Class of '18 nattering as they head in different directions.

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Hope this works. On phone with dodgy signal.

Omg!! Now they are discussing having two groups. One for high achievers and one for 'normal' children. Makes me realise how great this group is! So supportive whatever our DCs achievements.

Now they are discussing having two groups. One for high achievers and one for 'normal' children

With both DS1 ('normal') and DS2 (high achiever) I appreciated being part of an inclusive group that encompassed the whole range.

I've lurked Marmite and wasn't sure about posting. We managed very inclusive groups here and for my DS1 two years ago.

Fantasy hope your DD is ok those evening.

That's just wrong. On so many levels.
The words "get a grip" come to mind.

Seriously @marmiteloversunite ? That puts me off 😞. Well DD unlikely to get 9x 9's, so I guess I'll be on the normal thread! Can't wait to see how they differentiate in the thread titles. Do you think those on high achiever thread need to prove their DC skills?

So DS registered online today. Also ordered an A2 collage canvas for his fave photos (chose a layout with 15 photos), wowcher offer £9 + postage. Also printed 45 pics using free print app (just pay postage). Hole all arrive before he goes.
I was looking at hanging storage things for in wardrobe as there are no drawers/shelves. Need to buy coat hangers.

They seem to have calmed down a bit now. Go and have a lurk and see what you think. I want a thread where I don't need to compete about grades and can have a good moan!

Well done Starfleet . I bought the door wedge today. Not sure if anyone really uses them bar on the first day.

Fantasy I hope your DD is recovering well.

Flatmouse we can register from tomorrow. Hoping it's not going to be too stressful!

Fantasy I hope your DD is feeling ok. Has she got to stay in or can you bring her home?

It is strange - the GSCE thread made me think a lot about how my children received their gsce grades despite my interventions/non-interventions, and really all the hand holding and handwringing was unimportant to them [although of course important to me at times... They are really are responsible for their own achievements aren't they...we can be nice and make them food/listen but we cannot change what they actually get. THEY get the marks not us. And it was the same with A levels, whether I screamed or exhorted or sympathised wasn't really the point was it? It was their show. Catharsis is kicking in!!!

Just been to an incredibly long Sixth Form meeting at Ds2's school, my first time there at Sixth Form. I feel like writing a contract right now with ds2's help. I am not responsible for your A levels. I can be interested, yes, I can secretly wish I could re-write write your coursework, yes, but this is up to you, and you alone.

I went to a shop today and looked at duvets and duvet covers. And things like colanders. I thought what ds1's reaction would be. running off with a headache. He can take his existing duvet with him, I've decided. He is singing again, thank goodness and getting up at a normal time. I think he is feeling motivated again after lots of exercise in Ireland.

marmite I’ve just had a read of that thread too,my DD will be going into year 11. It’s a bit intense for me, I’m still recovering from the stresses of A levels and can’t quite get myself worked up about GCSE’s just yet! Maybe we need a thread for “Post A level weary parents getting ready for round 2”.

I'm now watching it. More focussed on DD post GCSE options than actual work/mocks, but I guess that will change throughout the year! She's so different to DS, certainly I won't be invited to micro manage revision (as per DS GCSEs).

DS1 will be taking some of the hangers from his wardrobe. I did wonder about hanging shelf things, but will wait & see what the storage situation is like first.

The collage printed on canvas sounds good. DH and I have had a photo book made for DS1, but we're keeping it as a surprise to give him just before he goes.

I’ve got to go to a six form meeting for dc2this week. Aren’t they tedious! You hear the same things every year. However, I feel I ought go.

For dc1, I bought a large box of hangers from Costco.

marmite
Gosh that sounds intense and absolutely ludicrous! It should be inclusive as parents of high and low achievers often encounter similar issue regardless of their ability,
Yes she’s home came home at 6pm and went in at 7:30
Dd is resting she said she read through her notes as she was alone in the room the gynaecologist registrar who she first saw wrote in her notes she was obese and at risk of type 2 diabetes and if she didn’t seek to loose rate it would increase likelihood of premature death we laughed together and about how her first hospital notes are handwritten not typed. How times have changed, huh? Don’t think your supposed to read your file but oh well

She’s registered for Santander but realised she sent a screenshot of her ucas congrats you’ve met your conditions of your firm university so awaiting their response as to if they’ll accept that

*loose weight

Fantasy Glad DD is out and recovering.

Marmite I've got DS2 going into year 11 and doing GCSEs next year...not sure which group I'd go in if we're splitting between normal and high achievers, surely that's something that will only be known after the results are out? DS2 wants to do vetmed so would certainly hope to be a high achiever, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will be

I'm starting to feel the panic now...I had a bit of a wobble on Sunday when I realised it was only 3 weeks until he actually goes. That seems no time at all. I'm not ready

Fantasy glad your DD's op went well, hope she's recovering and feeling better today. Fingers crossed you get some good accommodation news soon.

I think DD is ready to go and get started now. I'm back at work and DD2 started 6th form yesterday, her shifts at work have reduced ready for her leaving - she spent yesterday packing and has done as much as she can at this point.
She's planning to spend today and the rest of this week doing as much pre-reading as possible.

Is it wrong that I am so uninvolved with DS2 who is taking GCSEs next year? He is a totally different kettle of fish and I’m afraid i’m Going for ‘as long as you get the grades to get to do the a levels you want to do’ support. Having seen how unimportant they are once you get to sixth form....
They are at different schools, DS1 went to an academically selective school and all grades are important, seeing the amount of stress he was under I am relieved that DS2 is at a comp and will work but is not under the added stress of tying to get top grades in all subjects. It really isn’t worth the stress.

fantasy glad she is recovering and that you were able to laugh at the hospital notes. They can be ludicrous at times.

Well it is here. The last day. We go early tomorrow. Today will be spent packing and other last minute things including adjustments to both her chairs. I hope they can actually be done on the spot as I don't fancy wrangling wheelchair services once we get there on top of everything else.

I confess to feeling quite panicky. She has been away from home before but only on school trips or in hospital. She is keen to go but also very nervous. We have prepared for as many eventualities as we can but there is still room for the unexpected.

I was thinking about you earlier NoHaudin. I’ll be arriving just after you leave, so if your DD needs help from a random stranger any time between then and next Wednesday, I’m happy to help.

DD thinks she will fit everything into a small wheeled case. “I’m not taking everything” 🙄😂 You can barely get into our utility room as it is for piles of ‘stuff’.

Thanks Hardwick . I am leaving Sunday afternoon.
Don't know whether to bother going to the parents' talk on Saturday.

DS seems quite excited about the prospect of leaving but only when his GF isn't here not very often as it feels like she has moved in

She was saying yesterday that she has no idea about when freshers is and hasn't tried to contact anyone who will be leaving in her halls. She got her first choice but really doesn't seem at all enthusiastic about going. I'm hoping that she won't make DS feel guilty for trying to enjoy his time....

*Living not leaving!