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PART 3: SW London Girl's Indies 11+ Results, Decisions & Panic Over?

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MumsRule20 · 26/02/2021 14:27

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WELCOME TO PART 3!!

Previously

PART 1 started by Oceane11plus in July 2020 for the SW London Girl’s 11+ 2021 cohort (pandemic year).
PART 2 continued the journey (exam pandemic panic).

Both Part 1 & 2 quickly reached the MN quota of 1000 posts!

Will PART 3 be our final episode? Keep supportively posting as we make our final decisions on offers, WL movement & starting Year 7 (hopefully post-pandemic)...

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OP posts:
Teacakes100 · 03/03/2021 18:31

@southwestlondonmum please check that they are not going to bill you the first terms fees and it is only the deposit that is lost. We had to at a very very sort after school a few years back for an older DC.

Congratulations to you all on offers and decisions. I just jumped over from the boys 11+ chat...

ProfessorPootle · 03/03/2021 18:48

[quote BunsyGirl]@southwestlondonmum You should have a 14 day cooling off period if the offer and acceptance were both made via post/email. It specifically states in the t and c’s of my DC’s current school that the acceptance deposit is refundable if the contract is made by post/email and cancelled within 14 days. As a consumer, you have a right to cancel services under the Consumer Contract Regulations in the same way that you do when you buy goods online.[/quote]
Agree, our terms and conditions specifically state this, this is part of the distance selling regulations.

@Tr0ubled I think some schools have moved on WL as their deadlines for first offer acceptances were earlier. The school we were waiting on had an acceptance deadline of 4pm Monday, before LA schools even came out in this area (we got our email 8.30pm). We got a phone call 8am Tuesday with an offer from WL.

HeliK · 03/03/2021 21:26

Thanks @Starrynight7.

Good Luck @Tr0ubled with your WL.

Jojogabor · 03/03/2021 21:37

Well done to all your lovely DDs for getting offers!! And all the very best to all still waiting. Whatever happens, I’m sure it will all work out in the end.

We are off to G&L - so @Scorpio1980 @indimum @PatoPato @Pkompel, see you there :)

Pizzazz8 · 03/03/2021 23:41

Congratulations to all offers and decisions! What a day today!

Iamsodone · 04/03/2021 07:27

Would anyone have input on the Alleyn’s waiting list ?

Tr0ubled · 04/03/2021 07:46

@Iamsodone

Would anyone have input on the Alleyn’s waiting list ?
I received an email from them on Monday saying they were still waiting on a lot of offer responses and they were unlikely to have any more information until Thursday (today!!) I think tomorrow is their actual offer deadline so could still not hear until then I suppose.
Iamsodone · 04/03/2021 08:01

Thanks !
Have you now accepted a school yourself ?

I don’t think the 14 days cooling off period applies to all and every single school deposits, I think it is only if the actual contract terms stipulates it.
Can someone shed some light though ? It would be interesting to know

Tr0ubled · 04/03/2021 08:59

We’ve accepted another school but it was our 3rd choice. Still on WL for other 2 and would sacrifice deposit if offered.

Stircrazyschoolmum · 04/03/2021 10:10

@troubled sorry to hear you are still waiting. Which 2 schools is it? Perhaps folk on the thread can let you know if they hear of someone letting something go so you can jump straight on the phone.. do you know where you are on the waitlist for each?

Fingers crossed for you and @Iamsodone

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Maomao11 · 04/03/2021 10:32

Morning all, anyone have any updates on the WL for Reeds and KGS? We are still waiting for a response from these schools - this is such a stressful process!

WarmAndco3y · 04/03/2021 14:22

We just got an email from JAGS. It is unlikely they will go to their WL this year, from the numbers they have.
Deadline is midday tomorrow
Thank you all for your support.

WarmAndco3y · 04/03/2021 14:27

They are very close to filling up their year 7 places and have far too many outstanding responses.

Trialsat11 · 04/03/2021 14:29

@WarmAndco3y I will hope that they call you up just before the deadline as there is a lot of movement with people releasing offers

All the best for tomorrow

HeliK · 04/03/2021 14:38

@WarmAndco3y we got the same email from JAGS. Hope there is some movement tomorrow. Good Luck.

0to10 · 04/03/2021 14:57

Hi, sorry I haven’t read this thread at all, (just the last few posts), but I know choosing a school is a tricky decision so, if it’s reassuring at all, I have a DD at G&L and can’t speak highly enough of it. Lovely, caring, unpretentious environment and surprisingly unpressurised (though that may change as they approach GCSE - not there yet)!

Also, I have another who is in sixth form at LU if anyone has DC going there?

Oreo2019 · 04/03/2021 15:16

@0to10, we are currently choosing between LU and Tiffin Girls. My DD is very spoty and into drama, but not into music, she is quiet and moderately shy. She doesn't mind co-ed or all girls.
Academically these two schools are quite similar. I was wondering what could LU give a child that Tiffin could not in terms of experience and extra-curricular oportunities? Is it difficult to get a part in drama/musical theatre performances? And also, what type of child would LU suit in your opinion?

MarshaBradyo · 04/03/2021 15:38

WarmandCosy good luck. Have you other WL places or accepted another school?

WarmAndco3y · 04/03/2021 15:46

@MarshaBradyo thank you we have one offer, which we have turned down, and one whose deadline is tomorrow 9am ( she has a scholarship with them and is our 2nd choice). We got an email from them today asking if we want to speak to the head. But we’ve decided to pay the deposit and go with that for now.
@Trialsat11, thank you for your words of encouragement.
@HeliK wishing you all the best too. What have you decided to do?

HeliK · 04/03/2021 16:04

@WarmAndco3y We also accepted our 2nd choice offer as its deadline is tomorrow morning 9am.

Thanks everyone for your support.

WarmAndco3y · 04/03/2021 16:17

@HeliK yes we turned down CHS & we’ve accepted Woldingham

0to10 · 04/03/2021 17:12

@Oreo2019 - I’m afraid I have no experience of Tiffin, so it’s hard to compare. LU is a very buzzing, fast-paced environment and I would go so far as to say the teaching and curriculum are inspired. On the other hand, it’s quite easy for a child (particularly in the younger years) to feel a little anonymous. It’s hard to stand out for anything if you feel “known” in a school like that. I can only compare to G&L which has a much more “containing” vibe, if that makes sense (eg. they go and see the head for a good piece of work, etc - LU would never do this).

I wouldn’t say LU is inclusive where drama is concerned, no. It’s a big school and many very talented actors will never get a part, so they give up after a couple of years and do drama outside instead. There are many fantastic things about the school, but I wouldn’t say this kind of inclusiveness is one of them, sadly. Hugh Grant went there apparently, but never got a part in a play Grin

Although it’s not the most nurturing school to begin with, the good thing is that, by the time they reach the upper years, it’s fantastic because they really thrive on the open, busy co-ed vibe there, which at times feels more like a college campus than a school. The school is very diverse, liberal and forward-thinking. Although obviously academic, it’s not a hot-house environment - eg they don’t even put grades on reports anymore as they would rather students focus on the teacher feedback to improve, not just a number.

Another distinct feature of LU is the “activities week” every June, where the whole school closed and they all go off on residential trips, anywhere from Devon to Morocco. I’m probably not the best person to comment on the sports tbh, but the sports centre there is quite new and like a health club. Fantastic facilities for swimming and rowing in particular. Hope this helps. Good luck whatever you decide!

0to10 · 04/03/2021 17:15
  • stand out or feel known (not “if you feel known) - sorry!
Oreo2019 · 04/03/2021 17:29

@0o10, thank you so much for taking time and writing this comment!! We have not managed to visit either school due to covid and get the feel for each, unfortunately. You offered several very good points for us to think about overnight as we still have about 18 hours to decide before the dedline tomorrow...

Stircrazyschoolmum · 04/03/2021 17:53

warmandco3y and heliK my heart goes out to you. I'm not sure if its helpful to hear or not but your wonderful girls will thrive in any environment because they have wonderful mums behind them!!

I spent a couple of sleepless nights thinking I was completely bonkers to give up the Dulwich schools, but DD's excitement to trailblaze somewhere new was contagious.

In two months time this will seem so insignificant.. things will have moved on.. we will be obsessed with inductions and school uniform. I am so, so thankful for this group and its support and fingers crossed we can continue to support each other into year 7.

(If anyone has an appetite for a yr 7 thread then shout!!)