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Class of 18. No need for new school shoes

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 29/08/2019 07:16

Old thread:www.mumsnet.com/Talk/further_education/3478916-Class-of-18-now-in-2019-blimey

A thread for those of us whose kids left school/sixth form/college a year ago. Friendly chat :)

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marmiteloversunite · 25/01/2020 17:10

Thanks!! Give me a nudge if you see it opening Grin

Hardwickwhite · 27/01/2020 15:29

@ShanghaiDiva is everything ok with you. I remember (I think) that you are relocating, but can't remember when. If you are in Shanghai, I hope everything is calm and healthy!

DDs exams went better than expected (still waiting for one mind you) and despite her constant fear, she did not fail, and in fact got really good marks. I hope this helps lift her spirits a little.

Her flat mate has not been around as much as we all hoped/expected and despite insisting that her relationship with her boyfriend was not serious, and they should not all get a flat together, she has pretty much moved in with him. DD had to ask them to please stay the night last week because she had been frightened by noises from another flat, and didn't want to be on her own. DD is used to a busy house, and hates being alone, so we'll give it another while, then perhaps think about letting out the spare room we keep for ourselves. Living alone may suit some, but definitely not DD.

DD2 is doing a couple of offer holders days in the next fortnight. Her closest friends have all had recent changes of heart about their favourites, and she is slowly realising that in a few months they will all be heading in different directions.

Sunndowne · 27/01/2020 19:56

Great news hardwick about exams. Such a boost!

Really sympathise about housemates. My DS has an often a sent flat mate, it's not so much fun.

ShanghaiDiva · 28/01/2020 06:03

@Hardwickwhite
Thanks for thinking of me! I don’t live in Shanghai, but in a city about 280 miles from Wuhan. There are confirmed cases in my city.
The govt. is taking action and public holidays and the start of school have been extended, wearing masks is compulsory in public places with temperature checks at airports and stations.
We had already booked to go away for the Chinese New Year holiday and will now be in Australia for two weeks.
I imagine the number of cases will now start to dramatically increase so not sure what we will go back to mid February.

Sunndowne · 02/02/2020 20:55

Keep safe shanghaidiva. Tricky situation. Are you in Australia now?

ShanghaiDiva · 03/02/2020 00:37

Yes, we arrived in Australia 5 days before they closed the border to non nationals coming from China.

catndogslife · 04/02/2020 16:21

Exciting news today. dd who took her A levels in 2018 and has now received an unconditional offer from her first choice course. It's an HND and she already meets their entry requirements.

raspberryrippleicecream · 04/02/2020 18:46

Excellent news Catndogslife!

HardwickWhite · 05/02/2020 17:28

That is fantastic news Catndogslife I was just saying to someone the other day that it is a pity HNDs are not so common now. I suppose they started to disappear when the old FE Colleges became universities. There are so many jobs where an HND would be perfectly suitable as a grounding, and of course if it goes well and she enjoys it, a degree would be a nice next step too. My DSis did an HND and loved it. She would have hated a degree because she wanted to be out and working asap.

Sunndowne · 08/02/2020 06:41

Lovely news catndogslife. Will she be far from home? Agree HND is a good option for many students.

So will you stay in Australia for a bit Shanghaidiva?

Sunndowne · 08/02/2020 06:45

Very sad what's happening in China

ShanghaiDiva · 08/02/2020 08:02

Sunndowne
We cannot get home even if we wanted to a flights to my city have been cancelled and we would need to fly to shanghai. As there are controls and checks between provinces (I live in Jiangsu province) it can take hours to get anywhere and as would have crossed the province border as would need to self isolate for 14 days.
My dd’s School will be closed until 2nd March and perhaps beyond. Decisions are made but the govt education board, not the school.
We fly to HK on Monday and then uk on Wednesday, no need to self quarantine as It will be over 14 days since we left the mainland, although as we have two long haul flights we will stay in and monitor our health for several days at least.
My dh will stay and work in H.K.
Dd has online learning from Monday so will try and keep things normal for her, but many of her friends are still in China.
Thanks for thinking of us.
Things are so much worse for many people.

raspberryrippleicecream · 09/02/2020 17:44

Shanghai how awful for you all. I hope at least your traveling is trouble free

ShanghaiDiva · 10/02/2020 04:10

Change of plan due to HK quarantine issue, so in Australia for a bit longer then fly from here to HK and on to London with two hours transit in HK. We left China for a planned holiday to Australia, so no warm clothes or coats. Not to worry says my mum, you can borrow from me. She is 80. Pleated skirts and sensible raincoats her i come!

UrsulaPandress · 11/02/2020 12:14

Scary times for you ShanghaiDiva. And not just for the pleated skirts!

NoHaudinMaWheest · 12/02/2020 13:35

shanghai I hope all the travel plans go smoothly.

I am going up to see dd tomorrow. Her eating has really gone down hill and she has an appointment with the eating disorders service on Friday.
I am hoping they can come up with a sensible plan both short and long term. Naturally I am extremely worried about her.

Hardwickwhite · 12/02/2020 14:56

Oh NoHaudin I am so sorry to hear that. My DD has an alternative learning week next week which means no classes - does yours too? It means that DD can come home for a week, which I am looking forward to. It has been a challenging half term. I hope all goes well at her appointment.

NoHaudinMaWheest · 12/02/2020 15:44

I had already planned to go up next week and will still do that; I hope with some kind of plan in place.
I hope you have a good week with your dd.

ShanghaiDiva · 12/02/2020 16:08

nohaudin
Hope your dd gets a suitable plan in place and you have a good visit next week.
Dd and I have arrived in London. She has already complained about the weather! She has not been in the UK since she was two so this is quite the adventure.

HesMyLobster · 25/02/2020 01:09

Goodness Shanghai worrying times for you. I hope you and DD are managing to enjoy spending some time in London and aren't too traumatised by the rain (and the pleated skirts! Grin)

NoHaudin sorry to hear your DD is struggling, hoping you had a good visit with her and things are looking better.

NoHaudinMaWheest · 26/02/2020 11:01

shanghai I hope you have a good holiday and things work out for going back.

DD is now being seen weekly by the Eating Disorders service. She has so far managed to stick to their (mutually agreed) plan and has put on a little weight. Things have to be gradual as she lost so much so quickly.
In a way the strikes have worked in her favour as she has been able to concentrate on eating without having classes to go to.
She still has a long way to go though but at least she is now heading in the right direction.

ThisIsBlossoms · 28/02/2020 14:37

A small step in the right direction for her then. That is good to hear.

DD has not had any classes cancelled due to the current strike. Her very political friend is extremely disappointed by the lack of drama!

ThisIsBlossoms · 02/03/2020 15:41

Epic name change fail!

Bronzegate · 09/03/2020 23:14

NoHaudin
I'm glad to hear that she is accessing treatment.

I'm pleased to report that DS is still healthy and well. He has submitted his preferences for his dissertation topic for next year and is waiting for confirmation of the topic before writing an initial plan.

Knotaknitter · 13/03/2020 08:40

DS survived his assessment weeks without drama which was nice for me. The strike didn't seem to affect him and he's not showing any anxiety over the current health situation other than checking that I'm still well. I suspect that he's put me in the "old and at risk" category with my mother. Thanks DS