Lildancer96 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The current 6:3 were assessed before the thresholds changed but there are still students on mds in that year who will leave this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 RBS WL finals are 27th Feb & 6th March. Elmhurst are 16th & 17th March. As far as I remember, last year, and previously, the RBS boys results were out before the Elmhurst final, and the girls results were out on the day of the Elmhurst final (ie 4 days later on a Tuesday). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'd like to think that all RBS results will be out before Elmhursf this year, so hopefully those who want RBS more then Elmhurst will not attend the Elmhurst audition simply. But because Tring is a week earlier then Elmhurst I'm not sure if the RBS results will be early enough. If they are out after 4 days on Tuesday it will be just on time for those auditioning on Wednesday 11th. I wonder if it's a "no" from RBS should I tell my DD so she tries at Tring even harder or should I wait till after the audition so she feels happy and confident? I know there is no right answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaybackSapphire Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Finally the postman has arrived, DD offered a place with call back for MDS funding. ???????????? 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach3 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Ah Happymum only you can decide how to handle things. Bear in mind she may come into contact with other kids who may or may not tell her they have had results. It's so hard when you just want to protect them. Been in your position more than I care to remember x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Fantastic news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yeyyah that's excellent Swaybacksapphire, so happy for you and your lovely dd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I would imagine, if you have been told there are 7 MDS available, that includes all the 6:3's who are moving out of the school. You never know though, a 6:2 May decide to move on, who they are not aware of..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Brilliant news SwaybackSapphire ! Â Good luck for the 11th x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Also, I wonder now that the dada threshold has risen for the forthcoming academic year, some of those still on mds into upper school may now become eligible for dada funding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Finally the postman has arrived, DD offered a place with call back for MDS funding. ???????????? Finally the wait is over! Great news! Well done to your DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Also, I wonder now that the dada threshold has risen for the forthcoming academic year, some of those still on mds into upper school may now become eligible for dada funding? I wondered that too, although that could then have a knock-on effect with less money available for people needing a Dada for 6th form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Oh at long last swaybacksapphire!!! And what wonderful news definitely worth the wait then we might see you there then!! Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The finance is a nightmare for us parents, I dread to think what a headache it is for the schools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't see how they can know for sure the number of MDS awards as upper school finals are still happening so presumably some pupils may still get accepted elsewhere and free up some awards? I would guess the 7 that has been said is what they definitely know they have... I'm being optimistic that there may be a couple more that arise... Â It'll be interesting to see how many they end up having at finals fighting for the places! Such a shame that it comes down to this when we should all be celebrating the fact that we have talented children who have just been offered a place at an amazing school. :-) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaybackSapphire Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Well said dancermum. Â Thanks to everyone for the kind words, it sure has been a long wait! Â Now to win the lottery!! Edited February 19, 2015 by SwaybackSapphire 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Well said dancermum!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 3 years ago there were 55 children at Finals for lower school. Usually children from lower school with a MDS that they are taking into 6th form do not audition elsewhere.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Also in my DD age group (for yr9 place/3rd form) there were 6 at finals 2/3 from other vocational schools and 2 from Tring hoping for MDS too.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I thought I would clarify. While the children offered mds at 6th form may not audition elsewhere, the school does not prevent those who wish to do so. They work well with the parents for the benefit of the children, especially when parents are up front about their child's intention to do so. After all, the child may just be wanting to know all the options available as one would for any 6th form and an offer elsewhere may not necessarily mean acceptance of the offer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for clarifying that Haggis. Sometimes there is alot of speculation without much fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoDance2003 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 May I say, many congratulations to those who have been successful with obtaining final auditions. Â How very exciting-you must be super proud! Good luck to you all and fingers crossed you get the funding you need! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Ok, starting to panic now finals are looming!! How on earth do you stand out in an hour long class which is mixed year 8, 9 & 10? By the nature of the range of ages, I can't see it being anything more than a fairly simple class which means the older ones should all look equally good in it.... wishing they had a longer session for finals like the prelims. Feeling very stressed (even though I know there is absolutely nothing I can do!!! :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Dancermum, when is finals day? Don't forget, the audition panel know which year each child is auditioning for. A year 8 child will not be compared to a year 10 child. They know their current students very well and will be making comparisons to those children in terms of them being able to cope and fit in. They are looking for trainability not perfection. Â My DS started year 10 in September and year 10 and 11 are merged for vocational studies. And boys and girls are taught separately. So he had to go into a class with 10 year 11 boys who had all been at vocational school at least a year and most 4 or 5 years, plus the 3 year 10 boys who also had been at full time school. From 2 ballet lessons a week with only 3/4 hour boys work, there is no way he could be comparable in strength and ability. They looked at trainabity and potential. And boy oh boy has he had to work hard to keep up. Â I find Tring to be a lovely, vibrant environment. Good luck for finals and enjoy your day out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Thanks Harwel. Finals are 11th March, so looming fast.... it will be nice when it's all over and I can stop thinking about it all!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaybackSapphire Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Has anyone else's time changed, ours was 11:15, but is now 1:15, suits us better too for travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Not that I'm aware of no x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clara Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Has anyone else's time changed, ours was 11:15, but is now 1:15, suits us better too for travel! Ours was 9.15am and is now 11.15am! We're happy with the slightly later time too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Ours was 9.15am and is now 11.15am! We're happy with the slightly later time too! Is it for year 7 Clara? And for DD or DS? I haven't received any info from Tring and am not sure now if it's still 9:15 for us or should I worry that I didn't receive an email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Same here Happymum we are in at 9:15 and haven't heard anything xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clara Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Is it for year 7 Clara? And for DD or DS? I haven't received any info from Tring and am not sure now if it's still 9:15 for us or should I worry that I didn't receive an email? It's for DD and she is trying for Year 8 Happymum, so if your dd is year 7 maybe they've kept times the same? I received the amended time by email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Ok, thank you. So it looks like children trying for Y7 are coming at 9:15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yes all the year 7's I know are at 9.15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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