The Lamp Post wrote:
Just to be clear I am not being rude. Please be aware of the many parents IC or OOC who have carefully laid out plans for several months even years what do they tell their children when they don't get a place
I missed your comment, however, I would explain to my children how the system works. They may think that it is unfair and wouldn't be the only ones. However, people have been trying to create a better system, but unless we have great schools on everybody's catchment, this will go on. Some people believe in selection, others just want a school where their children will achieve their potential and have to go through selection tests, moving, travelling, paying, etc. It is not easy for a lot of people and we have to be mindful of that.
I am not from the OP's area and do not know what the schools are like there, however, it does seem a very long way to travel and I don't know if the family will be moving if given a place. Many parents do, therefore I could not judge, but, like many, I do hope that the girl does not end up doing that commute for her own sake.
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