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[funkychic]

Hi, A Happy New Year to you.

I've just received the letter saying my DD has got through to the second stage at HABS for the 4+ so I'm over joyed.

I remember you said your DD also got in at 4+, please I beg you tell me what they do with them at the second stage. Apparently it's a one-to-one interview with a teacher. What will she be asked.

Any information will be really useful.

Thanks for your help.xx

Hi funkychic,
Congratulations on getting through to the 2nd stage...I've just spoken to my DD who is now 7 and she told me(as far as she can remember) that she was asked to write her name,do some puzzles,some drawing,also to read a few sentences(however not all children can do this).The teacher also read a story and tested her comprehension.Meanwhile my DH and i had a 1:1 with the headteacher...Its very important that you have questions that you'd like to ask about the school..(This is a mini interview for the parents!)so make sure you're prepared and seem very interested in the school!I was forewarned beforehand so was prepared with questions to ask.I'm sure your DD will be fine...Wishing you all the best...

Thank you soo much for your reply. Your repsonse is much appreciated.

From the account my DD gave all the things you mentioned came up in the playgroup session so it's rather strange that they would ask all that again.

It's really difficult I know because the children don't really remember much from what happened.!!

It also seems strange that they would 'interview' the parents. Of course all the parents would say their child is wonderful and they should pick their daughther!

The only potential concern I have is that my child will be a single sex school for her educational career. Should I bring this up or is this a sore topic??

I am not sure whether you should mention your concern about the single sex education!!(as you said could be a sore subject?!)but it is entirely up to you.The 'interview' with the Parents is really to see what questions you have about the school.You could actually ask what they think are the benefits of having a single sex school as opposed to co-ed?Everything you/partner/husband says will be written down!.As long as your DD is polite and attentive....she'll be fine.please let me know how everything goes...

Rinol

Just wanted to thank you again for your help. My DD got offered a place at both HABS and NLCS and I am totally overjoyed.

I now need to make serious decisions as to where to put her.

Please let me know if you are totally happy with HABS or have any concerns at all.

Thanks.