Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

We got the last few bits that they did not have, from the second hand shop at school. I wonder whether you could see on Saturday whether they have what you need and then cancel the order? We are just waiting for the scarf (unless DS has been given it by now) but clearly have not needed it.

I must say that as a new parent this makes very sad and worrying reading. The words' I hope you enjoy' on your blog seem very out of place. I sincerely hope that all schools, not just CH, stick to their zero tolerance policies on bullying.It certainly has been more in the limelight over the last 10 ...

The point I am making is that some of the adjustments we have to make as parents would have happened anyway even if our children were not at CH. Yes you are absolutely right, having met with other parents of what was our year 6 class last night, I felt relief that I am not only one with worries, al...

Our ds seems to be doing ok but is struggling with homesickness. Equally the move from a small sweet village school to secondary school in it's self is a big change, so I think I have to be realistic and accept that it will take some time for him to fully settle. I took great comfort from someone's ...

My ds texts every morning to say goodmorning, glad he did today as we would have overslept! He also sends a goodnight one and the odd text during the day. He did say he d phone, but I told him not to as he is still struggling a bit with homesickness and I think it may make it worse if he hears our v...

Atticus - I'm sure that is because the leave weekend is really close now, so she is thinking more of home. I well remember the Housemaster (not CH) saying to me that there would be something wrong with home life if it wasn't better than school. It helped me then. I so agree and it's what I kept tel...

Ah, I have a homesick child too and it's such a heart wrenching feeling! Just have to put my trust in the lovely staff, that they ll look after him and hope he ll overcome it.But yes roll on 23rd indeed, I cannot wait!!

I received a very short email today, but it was positive! Feel so so relieved.Apparently my ds has written a letter too, can't wait! I think they get email during first ITC lesson.