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Hello, just a general MDS query if anyone can help. If you get awarded MDS do you resubmit financial information each year to determine that’s years parental contribution?

I think they said 20 into year 7.

Congratulations 🎉 I think they said they this year they have approx 10.

Thank you. Yes very happy x

It was indeed thank you. DD has been offered a place and invited to the funding final. What a rollercoaster!

Hammond results are out from Monday!

They didn’t brilliantly at answering the questions x

Thank you. These stories are definitely comforting. The waiting for the next result is the hardest thing. DD said after the Elmhurst audition that it hadn’t gone as well as it could have done and doesn’t feel she showed herself to her best so we’re just trying to focus on the next one.

Thank you. Fingers crossed x

Thank you. She will be. She’s just very sad at the moment and it has knocked her confidence. X

Unfortunately not an invitation for us. I have a very sad DD x

@balletboy8 @MissEmily they did say at the talk at the beginning not to worry at all if you haven’t done any jazz. They’re just looking to see how they adapt.

Thank you. What year were you applying for?

Hello. Was it the results of the first round video audition that you received on Friday? Is the 4th Feb the next stage?

Do Tring have any alternative dates? They seem to run more sessions than most.

I know if a girl that auditioned yesterday, I think for year 8.

🍀 Good look to all those auditioning today, and if anyone auditioned yesterday 🍀

I have also booked the hotels with free cancellation… I just didn’t want to admit to that part 😂. But I do like to be organised!

Thank you @sunrise81too. I’m glad your DD is enjoying her time. I think Elmhurst is the top of DDs list so at this stage just praying she at least gets to finals and will then worry about the rest later. I’ve had to plan annual leave and it seems a bit cocky to book time off for finals when we haven’t done the first round yet 😂

Thank you, so they would know at the end of the first day if they are called back? Do they tell the children or call the parents? I was just thinking about having to book accommodation should DD be in the fortunate position of finals and potentially booking 2 nights but only actually needed one 😮. I can’t wait for this to all be over already 🙈

Anyone else wracked with nerves about testing positive for covid as the auditions draw nearer? I just want to hibernate! Also, anyone following the thread from previous years that can explain how the Elmhurst call backs happen if you get that far? The dates say: Lower School Final Auditions for School Years 7-11 22nd March 2022 Final Audition (Boys) 23rd March 2022 Final Audition (Girls) 24th March 2022 Call Back and Physio Assessment (Boys & Girls)

For the assessment the audition pack just says: Educational Test Entry to the school is largely based on audition however, all candidates will sit an academic assessment. The academic part of the audition involves a computerised verbal and non-verbal reasoning test followed by a 10 - minute writing test from which we can identify very quickly if a pupil has difficulties with handwriting speed, spelling or grammar.

Hello The audition info says: Girls are requested to wear plain leotard, pink ballet tights, and usual ballet shoes. For the modern section please bring jazz shoes or jazz trainers and a pair of jazz pants if available. Hair should be neat and appropriate for the course they are auditioning for and off the face.

Perfect thanks.

Singing Happy Birthday is the advice for the Hammond audition if children aren’t used to singing. Re lateral flows are we saying it’s the ones that (pre omicron) you could get from chemists or schools?