Appeal
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:21 am
Hi
This is the first time I have visited this site and can't believe how much great information is on it - wish I'd known before.
I am one of the very upset parents whose child narrowly missed the magic 121. Ellie got 115 and 119.
I went to see the Head on Friday who has said he will back Ellie 100% as the school feel she should go to Grammar school. However my huband is against appealing as he says he can't go through it again as we were unsuccessful with our other daughter who scored 118 2 years ago.
I will go it alone if I have to though as I think I have to try.
The thing I am not sure about is Ellie was tutored. Is it wise to keep this quiet at appeal as surely they will say if she was tutored then why did she not pass? She was geting fanastic results in all her practice papers and the only reason she did not make the mark when it mattered was "nerves". Some kids can cope with the pressure and some can't unfortunately.
I would really appreciate any advice anyone can give me as I am going through so many emotions right now and trying not to show that to Ellie!
Thanks so much
Ana
This is the first time I have visited this site and can't believe how much great information is on it - wish I'd known before.
I am one of the very upset parents whose child narrowly missed the magic 121. Ellie got 115 and 119.
I went to see the Head on Friday who has said he will back Ellie 100% as the school feel she should go to Grammar school. However my huband is against appealing as he says he can't go through it again as we were unsuccessful with our other daughter who scored 118 2 years ago.
I will go it alone if I have to though as I think I have to try.
The thing I am not sure about is Ellie was tutored. Is it wise to keep this quiet at appeal as surely they will say if she was tutored then why did she not pass? She was geting fanastic results in all her practice papers and the only reason she did not make the mark when it mattered was "nerves". Some kids can cope with the pressure and some can't unfortunately.
I would really appreciate any advice anyone can give me as I am going through so many emotions right now and trying not to show that to Ellie!
Thanks so much
Ana