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Can I just boast

29 replies

FlamingoShrimps · 27/09/2019 16:40

That my son (14) has been chosen to work with his local college in a High Achievers Programme because of his science work.

Theyre also already suggesting university and say there will be guidance to apply for Oxford and Cambridge.

I know this is just a letter and in reality it doesn't mean he will be attending those places at all, but to even see that someone has looked at him and has seen that POTENTIAL makes me incredibly proud.

Neither his Father or I attended college and I've always regretted it.
He seems really positive about it and I'm just brimming with excitement and what could lie ahead for him.

We all want our children to do better than us and I certainly wasn't as smart as he is.

I don't really know what I'm trying to say.

I'm just proud if him.

OP posts:
Wildorchidz · 27/09/2019 16:43

That’s lovely to hear!
Well done to your boy ⭐️

mammabella1 · 27/09/2019 16:44

Congrats to your son! Very exciting for him (and you!). Star

Original poster
FlamingoShrimps · 27/09/2019 16:48

Thankyou!

Don't really have anyone to tell IRL!

OP posts:
multivac · 27/09/2019 16:51

That's lovely Flowers

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 27/09/2019 16:52

Well done that lad 👦
You have every reason to be proud.

JMAngel1 · 27/09/2019 16:52

Aaaah go ahead and boast - that is lovely - hope he goes onto great things.

Suebnm · 27/09/2019 16:52

It was lovely to read your great news, cheered me up when I needed it!

startingtoday · 27/09/2019 16:53

Great news!

BlingADingDing · 27/09/2019 16:54

Well done to your boy ! Boast way 👍

Ninkaninus · 27/09/2019 16:54

Congratulations! This was so lovely to read, and you are right to be very proud and excited. Smile

GreatBigNoise · 27/09/2019 16:57

That’s really exciting. I bet your son is delighted 🥳🥳🥳

Knittedfairies · 27/09/2019 17:00

Well done Shrimpsson!

merryhouse · 27/09/2019 17:03

FlowersStarGlitterball

Congratulations! It's great to hear when schools offer guidance.

Some of the threads on here make it sound incredibly difficult and dependent on parental insider knowledge ("months of stress, anxiety and activity. The application process was all-consuming" is a verbatim quote, and that's just the mother); but my part in the process was limited to asking whether he'd remembered to finish the application! (and yes, he had.) If your school's already talking about it, I imagine they're pretty much on the ball and you shouldn't need to worry too much beyond checking that he's following their advice.

Incidentally, there's various extra bits of funding available too, and the accommodation is mostly college-owned, so despite the presence of some ridiculously rich and posh people you may even find that there are fewer worries there than in a less prestigious university.

steppemum · 27/09/2019 17:08

Oh lovely shrimps!
It is so nice to be able to boast about them sometimes isn't it?

Well done to him and you too x x

cacklingmags · 27/09/2019 17:08

Well Done that boy. Congratulations to all of you.

CleanAndPaidFor · 27/09/2019 17:16

Lovely! Well done to you all.

RonMexico · 27/09/2019 17:25

Such lovely news, well done him!

anothernamereally · 27/09/2019 17:25

How fantastic- well done to you all

GrumpyMcGrumpFace · 27/09/2019 17:27

how excellent - best of luck to him!

Nippybutsweet · 27/09/2019 17:34

Fantastic News!!! Well done your boy and well done to Mum & Dad for raising him, sky's the limit! x

ImAShowPony · 27/09/2019 17:35

What great news. Congratulations to your son. You must be so proud of his achievements, his attitude and his motivation. Keep up with your support and encouragement.

MrsBungle · 27/09/2019 17:40

Ah that’s lovely. You must be very proud 😊

Livebythecoast · 27/09/2019 17:52

Well done to your mini flamingoshrimp!
What lovely news and you've every right to boast and to be so very proud!
Give him a treat and you as parents deserve 🥂 too x

Rosere · 27/09/2019 17:56

Aw congratulations that's absolutely lovely news to read. I've no doubt you are beyond proud. Tell everyone x

Babymamaroon · 27/09/2019 17:58

How excellent! Well done and you have every reason to be proud as punch!