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Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up date
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:21 pm
by Daogroupie
As there was a different format today at Habs girls it is critical that this is not discussed until after the back up date is over. It would be too easy for a student to prepare if they knew the format. It would not be fair on all the (non prep) girls who went in there and coped with what they found. It appears the prep girls knew the new format and were busy prepping! DG
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:44 pm
by Lady Byron
Daogroupie wrote:As there was a different format today at Habs girls it is critical that this is not discussed until after the back up date is over. It would be too easy for a student to prepare if they knew the format. It would not be fair on all the (non prep) girls who went in there and coped with what they found. It appears the prep girls knew the new format and were busy prepping! DG
Rather an inflammatory accusation against girls' prep schools. Is this just speculation or based upon fact?Surely the best policy was to just urge caution at this highly charged time.
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:03 pm
by Lady Byron
Lady Byron wrote:Daogroupie wrote:As there was a different format today at Habs girls it is critical that this is not discussed until after the back up date is over. It would be too easy for a student to prepare if they knew the format. It would not be fair on all the (non prep) girls who went in there and coped with what they found. It appears the prep girls knew the new format and were busy prepping! DG
Rather an inflammatory accusation against girls' prep schools. Is this just speculation or based upon fact?Surely the best policy was to just urge caution at this highly charged time.
Or are you referring to girls prepped by certain tutors?
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:10 pm
by 3b1g
I read that comment as referring to the girls who are already at Habs juniors.
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:12 pm
by 3b1g
In my day (admittedly 30 years ago) they had a different cut-off for these girls anyway, so it was easier for them to get a place at the senior school than it was for external candidates.
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:52 pm
by Daogroupie
I think there still is a different cut off. DG
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:04 pm
by Middlesexmum
Do we know when back up date is? I'm dying to discuss paper!
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:04 pm
by imr
Got an email today morning from Habs saying that they have now finished marking all 11+ exam papers and will be senind out letters to all - whether selected for interview or not during this week. They have said to give them a call if we dont hear by 27th Jan.
So assume testing completed?
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:23 pm
by Middlesexmum
That's true, I got that email too.
Re: Don't discuss format of Habs girls until after back up d
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:13 am
by SHertsDad
Can we be sure the backup date is gone?