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Update - missed Grammar School application

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sososocross · 13/09/2017 11:45

So many people have kindly sent pm and a couple of update threads have been started so I wanted to update.

Firstly I really want to thank you all for your help and kindness. I was in a state and without you all I would have lost the plot. You women rule 🏅

Update: They are not letting him do the test and I have told DS. I made the choice to tell him in a vague way and simply stated that something had gone wrong and his application had not been received. I will not lie to him if he asks for more details at a later date, but I couldn't take away his chosen school and his image of his dad in one cruel swoop.

He cried and asked me to sort it out, and I told him I had tried and couldn't. I told him my alternate plans and he relaxed. I also told him I would be coming home early 2x per week from here on, and we would work together on homework, extra study or whatever he chose. If he wants to register for the 12 or 13 plus I will do all I can to assist him. Then we watched guardians of the galaxy and had big cuddle up on the sofa.

So that's where we are.

I am sorry to those I irritated by deleting the thread, I was very worried about the daily mail and any come back. I hope you understand I was having a crisis and listed inappropriate details which could identify my son on the thread.

Please don't mention school details on this thread as I'd rather it all remain anonymous for his sake.

Thanks again for all the kindness, it meant the world to me.

OP posts:
OlennasWimple · 19/10/2017 17:40

Fantastic news, OP!

Missingthesea · 19/10/2017 17:41

Brilliant news soso Grin Huge congratulations to him!

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 19/10/2017 17:41

Well done.
All his hard work paid off.
Hopefully you can decide what school is best for him with plenty of choice

Floralnomad · 19/10/2017 17:42

Brilliant news OP , hope you all have a lovely celebration and he enjoys his new school when he gets there .

sososocross · 19/10/2017 17:45

We're going to Nandos at DS request! DH has promised him a 2 chicken platter Grin

OP posts:
ZoSanDesu · 19/10/2017 17:48

Hard work does pay off! Well done to DS! Make DH drive so you can have a celebratory drink too!!!

InsomniacAnonymous · 19/10/2017 17:49

That's wonderful, news. I'm so pleased. Smile

whatsagoodusername · 19/10/2017 17:58

That's fantastic, well done!!!

Hissy · 19/10/2017 17:59

Your ds is amazing!

HE DID THAT. All by himself!

He’ll go far! Huge hugs to you both.

And yeah, your h is driving, and paying too tbh.

Bucketsandspoons · 19/10/2017 17:59

So pleased to hear your news! Your very motivated son really got the reward he worked so hard for, and so much deserved!

FetchezLaVache · 19/10/2017 18:05

The best update in history! Congratulations, lad, and enjoy that 2 chicken platter - my word, have you earned it!!

PurpleStarInCashmereSky · 19/10/2017 18:14

Oh I'm so happy for you all!

LaContessaDiPlump · 19/10/2017 18:16

Fantastic news!! Very happy for you all Wine

hendricksyousay · 19/10/2017 18:20

Wow !! Amazing news! What a clever young man !!

picklemepopcorn · 19/10/2017 18:23

Wayhey!

Glittertwins · 19/10/2017 18:26

Read from beginning - the news just got better. You must be so proud of him for this Star

Allthebestnamesareused · 19/10/2017 18:27

Wine for you

Star for DS to go with his Nando's.

Fab-u-lous!

LindyHemming · 19/10/2017 18:27

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

ReeOkAh · 19/10/2017 18:28

Oh my! I am so happy for you all. What a fantastic result. Have a wonderful evening at Nando's.

Fourmagpies · 19/10/2017 18:35

That's amazing, well done to DS. I'm crying!

PandorasXbox · 19/10/2017 18:40

What a roller coaster! So happy for you all!

Fishface77 · 19/10/2017 18:48

Fab!
Well done you all Wine

whiteroseredrose · 19/10/2017 18:49

Well done to your DS!

OldEnglishSheepDog · 19/10/2017 18:51

What wonderful news! Happy celebrating!

GeekyWombat · 19/10/2017 18:52

Best update ever. One day you’ll be able to tell your DS how hundreds of random people on the internet cheered his 11+ news.

Epic result, congratulations all and enjoy your well-earned Nandos!

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