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Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:16 am
by ds205
Harj1234 wrote:I have been watching with a broken heart my DS has been going through **** trying to understand why he wasn’t good enough to get a spot. Today was a great day getting the nod that he would be offered a place at HGS. I am lost for words it is so hard to comprehend what we go through just to see our loved ones succeed in life I hope all those who are close to 205 will also feel the happiness we do today.
Congratulations to you and your DS, Harj1234. It is a great relief after such a long wait.
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:23 am
by ds205
Caveman47 wrote:kenyancowgirl wrote:Really pleased for you that your son has got the place you coveted, but please do not equate getting a grammar school place with success in life.
Success comes in many different forms - often related to hard work (which can happen in any school) - and a lack of hard work can lead to failure (even in a grammar school). Some people equate success with money - I personally equate success with happiness and health.
My point is that success is absolutely NOT defined by whether a child gets into a grammar school or not.
I like what you've just said.
As a teacher I echo every word you've just spoken.
I echo your words. Consider Harj1234's words as excited parent's words after a long wait
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Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:44 pm
by conroyiwhiwhu
Harj1234 wrote:I have been watching with a broken heart my DS has been going through **** trying to understand why he wasn’t good enough to get a spot. Today was a great day getting the nod that he would be offered a place at HGS. I am lost for words it is so hard to comprehend what we go through just to see our loved ones succeed in life I hope all those who are close to 205 will also feel the happiness we do today.
I rejoice with you. A good step in the right direction towards success.
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:37 am
by stroudydad
kenyancowgirl wrote:Really pleased for you that your son has got the place you coveted, but please do not equate getting a grammar school place with success in life.
Success comes in many different forms - often related to hard work (which can happen in any school) - and a lack of hard work can lead to failure (even in a grammar school). Some people equate success with money - I personally equate success with happiness and health.
My point is that success is absolutely NOT defined by whether a child gets into a grammar school or not.
+1
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:06 pm
by Skylark
4xround wrote:There is still HOPE!!
DS is no 2 for HGS
I have been following your updates 4xround, what a journey it has been, thank you for updating us. I do hope you receive the confirmation of a place, before term starts. All the best to you and your child
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:09 pm
by Skylark
Harj1234 wrote:I have been watching with a broken heart my DS has been going through **** trying to understand why he wasn’t good enough to get a spot. Today was a great day getting the nod that he would be offered a place at HGS. I am lost for words it is so hard to comprehend what we go through just to see our loved ones succeed in life I hope all those who are close to 205 will also feel the happiness we do today.
Fantastic news, congratulations to you all. You can finally enjoy the rest of your summer holiday.
All the best to you and your child
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:58 pm
by Ricky74
Harj1234 wrote:I have been watching with a broken heart my DS has been going through **** trying to understand why he wasn’t good enough to get a spot. Today was a great day getting the nod that he would be offered a place at HGS. I am lost for words it is so hard to comprehend what we go through just to see our loved ones succeed in life I hope all those who are close to 205 will also feel the happiness we do today.
Congratulations!
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 1:03 pm
by Ricky74
helen0209 wrote:4xround wrote:There is still HOPE!!
DS is no 2 for HGS
Hopefully he’ll get his place before term starts, but if not I would imagine there would be at least 2 no shows come September. All the best.
Absolutely. There's some shuffling at the start of term. Hoping though you hear something sooner as it's difficult in limbo.
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 12:39 pm
by 4xround
YIPEEEEEE
The wait is finally over.
We received a letter today offering DS a place at HGS. We are jumping for joy.
Clive Marks here we come.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has supported us on this long long journey.
Re: BWWW waiting list 2018 - current status
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2018 1:10 pm
by Redshoes
4xround wrote:YIPEEEEEE
The wait is finally over.
We received a letter today offering DS a place at HGS. We are jumping for joy.
Clive Marks here we come.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that has supported us on this long long journey.
Wonderful news - congratulations to you and your DS - happy shopping