Mum to a boy dancer Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Ottobotto said: Does anyone know how many MDS places are available at Hammond - based on last year maybe? The current Y7 has 13 kids currently. It’s a small year. I do know that not all of them have MDS. From what I can tell they never tell you exactly how many places there are. At the funding finals the kids are ranked and awards are given to the top kids. That said there is ALOT of movement from the waiting lists once all results are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Does anyone know for sure whether Tring results will come via email or letter? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotadanceMa Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 7 minutes ago, MissEmily said: Does anyone know for sure whether Tring results will come via email or letter? Thank you! Usually a letter with Tring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottobotto Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, NotadanceMa said: Usually a letter with Tring. Oh no! Our post is like snail mail!!! I’m sure it only comes about once a week now too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme76 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Ottobotto said: Does anyone know how many MDS places are available at Hammond - based on last year maybe? My daughter is year 7 there are 15 in their class 10 are Mds I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme76 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, Amme76 said: My daughter is year 7 there are 15 in their class 10 are Mds I believe 12 girls 3 boys and out of that 2 are day students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme76 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 hours ago, SJBallet said: I think they said 20 into year 7. There are only 15 in year 7 12 girls 3 boys 10mds x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, Amme76 said: There are only 15 in year 7 12 girls 3 boys 10mds x Thanks. I think she meant they could take up to 20 for this years intake. it’s still a long shot with so few MDS although at 10 it’s not a million miles away from RBS or Elmhurst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme76 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, SJBallet said: Thanks. I think she meant they could take up to 20 for this years intake. it’s still a long shot with so few MDS although at 10 it’s not a million miles away from RBS or Elmhurst. That’s probably correct ! I never thought my daughter would be offered an Mds it does happen xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, Amme76 said: That’s probably correct ! I never thought my daughter would be offered an Mds it does happen xx Does your daughter enjoy it? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme76 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, SJBallet said: Does your daughter enjoy it? X Omg yes she’s living her absolute dream ! We’ve had home sickness but it was very short lived but I think that’s expected with them being so little still, They have exeat every 3 weekend so coming home for the weekend is never a million miles away plus I visit some weekends. massive decision but seeing how much she is loving life I know I’ve made the right decision x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Amme76 said: Omg yes she’s living her absolute dream ! We’ve had home sickness but it was very short lived but I think that’s expected with them being so little still, They have exeat every 3 weekend so coming home for the weekend is never a million miles away plus I visit some weekends. massive decision but seeing how much she is loving life I know I’ve made the right decision x This really made me smile! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottobotto Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Amme76 said: 12 girls 3 boys and out of that 2 are day students Does the MDS funded get re-considered every year? Could they lose it in Year 8 for example....and have to leave? Or is it set for their time there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotadanceMa Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, Ottobotto said: Does the MDS funded get re-considered every year? Could they lose it in Year 8 for example....and have to leave? Or is it set for their time there? Yes the MDS is reassessed every year, it is linked purely to the vocational element of the school (academics make no difference) and can be withdrawn if the student’s dancing/PA is below the standard expected by the school. The school my child is at has assessments each term and a main Easter assessment. A letter is sent out each year letting you know the MDS has been awarded for another year. For entry into US in the same school they usually have to re audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ottobotto said: Does the MDS funded get re-considered every year? Could they lose it in Year 8 for example....and have to leave? Or is it set for their time there? I’ve never heard of anyone losing their mds at either of the schools my dc attend. Some students switch from dance to theatre arts and give up their mds. Some choose to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Yes, confirmation today from Tring that the results will come via letter, @NotadanceMa @Ottobotto 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, MissEmily said: Yes, confirmation today from Tring that the results will come via letter, @NotadanceMa @Ottobotto 😮. The receptionist said email 😁. Ooh I’ll stop frantically checking email. Did she say when? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 @SJBalletShe didn't, but my pupil said that on the day, the receptionist told her three weeks and the audition panel told her two...so who knows! Some point between this Monday and next Monday for us, let's hope! It's torture isn't it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotadanceMa Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, SJBallet said: 😮. The receptionist said email 😁. Ooh I’ll stop frantically checking email. Did she say when? It’s about 2 weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, MissEmily said: @SJBalletShe didn't, but my pupil said that on the day, the receptionist told her three weeks and the audition panel told her two...so who knows! Some point between this Monday and next Monday for us, let's hope! It's torture isn't it?! Ha ha. Yes the receptionist said to us 3 weeks and I’ve just asked DD and she said she was told 3 weeks so I’m thinking towards the end of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, SJBallet said: Ha ha. Yes the receptionist said to us 3 weeks and I’ve just asked DD and she said she was told 3 weeks so I’m thinking towards the end of next week. They weee in together weren’t they so depending on mail service we should hear around the same time. X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 @SJBallet Yes. It'll be awful if some of us have slower postmen than others though!!! Pretty convinced it'll be a "no" from Tring for us, but we'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottobotto Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 14 hours ago, MissEmily said: @SJBallet Yes. It'll be awful if some of us have slower postmen than others though!!! Pretty convinced it'll be a "no" from Tring for us, but we'll see! Please do let me know when they arrive as I'm certain ours will take ages! Is anyone else at Elmhurst on Tuesday next week?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotadanceMa Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Did any Y8 children get offers of a place in the RB finals? I ask because I know WL changed their system this year and now children are guaranteed I believe 3 yrs without assessing our. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermom Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, NotadanceMa said: Did any Y8 children get offers of a place in the RB finals? I ask because I know WL changed their system this year and now children are guaranteed I believe 3 yrs without assessing our. Hi yes I’d be interested to know that too 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermom Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 My daughter is going to the semi final auditions at Elmhurst for a place in year 8. Is anyone aware if the class will be just entry into that year or whether it will be mixed with year 7 and 9 entry too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer20 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 3 hours ago, NotadanceMa said: Did any Y8 children get offers of a place in the RB finals? I ask because I know WL changed their system this year and now children are guaranteed I believe 3 yrs without assessing our. I have only heard of three year 8's getting to finals this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottobotto Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Does anybody know how far Elmhurst is from Birmingham New Street Station please? Our plan to stay with a friend has way has been scuppered due to them now having covid so seeking a plan B - possible training - for next week? Am assuming Taxis are plentiful and easy to get ? And if there is anywhere close to elmhurst to take shelter whilst the audition takes place? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jossbisson Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Hi it’s about 10 minutes in a taxi from new street and is about £8 there’s a Costa nearby or the MAC both are perfect to shelter in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotadanceMa Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dancer20 said: I have only heard of three year 8's getting to finals this year Were they all girls or boys and girls? I have no child applying I’m just interested/nosey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer20 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 1 minute ago, NotadanceMa said: Were they all girls or boys and girls? I have no child applying I’m just interested/nosey! They are all girls, applying for a year 8 place, I think they have kept final audition numbers really small for entry into yr8 and yr9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotadanceMa Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Thankyou @Dancer20 for taking the time to reply to my nosiness 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer20 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 41 minutes ago, NotadanceMa said: Thankyou @Dancer20 for taking the time to reply to my nosiness 😊 No problem, gotta love a bit of nosiness 🤣🤣🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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