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1 hour ago, youngatheart said:

 

 

Anyway there is obviously no way any of you are going to see it from my point of view - you clearly do not have a problem with giving your children the message that "some things DO justify skipping school" 

But some things DO justify missing school.  Education is so much more than just being in the classroom. Think of the friendships,  memories and experiences on offer through dance and similarly the exams. 

I honestly think we find it harder than they do. When my DD was younger she used to sob for about half an hour, then we'd talk, have a 'special' tea and it would be fine. Now she's a bit older she tends to focus more on improving a technique. I think my thing is it's not a 'no' it's a 'not yet'.

3 hours ago, youngatheart said:

No no no!!!!!! This is such a wrong, wrong attitude! Dance is (for the vast majority) an extracurricular, leisure activity which can and should take place during out-of-school leisure hours and never impinge on school in any way.

 

Dance is not extra curricular for my DD - it's her life! It's far more important to her mental health, confidence and her general well being than any of her academic subjects.  Thankfully her teachers recognise this and fully support her.

2 hours ago, Mnemo said:

There are plenty of affluent well educated "middle class" parents who choose to educate in the state sector, because they prefer to spend their money on other things - entirely their choice. By the same token, not all children who attend independent schools are from affluent homes. For every parent who rocks up at the school gates in a Maserati there are many more who have taken on additional financing, or who rely heavily on grandparents to meet fee costs. State schools, since they are funded by the government, are naturally answerable to the government. And if the policy is no absences in term time, that is how it is. Independent schools, far from being some kind of luxury holiday camp for the idle rich, are answerable to a far tougher audience - the parents who pay a lot of money for their children to go there. No one is going to shell out £15 - £20K per annum for their children to get rubbish grades at GCSE and A level. And as its much easier to change independent schools, parents will not hesitate to vote with their feet if they think the school is not up to scratch. In consequence independent school generally require far more of their pupils, with a longer school day, possible Saturday commitments and a lot of prep. They do not readily give time off in school hours, and they can ask you to leave if they are not happy with your conduct. 

Couldn't have said it better myself. 

Ditto Janice 

This is a brand new school and I think it is geared up more to those who want to go to a Vocational school but they do offer more than just ballet.  I would email them - they're very helpful. Have you looked at Opes? 

If you put in a search on here for EYB,  there are a lot of threads on here. Good luck, it's a fabulous experience and yes  you do get to know if you're successful on the night. 

I've just seen the scholarship auditions today are cancelled because of the snow. 

Can I just say that I have found this forum to be invaluable and I love the fact that everybody is so supportive - there's no jealousy,  bitterness or I'm not telling you because my DD is better than your DD.  This ballet world is an absolute unknown to most of us and to hear the good and the bad is just perfect. 

47 minutes ago, Pixiewoo said:

DD eats, lives and breathes dance and musical theatre at the moment ... there is just a tiny little bit of me that hopes that in 3/5yrs time, it has reduced to 'hobby' status, rather than the reason for being. 

Lol...my DD has just become more obsessed /committed and I'm foolish enough to support her 100%

The funding 'thing' honestly keeps me awake at night?  I absolutely dread my DD being offered a place - which let's face it is a massive achievement in itself - and then she can't accept because she can't get the funding.  It's all very well saying , I've made it clear from the start  but I'm just unsure how I could personally deal with that never mind DD.

Love Lily.   

22 hours ago, Pointetoes said:

We got back late last night from EYB to discover water dripping out of our boiler and no heating/water. Sadly it’s looking like we need a new one, it is 30 yrs old, and our heating guy has been predicting this for sometime. He is coming tomorrow and I have spent the morning borrowing heaters. So relieved it has warmed up....... 

Oh no - not a nice end to an otherwise (hopefully) lovely day.  Hope you get sorted quickly.  I'm hoping the plumber will be at my house this afternoon but I have downloaded a money off voucher for Prezzo if it's not fixed by this evening    I am so fed up of boiling kettles for water!!  Fortunately Prezzo is near my parents so I'm thinking we could pop in for showers too  You can tell that I'm really hopeful that it will be sorted!!

I use a clear nail polish to stop ribbon from fraying - don't trust myself with a match. 

Misery continues here...still no boiler. Keep telling myself there are plenty worse off than me. On a positive, been invited to roast chicken lunch at my parents.  

Bex does ballet - that's so kind of you to go to so much trouble. Thanks...my tiny reset button like you describe is on the thermostat switch.  I'll have another look though.  Thanks x

Thanks both.  Don't think it's the radiators though,  think it's the actual boiler. Condensate pipe was frozen and I think this has caused all of the problems.  Had issue since Thursday - rented property but estate agents say plumber can't come until Monday :-(

Hi,can anybody help? I have an ideal logic 30 boiler that's showing a fault code that would suggest low pressure, but it hasn't got low pressure. I've thawed the condensate pipe but still nothing.  Twiddled valves and tried to reset and nothing.  

Thank you.  Funnily enough I said swimming but she'll believe all of you rather than me 

Today’s Wimbledon audition is going ahead. If, due to the weather, you are not able to attend please get in touch by email.

This was on Facebook  from EYB 

Hi, DD wants to tone her arms and I'm guessing she needs dumb bells.  Any idea on sizes /weights? I've had  a look but there are loads to choose. She's 14 and just wants to firm up a little. ..any recommendations?  

Can anyone remind me how funding works with RCS please. What sort of accommodation is there please? 

Ditto. Thanks for all of your help and good  luck 

Well today is the day. Chukkas everyone 

2 hours ago, RosaMac said:

I don't think you have to be a UK resident. I thought it was an EU citizen living in an EU country for the past 3 years. 

 

Eligibility

To get help with fees you must:

• be an EU citizen and have been living in the EU for 3 continuous years immediately before the start of your course
• have ‘settled status’
• have ‘indefinite leave to remain’ in the UK

To get help with living costs you must be from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.