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Update - real school dilemma

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wangle99 · 09/02/2006 13:28

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and comments.

We have spoken to the school and they have a teacher nearby who is willing to take DD in everyday, we were looking to liftshare with another parent but none really wanted to! I suppose it's a bit too much to take on.

DD has spent last few days trying to convince me she was ill so she didn't have to go to school - she really hates it and it makes me so upset as she's such a bright child who used to love learning.

She is going to be ecstatic when she knows we are sending her back there - one happy 8 year old!

Thanks again

Sarah

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Aero · 09/02/2006 13:30

Can you post a link to previous thread please? I'm curious. Glad she's happy though.

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wangle99 · 09/02/2006 14:39

Really cannot work out how to do links I'm afraid..

www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=43&threadid=143699&stamp=060205204838

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LIZS · 09/02/2006 14:50

Pleased it has a happy ending and you have found a way to make it work. I suppose you still have the boarding option when she is older if it gets too much for her. Was it the school shown again last night on TV, boys in turquoise and red striped ties and red edged blazers ? If so it looked idyllic. Hoep your dd is very happy back there

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wangle99 · 09/02/2006 16:38

It was the school shown last night on the programme - we actually managed to see it! DD was overjoyed to see her friends, the classroom shown with the two boys in was her classroom but no glimpse of her!

It is idyllic - what you saw last night is definately what you get.

We will still consider the boarding option if she wants it.

PS school can be seen here www.polwhelehouse.co.uk

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Beetroot · 09/02/2006 16:40

here is the thread

Marina · 09/02/2006 16:44

Missed the original thread wangle but feel you have very much done the right thing for your dd. hope it all works out well, lifts included.

Beetroot · 09/02/2006 16:44

wangle, that must have been so exciting, dfor her to be offered an85% scholarship.

You ight consider fliexi boarding. Perhaps 2 or 3 nights a week. That si what we did fro the first few years, before we moved nearer.

sylvm · 09/02/2006 17:27

That's brilliant Wangle - when will she start and when are you going to tell her?

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wangle99 · 09/02/2006 19:53

I think we are definately doing the right thing.

She won't start till next term (after Easter) I figure it's a 'start of the new financial year thing'!!

Not sure when to tell her yet, am going to confirm with the school tomorrow that we would be delighted to take up the place so may well tell her this weekend.

Now the dilemma is do I take her out of her current school and home educate her for 7 weeks (think that is how long it is till she would start there) or leave her there hating it. Nothing is ever simple is it!

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wilbur · 09/02/2006 20:13

wangle99 - I read your other thread before but didn't have time to post. I think you are doing exactly the right thing. Good luck to you and your dd.

LIZS · 09/02/2006 20:29

Depends what it is she hates about it ? Could you use the new school as a motivator, so she can prove herself adn egt as much out of it as she can before she starts. If she is unhappy due to a specific reason, such as she is being bullied, then look at home ed but that may not be as straightforward a thing to undertake as you think. tbh I think 7 weeks could pass pretty quickly.

Aero · 09/02/2006 21:12

Oh yes - I remember that one now - thanks Beety for the link.
That's great wangle. I think you're doing exactly the right thing and I'm sure she'll flourish there.

sylvm · 10/02/2006 11:09

Wangle - saw the school when we watched Seaside Parish last night (we'd video'd it) - looks lovely!

Berries · 10/02/2006 11:21

Glad things are sorted now. We left dd2 in her old school for 3 weeks, until the end of term, and moved her to the new school in Jan. Although she did have a few tricky moments she wasn't nearly as bothered when she knew she had a time limit on it. Could you just talk to her about it, without offering home-schooling, to see what her attitude would be when she knows she's leaving. You may find it's fine.

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wangle99 · 12/02/2006 18:29

Went to the school to confirm the place and they said 'oh she can come back after half term if you like' . So she only has a week left at her current school.

We told her yesterday (let her read the confirmation letter) and she burst into tears! Has been on a high ever since! She's counting down the days till she can go back

Met the teacher who's going to take her and she's lovely too. Fingers crossed it's going to work as well as it seems to be!

Thanks everyone

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hercules · 12/02/2006 18:31

yehhhhhhhh!

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