DD has a place at college!!!! I am a very happy (& potentially permanently broke) mummy - I did my own little dance when I found out!

[KatyMac]

She got a place on the 3 yr diploma at Italia Conti!!

Funding (DaDA) needs to be applied for and is by no means certain, so she might not go!!

But she got a place!!! I am so, so proud!!! can you tell?

Yipee!!!

Coming back down to earth & doing my tax return

She'll be home in an hour - I'll be so pleased to see her!

She wants to actually see the letter!

Super! She'll be so excited! And you can give her a big proud mum squishy hug!

Possibly & an enormous fry-up

Congratulations! She is so composed on that video. Good luck for the future!

Thank you - it did take a while to tape & my editing skills are limited

My teacher wants me to do a show reel next - which is really scary!

Such a shame someone felt the need to comment on her physical appearance whilst ignoring the point of the video (a young girl who has achieved such a lot in a very short amount of time but who clearly knows her areas which need improvement & is asking to be considered for training )

Folks whilst we are adults who are big & ugly enough to take these things our performing kids are children with insecurities. They have it tough & are tough on themselves. They are not finished products.

I am so happy for you both.
I know that you have supported her so well, and am so pleased for you.
Have a big smile on my face, the hard work paid off. Wow.
I hope this doesn't mean you'll stop posting, we need you to keep us updated

MN & MNetters have been a valuable support during the last few years; DD has had her ups & downs (as have I)

I love posting the good stuff, but I do post the bad and the sad as we need the support more then

I think I might still post - I imagine I'll need more help & advise

Thanks Pictures

& now she has 2 places at college

As she has been offered a place at Millennium too!!!!

I have no words at all!!!

Well done to your dd again Katie! She and you must be over the moon!

MARY KING!!!!! She's awesome.
Wow!!!!

I know someone who went to Millenium, its a fab college! Congrats again!

I had to google who Mary King is

Thanks everyone - I am so chuffed

I've just found out - I'm not supposed to tell anyone or they will think she is boasting

Ooops!

Lol - oh dear

I suppose it's hard to be excited and pleased for DD without coming across as gloating

I'm not; and if they (or their parents were enthusing over a high science achievement or atheltics result (something DD would never achieve) I hope I'd be pleased & do a happy dance for them

But I can't not be enthusiastic about this because others can't or won't apply, can I?

God I would be telling EVERYONE!
Re 'gloating'- My Ds1 (age 13) has recently been selected for a 'development player programme' with a Premiership rugby team (basically a 'rugby academy')- He shows huge potential for the future. I couldnt sit on my hands with it and gloated to everyone. Why not? we should SCREAM about their achievements!

Its not 'showing off' - its showing how proud you are- and lets not forget, all the time and financial sacrifices you have to make as a parent to help them get where they are- I think that does warrant a 'Look at us- see where we are'

Best of luck to you KM and to any other parent in similar positions.

_ I wasnt literally 'gloating' btw about my DS- but I was excited and proud!

No - she has every right to celebrate her achievements. And you do too.

The overly humble don't do well in performance arts - you need to be able to tell people why you are so special.

We can all celebrate our children's successes whatever they may be: from a noble prize to a level 1 qualification in basic literacy, if they've worked for it then they have achieved. And KatyMac your daughter hasn't exactly had everything handed to her on a plate.

I know - she has to be at least a bit pushy!!

Just checking I wasn't being a complete numpty

wow that's brilliant, well done xxxx

Thanks Piratecat - I am a happy bunny atm

Well done dd!

Thanks Edam

We just found out if we get funding - it will be enough funding we just might not get it