Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Secondary education

Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum.

Original poster

Year 11 GCSE support thread 6 - exams and proms

908 replies

HSMMaCM · 17/06/2015 21:52

Good luck to those still taking exams.

OP posts:
Thread gallery
14
dingit · 19/06/2015 21:22

Ooh teen, picture?

AmazingDisgrace · 19/06/2015 21:23

Bearleigh, DS although thought the second Further Maths exam was ok today, especially when compared to Monday's horror of a paper

TeenAndTween · 19/06/2015 21:29

Sorry dingit no picture as DD is adopted, so you'll just have to take my word for it Smile . I also won't be joining in the first day last day pictures for the same reason, but I am enjoying seeing everyone else's.

But I was so pleased, she looked 'right' and met up with friends, and she was smiling and happy. She's often been a bit on the outside of things, so seeing her there with friends pleased to see her meant a lot.

dingit · 19/06/2015 21:51

Bless her tween, I bet you can't wait to hear all about it. Smile

Horsemad · 19/06/2015 22:36

Hmm, DS2 had just asked if he can go to an all night party tomorrow night. Hmm

Original poster
HSMMaCM · 19/06/2015 22:57

Dd has been out dancing, going to a dance friends party straight afterwards and then going back to dancing with the same friend tomorrow.

We've been out for dinner Grin

Ash - great pics

OP posts:
Ashbeeee · 20/06/2015 05:50

teen sounds lovely, am picturing it now. Grin.

horse isn't a 16yo all night party just a renamed sleepover? Or is it a down and dirty jobby , complete with vats of vodka (yes, I know they only confess to beer, but I'm cynical) ?

My DD is relishing and exploiting the post exam freedom. 'Where are you going?' 'Out, up to town (that's London Town)'. 'Doing what?' Wher? Who with?' 'Erm, don't know'. She chickened out in the end and went to local town instead. Result.

bigTillyMint · 20/06/2015 06:42

Horse, I was thinking exactly what Ashbee said! DD's bestie is having a party soon (well they are organising it together and it will be a big down and dirty jobHmm) and quite a few are sleeping over after, so that's probably an all - nighter too. There have been a handful like that over the last year or so and the sleeperoverers all help clean up in the morning - do you think that would put him off?!

DD is back to coaching this morning Smile

Horsemad · 20/06/2015 07:27

Don't know what type of party it is. Haven't had this with older one, he's quite quiet and reserved but DS2 will be a party animal!! Not used to this... Smile

bigTillyMint · 20/06/2015 07:32

It is a bit scary, Horse! But I guess they are 16 or nearly in DD's case...

Horsemad · 20/06/2015 07:37

You're right BTM, it's hard letting go. I always vowed I wouldn't be clingy but I don't like this phase!!

bigTillyMint · 20/06/2015 07:43

I know. And I was just like DD when I was young - always up for itGrin
It does get a teeny bit easier once they've been to a couple and come back in one piece. But you do still worry.

Horsemad · 20/06/2015 07:54

Yep, I've been spoiled by DS1 not wanting to party haven't I?! Smile

ErrolTheDragon · 20/06/2015 08:24

What sort of coaching, Tilly?
Great they can get back to their passions now (including sleepingWink)

TheWordFactory · 20/06/2015 08:26

I must confess to a few nerves about last nights party! 150 16 year olds in post exam euphoria and the parents in question though lovely are fairly relaxed.

But actually when I turned up to collect there were lots of hired security guys patrolling the car park and party.

No alcohol served ( though no doubt some took it with them ).

DD greatly enjoyed.

poppym12 · 20/06/2015 08:36

Ds went to a one of many party last night but I picked him up at 10pm. Most odd but I think tonight's is an all-nighter. I bought him a few bottles of lager. what a terrible mother I am. rather that than swigging spirits obtained by others though.

auntpetunia · 20/06/2015 09:09

Well I'm wide awake again and have been for a few hours. DS on the other hand is snoring like a wart hog and I doubt we'll see him this side of mid day.

No mad party here last night but he was up shooting klingons till gone midnight. (Normally chase him off about 9,30 when dd goes to bed but let him play last night) his plans yesterday where to sleep today, go shopping with me tomorrow for prom shoes and check his suit still fits, he also needs a few bits for Japan.

Monday he's 16 and him and his mates are going the beach if the weather is nice, we might go out for a meal in the evening, but he's not sure yet. Even if they have a party he doesn't drink anything other than j20 and that's not just me being blinkered mum thinking he's an angel. He hates fizzy drinks has never drunk coke or lemonade, so beer and larger is out, he tried shots at the last 16th he went to but said they made him feel like the morphine did at the hospital when he hurt his hand and he hated that, hated being out of control. Fingers crossed he stays like this, totally unlike his mother who enjoyed several Wine last night. When he gets up he is going to sort his pit out, I've let it slide when he was revising but now, I need my cutlery and cup's back.

Enjoy the freedom peeps, and for anyone who is still going. Good luck.

bigTillyMint · 20/06/2015 09:25

Gymnastics, Errol. Did it from 5, has been coaching for a couple of years - it's a fantastic clubSmile

TWF, sounds like a perfect night.

Poppy, we would rather DD takes a couple of cans of cider than goes to buy a bottle of voddy to take (they always swig whatever they are offered anyway) And it's not like the parties are every night - she has probably only ever been to about 5 or 6 "proper" parties, though I am sure there are more to come. Gulp.

TheWordFactory · 20/06/2015 10:05

DS doesn't go to parties or drink. Just not his bag ( though I'm aware these things can change).

DD likes socialising and dancing etc so has been to a few. But she doesn't drink either because, frankly, she's nervous.

I wouldn't have strong feelings if she did drink. And would certainly advocate beers over vodka. Just currently she's not feeling it. And her mates all seem to respect that so all good.

Horsemad · 20/06/2015 10:28

Yes, I'd rather he took some beer than drank spirits, he's a sensible lad and is a fitness freak so has always refused alcohol so hopefully all will be good!

Original poster
HSMMaCM · 20/06/2015 10:50

DD took j2o to her party. I know there will be alcohol. She has had an alcopop and a cocktail at previous parties, but isn't that fussed about alcohol and doesn't like wine or beer. I just told her to be careful.

OP posts:
dingit · 20/06/2015 12:05

Anyone else's dc still asleep? Dd has had 13 hours so far Smile

Original poster
HSMMaCM · 20/06/2015 12:11

I suspect DD has had no sleep. She's back at dancing now though Grin

OP posts:
BackforGood · 20/06/2015 12:27

dd Finished yesterday - fortunately she thought it was a bit easier than Monday's paper. Smile

Seems a bit deflated now though - she doesn't want to go to the prom, so that's it really.....

poppym12 · 20/06/2015 15:49

Ds has another get together tonight. he looked pretty tired today so I'm expecting him to be fit for nothing from tomorrow onwards whilst he catches up on rest. paranoid that he will be swigging some alcohol wrapped in a paper bag whilst sat on a park bench because he was out last night too

Swipe left for the next trending thread