AIBU to be angry about this?

[schoty77]

DD is in Year 4. She tried out for the school choir in February and did not make it, despite most of the other girls in her class getting in, including all her friends. It was a big deal to her, as this was the first year she was able to participate and has always been very musical. She asked the teacher why she didn't get in and was told she just wasn't good enough. I was sympathetic to her but assumed the other kids were just better!

Since Feb she has tried out twice more and failed to get in. Now I have a letter home saying she's been cast as the main role in the school showcase (musical) where she will be singing. Same choir teacher has written a comment about her 'great voice'.

I'm fuming. Daughter can't have a place in the choir (misses out on school trips/performances her friends go to) but can carry the school musical? AIBU to want to have strong words with this teacher?

I think I would rather take what comes with the High school and stuff the Religious twaddle. Your Dd cannot be happy with this as it conflicts with your views. Honestly, you must have seen this coming! Can you pay for secondary education? That opens up far more possibilities.

The religious side hasn’t been an issue until now, at least from our perspective. We have allowed DD to make her own mind up regarding these things. Teacher did note in her report she ‘asks a lot of questions’ when they do their morning “devotions” and bible readings though. I think it might be considered rude and is getting the teachers backs up.

Thank you everyone for the comments/suggestions/voices of reason. After this whole situation DD definitely won’t be staying on next year. In my defence when she was first enrolled the environment was completely different! Now to find somewhere to put DD... ugh!