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Vik1234 · 20/01/2017 13:29

What to do...Yesterday I received a call from the bursar at Latymer Upper saying that my son had got through to the interview stage to be held on 28th January and that letters would be sent out on Monday. I am delighted naturally, but I didn't think to ask what time it would be (the information would be in the letter) and the conversation moved on to discussing the bursary application. In the meantime I was called by St.Dunstan's inviting my son for a scholarship interview, on 28th! at 8.30 in the morning. I mentioned that he had just been called for another interview on that date but she wasn't forthcoming with an alternative and since Latymer never mentioned the time, I agreed. Latymer was always the preferred choice, but St.Dunstan's has shortlisted my son for scholarship. I don't want to offend either school...any advice??

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PlumT · 02/02/2017 10:19

Fleur, that's reassuring to hear. The waiting is unbearable. I have never needed a half term more than this one!

fleurdelacourt · 02/02/2017 10:52

the waiting is horrendous!! especially as they have probably made the decisions already and are just waiting to press go on the printing of the letters!!!

went on a trip with our Y6 kids yesterday - and it turns out they are not at all stressed - they were all very loud and gregarious - letting steam off after the whole process I guess which is just as it should be.

Vik1234 · 02/02/2017 14:26

yes, ds also had the one about getting water up a mountain. The wait is definitely worse for the parents, thank goodness!!

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Itsworldwar3outthere · 02/02/2017 14:55

Good ness, when do you all hear? waiting to hear from a school here too, next week.

PlumT · 02/02/2017 15:07

Friday week I think...

PlumT · 10/02/2017 11:20

Hope everyone got good news this morning. DS got academic scholarship from St Ds and offer from Colfes. So relieved and proud. It was only a few weeks ago when we thought we would get nothing. What a bare knuckle ride!

Vik1234 · 10/02/2017 11:57

Congratulations PlumT!! The post doesn't arrive in our area until about one. I' m really hoping it arrives today as we are going away for the weekend. Wouldn't be able to bear waiting another 2 nights! I hope I have good news to report...

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PlumT · 10/02/2017 14:48

Good luck Vik.
(Of course meant white knuckle ride 😳!)

Vik1234 · 10/02/2017 16:05

Scholarship from Alleyn's and StDunstan's!!! No offer from Latymer Upper. We will celebrate tonight!!!

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PlumT · 10/02/2017 16:11

Vik, that's brilliant news. You must be so proud. As I mentioned my eldest is in yr 10 at Alleyns and absolutely loves it - the kids there all seem like very happy rounded people and he has a great set of friends both locally and all across South London.
We are delighted with the St Ds offer for our youngest...think he will be really happy there.
I will be raising a glass with you tonight 🍾

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