DD didn’t get a second round either. She is a September-born child and extremely eloquent, confident, and outgoing. She has been attending an academic pre-prep school for the past two years (the current head was at Highgate). She is able to write her name, numbers, and all the letters of the alphabet. We didn’t do any tutoring. She said that she played mostly and then the teacher read a book and asked questions. She was happy when she got out, and was disappointed to leave.
Two kids from her class last year were accepted into Highgate, and a dear friend’s daughter didn’t get into Highgate, North London Collegiate, or South Hampstead, despite attending Broadhurst School and having a full year of tutoring.
I’m baffled and also disappointed, but I accept that maybe the school saw something in my daughter that wouldn’t match what they are looking for, and perhaps it wouldn’t have been a good fit. Basically, there are so many variables that there is no winning formula. I want to hope for and trust the teachers in the selection process.
Our kids will be okay either way! Good luck to all the children and parents, and I hope you all have a positive experience