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by Volupturaptor
Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8656

Re: Leave weekends

Thank-you Ineedacoffee, and to others who have sent me PM's, you know who you are. :)
by Volupturaptor
Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Entrants'Day
Replies: 100
Views: 25716

Re: New Entrants'Day

Can't comment on the "box", but I can say that I bought one of each crested item only, and everything else in plain navy/white. As it turns out, with all the crested stuff being so late in arriving, my daughter would have been completely without some items if it were not for my having boug...
by Volupturaptor
Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8656

Re: Leave weekends

I knew about the distance, I knew about leave weekends, I knew it would cost money. But could anyone have predicted just how sharply the cost of fuel would rise? I know I didn't. I have been in touch with a couple of local(-ish) families with regard to journey sharing, but so far this has yet to res...
by Volupturaptor
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8656

Re: Leave weekends

Well I'm afraid that although it is nice to see my daughter, the stress of getting there and back, plus the stress of knowing how much it is costing, far outweighs the benefit of seeing her. Sad but true.
by Volupturaptor
Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Setting for Latin and or French
Replies: 32
Views: 7200

Re: Setting for Latin and or French

Well yes, there is that, but what about in relation to the grouping of different abilities within a school? :)
by Volupturaptor
Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Setting for Latin and or French
Replies: 32
Views: 7200

Re: Setting for Latin and or French

Well come on then! :D
by Volupturaptor
Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Setting for Latin and or French
Replies: 32
Views: 7200

Re: Setting for Latin and or French

Daft question alert.

What is the difference between sets and streams? I thought they were one and the same thing! :oops:
by Volupturaptor
Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8656

Re: Leave weekends

I was a little surprised to find that a week in advance, it was too late. What about last minute emergencies..?

Anyway, it's not a problem, this time.
by Volupturaptor
Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8656

Re: Leave weekends

Apparently I've left it too late, and even if she did stay, she'd be the only girl in the whole school to do so. Oh well... It was the house mistress who told me this. It's all sorted now anyway, she's going to stay with a friend, which everyone seems to be happy with. :) The thing is, maybe it get...
by Volupturaptor
Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8656

Re: Leave weekends

Apparently I've left it too late, and even if she did stay, she'd be the only girl in the whole school to do so.
Oh well...
by Volupturaptor
Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8656

Leave weekends

As previously mentioned, leave weekends are difficult for some of us. Now I could have sworn that I'd read somewhere that the school was to begin keeping a boarding house or two open again "due to demand". Now I'm beginning to wonder if I dreamt it, as I can't find mention of it anywhere i...
by Volupturaptor
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:27 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27460

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

My daughter wobbled a bit when I had my son. There's ten years between them. She became so attached to him so quickly that she felt she couldn't leave him. I did manage to persuade her that she shouldn't sacrifice her big chance for him, but it was a bit touch and go for a while there! She is loving...
by Volupturaptor
Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27460

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

What about Kittycat, the original poster? I wonder if her child got a place?
by Volupturaptor
Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:00 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27460

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

Hooray!!! :D