soon enough.

AIstolemylunch · 21/07/2024 12:56

Not long to go for results! Hope DS got into sixth form!