Evening everyone, I’ve been observing quietly from the sidelines, but not posted as I have had very little to tell.
Mocks were a mixed bag for DD, ranging from 3 (maths), to 8 (English), but we would, as a family, be overjoyed with anything 5 and above next week. DD needs 7 x 5 grades (with a 6 or above in History) to remain at her current school.
Although we’ve had in-depth conversations with senior management about DD’s health issues and the impact this may well have had on her ability during the exam period, we don’t know how much discretion they’ll afford us if the worst happens and she doesn’t meet the criteria. She has had special consideration applied for across all examinations as a result of her health, so we’ve done all we can.
DD doesn’t want to attend anywhere else, although we do have reserve options in place. Current school were very much working on an ‘it’ll happen’ basis, but I know how much she struggled!
So, an intense week ahead for us as we try to hope for the best, while preparing for a potential upset. I officially began losing sleep over it two nights ago, so I’ve done well to block it out so far! DD is blocking it out completely for now. She has more of an ‘off switch’ than I do!
I’d love to be an optimistic person, but life hasn’t led me along that path, so I’ve more of a realistic outlook on this because I saw how hard it was for my DD to function, let alone study and retain vital information over the course of 24 examinations!
I’ve never, in my life, so passionately hoped that I’m wrong. Everything crossed here.
Very best wishes to all of our fabulous DC and DGC.