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by pinkhebe
Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: School Dinners In Present Times.
Replies: 17
Views: 11394

Re: School Dinners In Present Times.

My son seems to be less fussy these days, he'll eat mince now! which opens up a huge amount of meals at home, especially as his brothers fave meal is spag bol. Now I'm not sure whether this is due to the fact he is always hungry, or the fact he is taking food tech and he's been making his own bologn...
by pinkhebe
Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:36 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: School Dinners In Present Times.
Replies: 17
Views: 11394

Re: School Dinners In Present Times.

my son has never complained about them, but then again he's used to my 'cooking' :D
by pinkhebe
Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2014 Admissions
Replies: 81
Views: 43566

Re: 2014 Admissions

although bear in mind, there was also assessments for yr 9 as well as yr 7.
by pinkhebe
Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Good luck!
Replies: 9
Views: 6927

Re: Good luck!

Oops, late night last night, very late night tonight! Never mind we'll just be watching tv/films tomorrow I expect :D

Happy New Year :wine:
by pinkhebe
Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: calling Matron!
Replies: 11
Views: 7722

Re: calling Matron!

DavidRawlins wrote:
pinkhebe wrote:la la la. I needn't worry so much about childcare :wine:
What is the job?!
Non residential boarding matron.
by pinkhebe
Mon Nov 25, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: calling Matron!
Replies: 11
Views: 7722

Re: calling Matron!

la la la. they didn't offer me the post starting in Jan, but were so impressed that they have offered me a position in another boys house starting in sept. Which is much better timing for me as ds2 will have started yr 7 and I needn't worry so much about childcare :wine:
by pinkhebe
Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: calling Matron!
Replies: 11
Views: 7722

Re: calling Matron!

That was a really hard interview - I think my lack of experience clearly showed! Never mind (school wasn't half as nice as CH :lol: )
by pinkhebe
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: calling Matron!
Replies: 11
Views: 7722

Re: calling Matron!

It's a co ed school, but the boarding house is boys, 13-18.
I wouldn't have a clue about girls! I'm so nervous, because I would really like this job. (even though the term times aren't the same as CH :roll: and I would never be able to drop my son off at the beginning of term :( )
by pinkhebe
Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: calling Matron!
Replies: 11
Views: 7722

calling Matron!

Help!! I'm in a bit of a panic as I've got an interview as a boarding matron (non residential). I have zero experience, apart form having a teenage son at boarding school, so I'm not quite sure why I've been called :? Anyway, does anyone have any views on what makes a good matron, and any other advi...
by pinkhebe
Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2014 Admissions
Replies: 81
Views: 43566

Re: 2014 Admissions

350? I thought it was 250 that make it through to the residential?
by pinkhebe
Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2014 Admissions
Replies: 81
Views: 43566

Re: 2014 Admissions

I'm very surprised, but pleased for my ds2. It's hard having an older brother who is very clever. However I'm missing my ds1 so much, I was kind of hoping for a rejection!
by pinkhebe
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2014 Admissions
Replies: 81
Views: 43566

Re: 2014 Admissions

ds2 also though :o :shock:
by pinkhebe
Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Sitting in CH carpark quietly panicking!
Replies: 4
Views: 4967

Re: Sitting in CH carpark quietly panicking!

I was also waiting! But as much as ds2 wants to go, we've always known it was a long shot. Still he did the tests without batting an eyelid :D
by pinkhebe
Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2014 Admissions
Replies: 81
Views: 43566

Re: 2014 Admissions

We're in the morning! I suspect though most of the morning will be spent in the car park reading my book, as I have to wait until 11am when son 1 finishes for half term, and then have to wait around for another hour and a half before collecting son no2 from the assessment :roll:
by pinkhebe
Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Sunday Visits at CH
Replies: 2
Views: 3788

Re: Sunday Visits at CH

I don't think there is a 'policy' as such. We usually take our son out for lunch, once in every 3 week block. Although he did come home for the day 9.30 - 7 last time. I always inform the housemaster (or ask politely :wink: ) via email before Wednesday of the week I want to take him out.