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fuchsia0703 · 16/11/2006 11:08

My daughter took her invitations to school yesterday for her party (mid December). Got them out nice and early cos of Christmas, end of term and also because we don't really know anyone or when their birthdays are etc. as we moved areas/schools earlier this year. DD came out of school saying it was also 1 of her friends parties that day but she thought it was a different time. Later on, the mother phoned and it is an exact clash of times. She had already phoned her venue and they cannot shift it. I am waiting for a call back from our organiser to see if she has any alternative slots (which I doubt at this time of year). I am really cheesed off about the whole thing .. DD has had a tough year and finds it really difficult to make friends as she has SEN. Soon after we arrived at school, I invited a few girls round for a tea party and only 1 came because it turned out to be someone elses party.

What would people do if I can't change our day. I am only trying to do this because I fear because we are new that children will choose to go to the other party (my DD is rather difficult at times) and we will be left with a party and no children.

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southeastastra · 16/11/2006 11:58

oh blimey what a pain! how old is your daughter? maybe the organiser can sort out something before or after the other party

dueat44 · 16/11/2006 12:01

If there is a pretty high overlap between guests (ie, most come from the same class), perhaps you could ask the other Mum if it could be a shared party? If she is nice, and you explain that your DC is still new and a bit out of it, she will hopefully say yes (and it would be cheaper for you both, plus you could pretty much guarantee a full turn out).

Mala · 16/11/2006 12:13

Has the other girl invited the whole class? If so, I would check to see if I could change the day of your party, if you think it is more likely that the children would go to the other one. If not, are they any non-school friends you could invite. Your dd might also be better friends with a few children in her class than this other child and they might prefer come to her party. If you can get a small group of children together than you can continue on the original day. I do sympathise with you though!

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fuchsia0703 · 16/11/2006 12:45

The other girl has a twin in another class so isn't going to want to share with us. DD doesn't really have any out of school friends except one girl. Hopefully it has been sorted as I have just this second had a call and have accepted a date to change the party to theweekend before. I will be sending out updates and hopefully no one else will have a party on that date!

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southeastastra · 16/11/2006 14:57

oh glad you could move the day, hope she has a lovely birthday. let us know!

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