Pointeshoes

Hi my dd is going away to school in sept a,she is 11 and would love Facebook . I have an account to keep in touch with my brother who resides in the states as its cheaper to message me directly from there. I have just set up an account for my oldest daughter who is 13 as it seems all her friends have an account., but I don't like Facebook and think its dreadful how some people live out there every moment detailing it on their accounts. I'm undecided as to what to do about dd ,as she has some really good friends and it would be a quick way for them to keep in touch. If in the event we do set it up I like the idea of having her passwords so we can edit the account from home.i suppose it's also a good way of getting an insight into her world while she is away and feeling part of her day ( if she has time to put something on and if we don't hear from her that day ) hmmmm still thinking ........ X

Hi just a question. My dd is starting vocational school in sept.i haven't as yet booked any summer schools for her as I thought as it was her last long summer before starting school it would be nice to have her at home before she goes away. There is a couple of summer events she can do nearer home like a drama course with her siblings and possibly a contemporary course. I know she will miss ballet terribly over the summer and I am now wondering if I should have booked a course- I know I have probably left this too late. Are there any courses still available and / or are there any courses near to the north east of England ( always having to travel it would be nice if something was nearer home) . Any info appreciated ????????

Hi yes just got the letter. That's a shame that they won't do exams,I wasn't aware of that. The start of term is coming ever nearer, my dd is really looking forward to getting started .induction day was great for everyone getting to meet one another x

Thank you for all the replies. My dd is starting at vocational school in sept and I've been told she will start her vocational exams there, they do not currently offer them at dd dance school , I'm still discovering the world of ballet x

Hi sorry to sound very ignorant (but i am) with the vocational studies what exactly is the difference between them and graded rad exams ? My dd is just starting grade 6 ,would she start on inter foundation? Thank you in advance x

Hi my dd is starting at Hammond in sept in year 7 and will be boarding . We are also going to the induction day for which itvwill be lovely to meet everyone zx

Nice to hear of all the lovely restaurants. On induction day do the parents stay on school site as well as children, or do we get a chance to go off site and get to sample the delights of the premises mentioned? X

Hi does anyone know when the hammonds induction day is? And what happens on a weekend when the children have their lovely Sunday off? Are the year 7's allowed out unsupervised? Thank you in advance x

Hiya angel , I am also starting in yr 7 I am sooo excited . I will probalys remember you but what is ur name and r u goin to b boarding and if u r then I hope we're in the same dorm. I can't wait and I am so releaved that the auditions are over cos I hate being soo nervous. When we came to the funding audition i was so happy that everyone was really nice. I am a bit nervous about leaving all my friends but I am sure I will become really good friends with everyone (hopefully) anyway well done for getting in:):) I hope we can keep talking to each other before sept when we go .Hope to talk to you soon!!!! Luv pointeshoes<3

Hiya x Thank you for your replies I would still like it if I could Talk to some of the girls That r coming in sept Luv pointeshoes

Hiya , I am starting in September as a yr 7 but I would just like to ask hairbelles if there dd board and if they do I would like to ask if the boarding houses feel like home. I am really excited and can't wait. Also do you like at the Hammond. Luv pointeshoes xxxxx

hi Regatta, that would be great if I could have details of your friends shop. My dd is starting at Hammond this Sept x

Ah thank you for your replies, since we have started the whole auditioning process, we have looked at various threads on this site and have found them really helpful. My dd is re ally excited to have got a place and Im really proud of her ( but will really miss her),but I know she will be fine .I was really impressed with the pastoral care at the school and that in itself has put a lot of concerns to bed. I suppose we are just looking for some general tips ,before we start at the school, I am a complete novice to all of this (apart from constantly driving around the country taking my dd to classes and finding out which coffee shops stay open past 5.30pm!) , my dd really just wants to be in touch with other children at the school as she is soooo looking forward to getting started (don't know how we are going to get her through last term at current school as she would go now if she had the chance). x hiya , that was my mums comments above .I am really excited about going to the hammonds in September. I don't know how many girls are starting in yr 7 and would really like to know as I would really like to talk to them . I am also really nervous as well as I would be leaving all of my friends at my current school.I would really like it if I could talk to some of the girls who are going to be living with me and see how they feel. Anyway I will keep posting until September. see ya, luv pointeshoes xxxx :P

Hi this is our first post. My dd is starting on the dance course in year 7 this Sept 2013 and would love to find out tips from existing scholars there and would love to have contact with any other children starting at the same time. Any info would be most gratefully received x