Holly house 9 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I've heard all the Y9 boys at WL passed their assessments so can go into Y10, however possibly as many as 5 Y9 girls didn't pass their assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly house 9 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I've heard all the Y9 boys at WL passed their assessments so can go into Y10, however possibly as many as 5 Y9 girls didn't pass their assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siconne50 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 5 girls were assessed out yr 9 this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeyourtoes Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I was thinking more about people who made finals and got into yr 9 next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enpointe75 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Has anyone had a confirmation pack from White Lodge? Only had a short email so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletcoach Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Has anyone had a confirmation pack from White Lodge? Only had a short email so far. Not yet, and nobody from people I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzyballetmum Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hi at balletcoach and enpointe 75 , I received my DD's on Saturday but I haven't heard of any of our other friends having received theirs yet. All very exciting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 When did you have to except the wl place by - out of interest x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzyballetmum Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The letter said within a week , so fingers crossed anyone on reserve will hear very soon Balletmum20 , holding out hope for my DD's good friend from JA who is on reserve , I believe two were accepted into year 7 last year from the reserves so anything is possible ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Are they on reserve for wl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletcoach Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi at balletcoach and enpointe 75 , I received my DD's on Saturday but I haven't heard of any of our other friends having received theirs yet. All very exciting Hi @dizzyballetmum, Maybe this week/ after Easter holidays we get our pack's as well. As you said, have to accept within a week. Indeed, very exciting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) I don't think any movement from the reserve list will be until the schools go back after Easter, so the wait continues for all on the reserve lists!! Good luck everyone xx. Let the wait be over soon!!! Edited March 30, 2016 by balletmum20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi everyone, just wondered if someone 'in the know' can help me understand something, My DS was offered a place at the Hammond after the prelim audition before Christmas. He also has a funding audition coming up soon. If he's not offered a funded place are we still able to accept the non-funded place if we can afford the full fees......if by chance we win the lottery ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 As far as I know Ballet4boyz this is the case, the place is not dependent on receiving funding. My DD was offered a place for 6th form and this was the case then, I am pretty sure it is the same for the lower school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yes also if they do not offer you a mds they could offer you a school bursary x good luck bsllet4boyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 As others have said - yes you can accept a fee paying place if you are not offered an MDS or bursary. Â They are also fairly flexible on beds. A couple of years ago they hooched the boys & girls boarding round a bit to accommodate numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thanks v much everyone - may have to invest in a few lottery tickets then On another note - how long does it generally take for all the shuffling of places re lower schools ?? Does it tend to be sorted fairly quickly or drag on until July / August .......before you know it - another year has flown lol !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) I've been told the shuffling can be up to a couple of days before they start In September ???????? Edited April 2, 2016 by balletmum20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Oh no - talk about prolonging the stress !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yes tell me about it - it's awful, what schools are you on reserve for?? I think it only happens that late if someone drops out last minute! Xx ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) He's reserve for Tring as I believe all the finalists are - so we sadly don't hold much hope there, and he still has Hammond - so we'll see. Its quite an unsettling time isn't it ! Edited April 2, 2016 by Ballet4Boyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yes it is, and we are in the same boat but are reserve for Tring and elmhurst, but it's a awful time and think a no is better than reserve, we also have Hammond ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 .........well hopefully something positive will happen for your DD from those reserves or Hammond & it won't be too long a wait for you.,...she's done brilliantly. It will just be so nice to know where our children will be going to school. Thankfully my DS seems to be quite chilled out about it now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yes fingers crossed for both of us!! My dd would just like to know where and if she is going? Xx I hear Hammond don't take long to get results out so at least we will know quite quickly there unless it's reserve again!! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 My DS is already talking about trying again next year if he doesn't get anything this time around. Not sure of much success though for a year 8 place as can't see there being many places available at any of the schools. At least the whole process has not put him off despite the knock-backs and he's learnt so much from the audition process. He's really looking forward to Hammond, so like you said - fingers crossed xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yes I'm keeping everything crossed xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 My DS is already talking about trying again next year if he doesn't get anything this time around. Not sure of much success though for a year 8 place as can't see there being many places available at any of the schools. At least the whole process has not put him off despite the knock-backs and he's learnt so much from the audition process. He's really looking forward to Hammond, so like you said - fingers crossed xx  The teaching at Hammond is excellent, so best of luck to him.  They often take children in for all years if they like them and their bursaries are very generous if you are not given a MDS.  They will look for performance and like 'all rounders' but it is still a classical course and they do a lot of ballet.  My DD was recently at Malvern Ballet Seminars and there were children from all the big schools, some privately coached and some from abroad.  The standard was super high but the Hammond children definitely held their own and some. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks pas de chat .... I think if it's meant to be ....it will happen for him, somewhere & at some point, eventually (I hope). Although ballet is his favourite - he loves tap, jazz etc & is gaining a lot more confidence with singing/acting so Hammond would be a great fit for him. Think he's going into the funding audition shooting from the hip LOL !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs G Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Ballet4boyz Our DS has trained at the Hammond for the last 5 years and started at Laine Theatre Arts last September. Let's hope your DS has a positive outcome for the funding audition. If you want any further info or tips etc feel free to PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks v much Mrs G and congratulations on your DS & his achievements, hope he's enjoying his time at Laine. If my DS is lucky enough to be offered some funding - I'll definitely take you up on your kind offer. It's always nice to be able to seek advice from someone with a lot more experience - which is one of the great things about this forum x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs G Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Ok ballet4boyz. Please let us know the outcome .....fingers crossed our DS is an all rounder and is having a fantastic time at Laine.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMomma Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Well we finally received our post regarding Elmhurst and we are thrilled dd has been offered a place for year 7! Also had an offer from Hammond but prefer Elmhurst all around. Congratulations to everyone that had success and thinking of everyone that had a "not now". ???? 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Congratulations dancemomma and to your dd!!! Exciting times ahead xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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