Recently learnt classroom allocations for DC for their 2 form entry school for reception this September. We were able to indicate some preferences on classmates and none have been met. Whilst there will be some familiar faces in my child’s class, all their closest friends are in the other class (including those who requested to be with our child). We’re also the only family not to be put in the same class as siblings from our older childrens’ classes (this is an unofficial tradition in the school).
I completely understand that the school is under no obligation to meet preferences and am sure there are probably either some good reasons behind the decision or it’s just a numbers game. But I’ve had a really strong emotional reaction to this and can’t help feeling hard done by!
I’m sure the feeling will subside, we’ll make the best of it, they’ll of course make new friends and we’ll try to retain friendships from the other class etc, but at the moment it just feels pretty unfair.
Welcome any views from those who have been there, are going through the same, teachers if they’re lurking. Thanks.