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by ScottLidgettLad
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Just checking....shoes
Replies: 21
Views: 8266

Re: Just checking....shoes

I have been unable to find DM shoes for 2nd form DS and was informed the min size manufactured is 3 :roll: His claim to fame is 2nd smallest pupil currently at CH Anyway, I appreciate their shoes take a hiding, but if anyone has decent DM's size 3 to dispose off I will willingly compensate you = :wi...
by ScottLidgettLad
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2nd Form Parents Evening
Replies: 2
Views: 2284

2nd Form Parents Evening

Hi Folks I appreciate it's a quiet time on the forum, all our cherubs being at home :rock: I wondered if anyone can give us newbies a heads-up on the upcoming 2nd Form Parent's Meeting At DS's former primary school we had the traditional 10 mins with the singular teacher of his class and a quick nos...
by ScottLidgettLad
Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Four weeks to half term
Replies: 25
Views: 8410

Re: Four weeks to half term

19 Days & counting!!! :-)
:rock: gotta keep busy
by ScottLidgettLad
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:56 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: laptops
Replies: 60
Views: 29311

Re: laptops

Hi Ya Is entry to 3rd Form when they are first allowed laptops/ipads etc ? I am a bit confused about this due to the fact that most mobile phones can access the WWW these days eg Blackberry & iphones etc. I understand that they all have mobiles from day 1 (apart from Mid B we agreed to maintain ...
by ScottLidgettLad
Fri May 18, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: It's still tough
Replies: 59
Views: 14627

Re: It's still tough

Sounds just like my lad's attitude to laundry.....lol....
It seems that this "Jeckyl n Hyde attitude to home/school is quite a common theme at CH
I expect coming home must feel like a proper holiday :partyman: compared to the regime in boarding houses
by ScottLidgettLad
Wed May 16, 2012 12:59 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: It's still tough
Replies: 59
Views: 14627

Re: It's still tough

Yes, same school, same area, same stomping ground. I used to love looking at all the boats in St. Katherine's dock, and rushing down to see the bridge when it was on the radio that it was going to be opened. We often used to sneak in the back door of the London Dungeon, far too easy to do! I've sti...
by ScottLidgettLad
Tue May 15, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: It's still tough
Replies: 59
Views: 14627

Re: It's still tough

The world can't be that small surely!! But if you Brother did go to Scott Lidgett School in Bermondsey ?? then my type of story will come as no surprise... So if you're sitting comfortably.. Being brought up in Bermondsey SE London, the Tower etc was part of our playground/stomping ground I was Aged...
by ScottLidgettLad
Tue May 15, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: It's still tough
Replies: 59
Views: 14627

Re: It's still tough

Blimey!! I'm not looking forward to those moments :? Worry about that if/when it happens, as it may not. Thanks for the reality check.....He probably wont want to come home in the first place judging by his enthusiasm so far :) He is already using CH terminology despite not starting until September...
by ScottLidgettLad
Tue May 15, 2012 7:56 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: It's still tough
Replies: 59
Views: 14627

Re: It's still tough

Blimey!!
I'm not looking forward to those moments :?
How many GCSE's is he doing?
by ScottLidgettLad
Sun May 06, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Entrants'Day
Replies: 100
Views: 25728

Re: New Entrants'Day

Hi All Todays NED was a wonderful experience, thanks to all the lads & staff of Mid B DS was again enchanted by the whole of CH and is Soooo looking forward to the start of Michelmas Term. The Housemasters and Matrons were a huge source of reassurance. Does anyone know when or where we can expec...
by ScottLidgettLad
Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Entrants'Day
Replies: 100
Views: 25728

Re: New Entrants'Day

Hi All Pack received today in Kent DS is in Mid B :P Anyone else going into Mid B ??? He was in Maine B for the residential assessment Also I just wanted to thank everyone on here for their contributions Some of the posts & comments I have read have warmed my heart & brought a lump to my thr...
by ScottLidgettLad
Wed Feb 15, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27467

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

Hi, could anyone possibly email me the school term dates and the rough time of New Entrant's Day do you think? Tried going on the website to find them, but my rubbish internet connection refused to let me download them, and as I am going to have to plan about a year ahead travel wise, then I shall ...
by ScottLidgettLad
Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:50 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27467

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

T'was A4 white envelope.......full of great expectations :D
Hope you receive the same

I find it quite strange that there's just 3 of us 2012 parents on this thread :?

Big Thanks to the folks already here for your words of support
by ScottLidgettLad
Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27467

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

:rave: GUESS WHAT.......... :rock:

:supz: Yesssssssssssss! DS is in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :prayer:

Good Luck everyone :D
by ScottLidgettLad
Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27467

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

Lippizaner
If other's arrives today the I'm sure the school wont object to you phoning. Given your location.
I'm still doing my letterbox vigil. :|
Best of luck.