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How will you be celebrating the end of GCSEs?

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Namefortodayandtomorrow · 21/05/2023 22:35

A bit early I know but was just wondering how to celebrate the end of GCSEs with DD when they’re over. Lots of sleep I’m sure but looking for ideas of something special to do with her. Going on holiday but not until August.

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Namefortodayandtomorrow · 22/05/2023 12:06

Thanks for the different ideas everyone. These exams are a test of perseverance and resilience for everyone I think regardless of predicted grades. We’ll definitely do favourite takeaway or meal out on her last exam day but will have to see about buying her a gift to reward effort.

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HappiDaze · 22/05/2023 12:24

Mine has tickets for a festival with friends

Fatkittythinkitty · 22/05/2023 18:01

Ihatethenewlook · 21/05/2023 23:09

I’ll be going all out with my dd, whatever I can think of. She’s a high achiever and has been predicted all 8 and 9’s. She studies for 2-3 hours a night, all self motivated, she know she needs good grades for what she wants to achieve. There’ll be lots of pamper nights and activities that she likes on the weekends during the exams. She’s got a cash incentive for every 8 and 9 she gets. And there will definitely be a short break or something when she’s done them. Perhaps I’d have done better with mine if my parents acted like they gave a shite rather than thinking ‘I dunno, might give them a pat on the back if I’m in a good mood’ 🙄

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Hope that wasn't aimed at me.

He knows very well that I give a shit. I manage to show him that without chucking loads of money around too... He actually loathes fuss and is extremely independent. He's doing very well at school so clearly we're doing something right.

I actually like the idea of an end of exams celebration rather than the results day. Rewarding effort is always better. As I say he'd probably rather do something with his friends but a takeaway or a meal out might be nice.

rogueone · 22/05/2023 18:05

3 week holiday to grandparents place in spain...hanging out in the sun, good food and hanging out in the pool

HappiDaze · 22/05/2023 18:26

Apparently Nando's is giving away free meals to all students on the last day of their GCSEs with ID so mine is planning on doing that and hanging out with friends after

EarthlyNightshade · 22/05/2023 18:28

HappiDaze · 22/05/2023 18:26

Apparently Nando's is giving away free meals to all students on the last day of their GCSEs with ID so mine is planning on doing that and hanging out with friends after

Could you share a link to this please? I can't find anything.
Asking for a hungry GCSE student...

MargaretThursday · 22/05/2023 19:29

Ds will be spending all weekend in rehearsals. He'll probably ask for a McDs on the way home in celebration.

lljkk · 22/05/2023 19:40

In past we got take-away pizzas on the last night, which are rare enough for us to be very appreciated by teen DC.

Circleoffifths · 22/05/2023 19:47

DD has a music exam the day after her GCSEs end 😱. But she will go to a gig that evening with friends and they will probably sleep over here afterwards as we live closest to the venue.

I have also promised her a trip to the pop-up Miffy shop on Shaftesbury Avenue that weekend. She loves Miffy.

piedbeauty · 22/05/2023 22:51

Money for a thing he really wants. We are not rewarding for grades. I think that's really shit. We're rewarding him for effort made.

Vitriolinsanity · 23/05/2023 19:44

I literally cannot wait until they're over and I don't have to say the word "revision" for a while. DC has worked their ass off in what's been a life-changing two years (not exaggerating, I'm amazed they've held it together).

I'm planning a big treat, but frankly I'll enjoy watching them laze in the sun all summer knowing they don't have to pick up a book.

No showstopper grades predicted, but passes under the consequences will be cause for wild celebration.

DM has already got the post exam boat ready to push out. She was ready to write to the exams board when she found out two hard exams are on the same day this Thursday.

SomersetBrie · 24/05/2023 08:58

DH and I are planning to go to a local restaurant that does those "specials" nights where they pair drinks with tapas/small plates. I honestly can't wait.

DS is planning to sit in the park with a takeaway and a bunch of his friends.

AmazingBouncingFerret · 24/05/2023 09:19

Miller and Carter steakhouse.

My son will also celebrate getting his hard earned 5/6/7’s (hopefully!) by going to the same college as the students that got 8’s and 9’s Grin

HappiDaze · 24/05/2023 12:37

@EarthlyNightshade sorry no link this is just what DD tells me

CrochetBug · 24/05/2023 14:53

EarthlyNightshade · 22/05/2023 18:28

Could you share a link to this please? I can't find anything.
Asking for a hungry GCSE student...

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I can only find links to say they did this on results day previously. So not until the summer.

Radiatorvalves · 24/05/2023 15:07

I will be asking both (post GCSEs and A levels) to tidy their rooms!!! Am trying to be restrained at the moment. Will go out for a curry and then perhaps to the outlet place in Portsmouth for a rare shopping trip. Both have grown like weeds and we’ve not been near a shop for about a year!

reluctantbrit · 24/05/2023 19:05

Pizza for dinner and then she will be off with the Explorer Scout for a watersport weekend.

When she is back, she will sleep. Her school does a BBQ and the 6th form taster day the following week.

mondaytosunday · 24/05/2023 19:11

I got my son a watch (it was kind of a bribe to motivate him - it didn't work).
My daughter got... hmmm nothing I can think of.
A levels now and we were to go to Spain - we used to go annually but haven't been since covid. But instead she will be starting treatment for MS.
I'll take her away for a weekend somewhere.

Titsywoo · 24/05/2023 19:15

Mine will get a nice dinner out each - one doing gcses and the other alevels so it will be an expensive week!

giotto · 14/06/2023 21:57

Exactly - congrats to him -

giotto · 14/06/2023 21:59

DontForgetToBreathe · 22/05/2023 05:24

Sleep 😴 Ds predicted a lot of 8 and 9s and has worked so hard for every single one. Barely seen his friends out or watched any movies. If he can just keep it together it should be good.

But some days out sort of planned after the prom. London mostly for food and chilling out and let him make his own plans with his friends, and go to the cinema. Do normal things again. We had a big holiday last year and not going away this year due to renovating a house. Wouldn’t mind a mini break in England somewhere. Norfolk maybe.

Gross - smug

giotto · 14/06/2023 22:01

AmazingBouncingFerret · 24/05/2023 09:19

Miller and Carter steakhouse.

My son will also celebrate getting his hard earned 5/6/7’s (hopefully!) by going to the same college as the students that got 8’s and 9’s Grin

Totally irrelevant in this context what grades they get

giotto · 14/06/2023 22:03

piedbeauty · 22/05/2023 22:51

Money for a thing he really wants. We are not rewarding for grades. I think that's really shit. We're rewarding him for effort made.

Totally agree - those posting their kids grades on here are the worst

giotto · 14/06/2023 22:05

Ihatethenewlook · 21/05/2023 23:09

I’ll be going all out with my dd, whatever I can think of. She’s a high achiever and has been predicted all 8 and 9’s. She studies for 2-3 hours a night, all self motivated, she know she needs good grades for what she wants to achieve. There’ll be lots of pamper nights and activities that she likes on the weekends during the exams. She’s got a cash incentive for every 8 and 9 she gets. And there will definitely be a short break or something when she’s done them. Perhaps I’d have done better with mine if my parents acted like they gave a shite rather than thinking ‘I dunno, might give them a pat on the back if I’m in a good mood’ 🙄

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So if she didn't get high grades you wouldn't be proud of her - why do you feel the need to post the grades your daughter may get on a post about celebrating hard work

giotto · 14/06/2023 22:06

Honestly - came on here wondering how to celebrate the end of GCSEs with my son and forgotten how many smug-ees perpetuate mumsnet - gross. No wonder I haven't been on here for ages. Should be banned.

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