to think some schools take things too far!

[lisad123]

I had asked permission to dd1 out of school for 2 weeks in few weeks times. You have to fill a form in and say why you want holiday. I explained clearly on the form dh has cancer macmillian have paid for a holiday, but needs to fit in with his appointments. This was the 2 weeks that solted in well, was within the funds macmillian had given us.

Well was told it was unlikely, so was surprised when called into heads office, to discuss.

They wanted to tell me no! why the hell didnt they just to me instead of dragging me in to tell me that?? They said they understood it was a difficult time for us, but it was unacceptable to ask for time off especially as we have only just returned from half term. I did explain that dh was having appointments over half term, but she just looked at me!! I prompely left in tear I feel like im the worse parent ever for wanting a break from it all!

I mean even the days and weeks after diagnosis dd1 was in school every day!

I know I discussed this slightly on another thread, but cant believe she dragged me in!! Am I just being an over emotional wreak?? would you deny me some time out??

now do i drop letter for governors at the office? do you think they will give it to them? or just bin it?

It sounds a good letter-it should get to the governors if you hand it in at the office, or you could give it direct to one of the parent governors and then you would be sure.

Just caught up with this thread. Lisa, your letter is perfect.

I wish you a lovely holiday x

(You have a beautiful family BTW)

Take the time anyway.

Take the time.
My uncle died of bowel cancer two weeks ago tomorrow. We thought he had longer but it was quite sudden in the end.

Anyway, my point is, he has 4 children aged from primary through to senior school, eldest is in A levels.
They have had several holidays over the last year as they knew it was terminal pretty much from diagnosis. (it wasn't spotted until it had spread to his liver).
The schools have both been fab, in fact they are laying on coaches for pupils and teachers to attend his funeral tomorrow.

Perhaps your school needs to take some lessons from that. And if i am correct those two schools are only in the next town from you.

thanks well I handed in the letter, so i will be exspecting a phone call later if i know her!!
Thanks for the comment about my family, they are beutiful (but of course i would say that)

Yes seems odd, someone at the school today said someone was granted holiday when their aunt was sick
oh well all done now, just got to pack Darren is determined we will get there tomorrow, but will just have to see.