Independent Schools as an alternative to Grammar
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worriedParent
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by worriedParent » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:59 pm
Does anyone have experience with a DD who absolutely refuses to move school after getting a marvellous offer at a new school? The problem is that her current school continues onto 6th form so there there is no requirement to leave.
Gman
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by Gman » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:11 pm
Is the new school your choice, or hers?
If there are reasons to move have you discussed it with your daughter and sold her on the reasons for changing?
The older the child is, the more parents reluctantly have to listen and take heed of the childs wishes.
worriedParent
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by worriedParent » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:12 pm
Definitely my choice, but a huge opportunity. Her choice is to stay where she is.
Milla
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by Milla » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:16 pm
what age? what circs??
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by T.i.p.s.y » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:24 pm
Milla wrote: what age? what circs??
What school?
worriedParent
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by worriedParent » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:36 pm
She is 11 going into year 7, the school is SPGS, and travel times for both schools are short and roughly the same.
Milla
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by Milla » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:41 pm
well, I reckon the parent is in charge...
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by T.i.p.s.y » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:43 pm
Milla wrote: well, I reckon the parent is in charge...
Me too and there are very few schools I would chose over St Paul's Girls.
tranquillity
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by tranquillity » Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:56 pm
Why doesn't she want to change? Is something about the new school worrying her? Maybe she's heard something in the playground that's put her off?
Definitely worth finding out why she won't change - and then try to talk her round
worriedParent
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by worriedParent » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:59 pm
The struggle goes on...this parent doesn't seem to be in charge. Her arguments are that SPGS is not a "fun" school and doesn't do enough sport.