Kingston Grammer 10+ exams

[nerbek]

Hi there, is anyone preparing for the 10+exams on Saturday ? Its all very exciting and nerve wrecking it would be good to hear from mums who already have their children there, is it worth all the stress and money?

[dontjudgemummy]

Surname begins with m, if that helps

[cmq1]

Has anyone heard back yet today? Do you think emails will go out today? A bit try as I am not expecting an interview for D's as he isn't scholarship material but would be good to know!

[cmq1]

That was meant to read a bit frustrating !

[rakushka04]

Nothing yet.

[nerbek]

Not yet I've just emailed

[nerbek]

This afternoon if they don't have a power cut

[cmq1]

Thanks nerbek.

[nerbek]

Finally received the email with the response we were expecting which was negative wish everyone all the best with your results

[dontjudgemummy]

Sorry to hear that, Nerbeck. Thank you for letting people know. Doing the exam will stand your DC In very good stead next year.

[nerbek]

Ah no worries don'tjudgemummy it's been really good to speak to other mums in the same situation as suppose we're all in the same boat trying to do our best for our little ones. We still have one more shot;)

[sambarnet]

From what I can gather the 11+ I see pretty similar to the 10+ so you will be prepared x

[Bool]

@nerbek - mine did the 10+ as practice and got in with the 11+. It’s great practice!

[nerbek]

Thank you, yes it's great practise so you're happy with the school

[Bool]

Yes we love the school. But you know what. The odds of getting a place at 10+ are super low - and if you get one you need to put all your eggs (or at least a hefty deposit) into the KGS basket one year early. I wasn’t even downhearted when we didn’t get an interview. I chalked it up as a practice run up. Then you have a lot of options next year. I didn’t even put my DD (who is one year behind) into the 10+ last year because I didn’t want to commit to one school without having other options.