Mae989 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 DD has scholarship call backs on the 23rd. Not knowing anything whatsoever about this crazy world I would like a little bit of insight please! Does anyone know how many are usually called back to this stage? What is the scholarship/ bursary rates? I notice there is a musical theatre component (not DDs strongest at all!). Do they have to be an all rounder to get bursaries/scholarship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hi Mae989, Unfortunately I don't have the answers to your questions as pretty new to all this myself, but your DD must have displayed sufficient potential in all components in her first audition for them to consider her for a scholarship or bursary. I believe MDS awards are based on suitability / potential in classical ballet, so in short she has a good a chance as any other invited to finals. I am unsure of the criteria for a bursary though, sorry. Good luck to you DD, she has done brilliantly to get this far . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 good luck to your DD with her final audition. As the above poster says the MDS is based on classical ballet suitability/potential. As far as I am aware the bursary/scholarships are offered to those the school still like but do not have enough MDS for. Also as far as I am aware the level of Hammond's own bursary/scholarship is based on family income. That's my understanding but I do not have the personal experience to be completely sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hope everything went well today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae989 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Well, she didn't look back as she went through the doors! I had to call her back to wish her luck!! There were lots of smiles so no matter what she's tried her best and what's meant to be will be x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Letters are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Good luck to all awaiting results! Anyone know how many MDS awards they have this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 That was quick! Good luck to all waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Good luck to everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Good luck everyone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae989 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 DD has an MDS award!!! One very happy girl tonight! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 How lovely Mae. One of Dds friends has been given an MDS too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well done to those with good news. Please post or pm if you need any info - I remember we had thousands if questions when dd was offered her place. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 DD has an MDS award!!! One very happy girl tonight! Well done to your dd Mae989 lovely news 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 DD has an MDS award!!! One very happy girl tonight! Fantastic news, well done to you DD Mae989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Congratulations to your dd Mae989 ..... I'm just sat at The Hammond now waiting for dd to finish for Easter . It's a lovely school I'm sure your dd will be very happy here . Edited March 27, 2015 by HAIRBELLES 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Fantastic news, well done to your DD Mae989 ???? Edited March 27, 2015 by Dancing2003 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae989 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 The reality is suddenly starting to hit! DD still has a smile from ear to ear but both my husband and I are in pieces! It's just so daunting. You are right Karen I have a million questions to ask. I will PM you if that's ok? My biggest worry is losing my little girl and missing so much of her growing up. The thought of not seeing her every day is just too much to even comprehend right now. Oh gosh this is hard!!! I'm so glad I've found this forum though so I can listen to all your experiences and hopefully get through this with some sanity???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mae989 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 The reality is suddenly starting to hit! DD still has a smile from ear to ear but both my husband and I are in pieces! It's just so daunting. You are right Karen I have a million questions to ask. I will PM you if that's ok? My biggest worry is losing my little girl and missing so much of her growing up. The thought of not seeing her every day is just too much to even comprehend right now. Oh gosh this is hard!!! I'm so glad I've found this forum though so I can listen to all your experiences and hopefully get through this with some sanity???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unzabun Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi Mae989, congratulations to your DD - my DD is currently boarding in year 7 at the Hammond and absolutely loves it - any questions, feel free to shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi Mae989, congratulations to your DD - my DD is currently boarding in year 7 at the Hammond and absolutely loves it - any questions, feel free to shout! Mine DD is in year 8 and is doing really well. You'll love the school but the boarding takes a while to adjust as it is 'lacking' however the house parents and teachers are wonderful and caring which is the most important thing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing pickles Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi everyone, well done to everyone who was awarded the MDS, such lovely news My DD is on the reserve list for an award, I have emailed the school, but have yet to recieve a response, can anyone help me please? Does anyone know how many get on the reserve list? Will the school give info re- how realistic DDs chances are of getting an award? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi dancing pickles. It's a very difficult question to answer & depends if anyone turns a place down. It does happen & I have known some children to be offered awards last minute. School broke up for easter holidays yester day lunchtime & the lady I think you need to speak was in attendance at parents afternoon all afternoon. Mae - do feel free to get in touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing pickles Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi dancing pickles. It's a very difficult question to answer & depends if anyone turns a place down. It does happen & I have known some children to be offered awards last minute. School broke up for easter holidays yester day lunchtime & the lady I think you need to speak was in attendance at parents afternoon all afternoon. Mae - do feel free to get in touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing pickles Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks for replying. I think I'm just going crazy as I thought all the waiting would be done now and we would know one way or the other what was going to happen in september! DD made 2 other finals and then sadly 2 no's, never mind...... the waiting continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Really sad for your dd dancing pickles... But all is not lost with reserve list I certainly wouldn't be emailing the school I would ring and speak to someone direct good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing pickles Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks C4D, I may just do that next week. Your advice has kept me sane over the last few years ha ha xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebony Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 my dd was on the reserve list and got a call end of july, so, dont give up. shes now in yr7 and loves it. pm me any questions x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Hi everyone, well done to everyone who was awarded the MDS, such lovely news My DD is on the reserve list for an award, I have emailed the school, but have yet to recieve a response, can anyone help me please? Does anyone know how many get on the reserve list? Will the school give info re- how realistic DDs chances are of getting an award? Hi DancingpicklesThe DCs who are awarded MDS have a time limit to accept the award , some may have multiply awards and choose a different school free- ing up one for another child on the list. After this date ,unless it is different to years gone by , some people are offered bursaries which can sometimes work out better . I think all go on the waiting list , I have known DCs to eventually be given an award and some on the list who don't . To give you hope my youngest dd was offered her award 6 days before the start of term . Fingers crossed for your dd . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Mae, we are with you here! We miss dd far more than she misses us! I console myself that at this stage no decision is final and if it does not turn out to be right for your daughter, you can review and make changes. There are less than 50% of the dancers who started with dd as boarders in yr7 still there now. However, dd is very happy and we really treasure the times we get together. She still rings every day - suggest unlimited calls and Internet if you can manage it. Edited for typo Edited March 28, 2015 by Karen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ll3tmum Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 My DD is also on the reserve list. I tried to call to speak to someone but no joy. I also wondered realistically what her chances are now. It's like double upset if she gets another no in a few weeks. So hard for them and for us watching them go through it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 School broke up for Easter on Friday, but there maybe someone in the office next week. However, I think it may be a case of waiting to see what response there is to the places offered, but I guess the waiting list might be in some sort of order and they may be able/ willing to tell you where you are on the list? Hope you find out and feel more settled soon. I do feel for you; the year we were waiting for results they took ages and I remember feeling that everyone else knew where they were heading and we were still in limbo! Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snape Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hello all, mae989 looks like my dd will be joining yours in September! Very exciting. Would be pleased to receive any advice or information. My dd also very classical not mt at all! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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