Year 11 GCSE support thread 6 - exams and proms

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Good luck to those still taking exams.

Errol that is most excellent news, a huge well done to her.

HSM that is really annoying when it happens. Think you are right to prioritise emotional well being as underpins everything. It is really annoying when you think it's all sorted then suddenly isn't.

Very funny packing list Switch! Is DS getting excited AP.? DD starting tk prepare herself to come home. She says she feels like she has become a whole new person in many ways and has a whole new mind set. She hasn't said it but I know she is gutted she is coming home. DD and I hoped the trip would make her grow up a bit and become more independent and I think she has.

DS has just landed in Jo'burg

Nothing else you can do now then horsemad

Nope, I actually switched off as soon as he left from school - was out of my hands then!

Well done Horsemad

Things you don't text someone who had a 16 year old in Japan 'Heard Japan had storms yesterday, how is DD getting on ? '

That's better than "how did she get on with the typhoon ?" Which is what it could have been sugar

Very true AP. She's definitely ok as have had an email saying she is craving pizza and chippy food. And I think we need to sort spare room as sound as if we will be having some European visitors.

It's just I read that text earlier a few minutes after DH sent me one to say his Dad has been carted off in an ambulance unable to speak and the downstairs toilet broke. I had a few minutes of feeling sorry for myself .

Oh sugar, would have helped if that person had thought for a moment before texting. You had more than enough on your mind.

Thanks Errol. I guess to be fair she didn't know about FIL but I don't know her particularly well in the scheme of things. Please all keep your fingers crossed for FIL, he is very elderly and frail. And bloody miles away.

Is today the end of term for everyone ? My DS is walking round like this

Sugar. Sending healing thoughts to your FIL.

End of term for ds too. Very happy boy.

Congratulations to Errol's dd. Brilliant news.

So sorry to hear about your FIL SugarPlum. Really hope things turn out ok. We have gone through years worrying about elderly PIL far away from us, but they are in a good care home now. Such a worry.

Major unexpected fallout in our house. Anyone else feel wrung out having made it to the end of term?

Thank you both. No news still, we're working on assumption he has heat stroke due to temperatures currently over there. He's at home but has 24 hour care, I wish someone would ring.

Littleham I am absolutely shattered to be honest, this last half term seems to have gone on fair ever and ever. You've had to live through some pretty major exams not just GCSE's , not surprised you feel wrung out.

He has Pneumonia. Currently responding well to IV AB'S and wants to go home. He'll be in next few days. No jumping on planes right now thank goodness.

hope the ABs clear it up, sounds like he's fighting which helps.
It's horrible when you're a long way away from ageing parents.

Thanks all for your kind words re DD - she wasn't too confident about how the interview part had gone so she's really pleased. She and the school each get some money - not sure how much but should fund some electronics projects. And we went out and got a black&decker workmate this morning.

She has done SO well Errol, a very talented young lady !

My baby is coming home tomorrow

She'll probably feel more grown up but I'm sure she'll always be your baby !

Exactly right I'm really excited now, can't wait to see her. I hope she doesn't look too depressed to be back for DH's sake. Looking forward to some of her new friends visiting in next few months.

Hope your FIL is soon feeling better SPT

Sugar Plumb, hope it's going ok with your FIL and that your DD IS back

Thank you both. Radio silence from Spain. DD is now in Europe waiting for final flight then back later this evening

Ooh sugar bet you can't wait to see her. Hope FIL is on the mend.

I've just spent the afternoon packing and sorting DS only To discover he has another bloody about shirt that needs badges on!!! Grrrrr
DS didn't think he'd need PJs quote "I sleep in me bills " me "err no you need pjs you can go the toilet during the night etc!" Queue much huffing and puffing.....give me strength

about should be scout!

Thanks AP. Yes can't wait to see her, should be back soon. Return of the Prodigal Smurf - she apparently has Turquoise hair.

That's a gutter about the badges.smeaky thing badges, they breed. I found a fair few as part of the big kitchen clear up.

I have stored a bag of brownie badges with DD's jacket which I didn't sew on

I think the scouts should have a rule that unless some disability prevents it, the mandatory first badge is the Badge Sewing On Badge. (Seriously, sewing is a useful skill.)