To take DS1 out of school 1/2 a day early so he can go and watch DS2 read a prayer at the Infant School Easter service???

ToccataAndFudge · 2010-03-17T23:51:45+00:00

>>>>> DS2 (6 - YR1) is very excited, he's one of 5 children that have been picked to read (out of 60 of them) at the infant school Easter service on the last day of term. DS1 is almost as excited for him..........so much so he's asked if I can borrow a video camera off someone and record it so he can watch it ! DS1's Junior School service is on the morning of the 31st March, DS2's is in the afternoon of the same day (last day of term). I shall ask XH if he'll go and watch DS2 doing his little prayers - it's only about 6 lines long - but he's very proud of it none the less).......however tbh I'll be very surprised if he does....... Would IBU to take DS1 out of school after he's done his Easter Service (so he misses the last afternoon of term) so he can come to the Infant school service to watch his brother????

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ToccataAndFudge · 17/03/2010 23:51

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FrozenChocolate · 17/03/2010 23:56

Do it. They'll be so proud of each other. I did it with mine a few years ago.

Alambil · 18/03/2010 00:59

do it

not much real work will be done on the last afternoon, I bet!

kreecherlivesupstairs · 18/03/2010 06:18

Another vote for do it.

MamaG · 18/03/2010 06:20

Ah take him!

JackBauer · 18/03/2010 06:40

Do it, do it, do it, do it!

gingernutlover · 18/03/2010 07:07

how lovely for him to want to go

it's a nice idea - I don't think my school would allow it as authorised absense though purely because if they allow you others may want to do the same (this year and at other events), but worth a try asking.

DecorHate · 18/03/2010 07:23

I wouldn't tbh but I suppose it depends on how often children take part in things....and where you draw the line. Do you plan to do this for every class assembly, nativity play, etc. Are the two schools on the same site?

You will also risk looking a bit PFBish about the whole thing (I realise he is not your PFB!)

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ToccataAndFudge · 18/03/2010 08:23

Decor - this isn't the first time he's taken part in something (although first "speaking" bit) and I'm sure it won't be the last....but I won't do it again.

There are reasons for me wanting to do it this occasion......and tbh I think with the schools knowing our current situation I don't think I'll have a problem getting authorised absence.

They're on different sites. They're "linked" but not the same school (iykwim)

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