Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah and > that's it. What a bummer - it's awful when these things aren't clear cut ;(( Good luck on the sixth form begging. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah and > that's it. What a bummer - it's awful when these things aren't clear cut ;(( Good luck on the sixth form begging. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah > and > > that's it. > > What a bummer - it's awful when these things aren't clear cut ;(( > Good luck on the sixth form begging. > Caroline DH and I had a chat with Yeshaya just now about a plan of action. We are fairly lucky in that he has decided on a Yeshivah if he does go to one; it's right here in our Jerusalem neighbourhood, in fact the Dean, Rabbi M, uses our house to prepare his lessons when we aren't here. DH is in fact going into the Yeshivah in about fifteen minutes to give a " shiur " (religious lesson), and then he will talk to Rabbi M and arrange a time for Yeshaya to meet with him. The plan is as follows: we go home on Monday, and DH speaks to the 6th form school and sees whether we can get him in despite his results. If he gets in (remote chance) it's on the strict understanding that he has ONE term to prove he has changed his attitude to working, otherwise we take him out and he goes to yeshivah anyway. If, as is more likely, he doesn't get in to the 6th form, we will prepare for him to come back here and join Rabbi M's place. It makes more sense than leaving him here now; he isn't prepared for it, either physically (shopping for suitable clothes etc) or emotionally..he needs to say goodbye to his friends etc. Does this sound sensible? sigh Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah > and > > that's it. > > What a bummer - it's awful when these things aren't clear cut ;(( > Good luck on the sixth form begging. > Caroline DH and I had a chat with Yeshaya just now about a plan of action. We are fairly lucky in that he has decided on a Yeshivah if he does go to one; it's right here in our Jerusalem neighbourhood, in fact the Dean, Rabbi M, uses our house to prepare his lessons when we aren't here. DH is in fact going into the Yeshivah in about fifteen minutes to give a " shiur " (religious lesson), and then he will talk to Rabbi M and arrange a time for Yeshaya to meet with him. The plan is as follows: we go home on Monday, and DH speaks to the 6th form school and sees whether we can get him in despite his results. If he gets in (remote chance) it's on the strict understanding that he has ONE term to prove he has changed his attitude to working, otherwise we take him out and he goes to yeshivah anyway. If, as is more likely, he doesn't get in to the 6th form, we will prepare for him to come back here and join Rabbi M's place. It makes more sense than leaving him here now; he isn't prepared for it, either physically (shopping for suitable clothes etc) or emotionally..he needs to say goodbye to his friends etc. Does this sound sensible? sigh Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah > and > > that's it. > > What a bummer - it's awful when these things aren't clear cut ;(( > Good luck on the sixth form begging. > Caroline DH and I had a chat with Yeshaya just now about a plan of action. We are fairly lucky in that he has decided on a Yeshivah if he does go to one; it's right here in our Jerusalem neighbourhood, in fact the Dean, Rabbi M, uses our house to prepare his lessons when we aren't here. DH is in fact going into the Yeshivah in about fifteen minutes to give a " shiur " (religious lesson), and then he will talk to Rabbi M and arrange a time for Yeshaya to meet with him. The plan is as follows: we go home on Monday, and DH speaks to the 6th form school and sees whether we can get him in despite his results. If he gets in (remote chance) it's on the strict understanding that he has ONE term to prove he has changed his attitude to working, otherwise we take him out and he goes to yeshivah anyway. If, as is more likely, he doesn't get in to the 6th form, we will prepare for him to come back here and join Rabbi M's place. It makes more sense than leaving him here now; he isn't prepared for it, either physically (shopping for suitable clothes etc) or emotionally..he needs to say goodbye to his friends etc. Does this sound sensible? sigh Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah > and > > that's it. > > What a bummer - it's awful when these things aren't clear cut ;(( > Good luck on the sixth form begging. > Caroline DH and I had a chat with Yeshaya just now about a plan of action. We are fairly lucky in that he has decided on a Yeshivah if he does go to one; it's right here in our Jerusalem neighbourhood, in fact the Dean, Rabbi M, uses our house to prepare his lessons when we aren't here. DH is in fact going into the Yeshivah in about fifteen minutes to give a " shiur " (religious lesson), and then he will talk to Rabbi M and arrange a time for Yeshaya to meet with him. The plan is as follows: we go home on Monday, and DH speaks to the 6th form school and sees whether we can get him in despite his results. If he gets in (remote chance) it's on the strict understanding that he has ONE term to prove he has changed his attitude to working, otherwise we take him out and he goes to yeshivah anyway. If, as is more likely, he doesn't get in to the 6th form, we will prepare for him to come back here and join Rabbi M's place. It makes more sense than leaving him here now; he isn't prepared for it, either physically (shopping for suitable clothes etc) or emotionally..he needs to say goodbye to his friends etc. Does this sound sensible? sigh Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah > and > > that's it. > > What a bummer - it's awful when these things aren't clear cut ;(( > Good luck on the sixth form begging. > Caroline DH and I had a chat with Yeshaya just now about a plan of action. We are fairly lucky in that he has decided on a Yeshivah if he does go to one; it's right here in our Jerusalem neighbourhood, in fact the Dean, Rabbi M, uses our house to prepare his lessons when we aren't here. DH is in fact going into the Yeshivah in about fifteen minutes to give a " shiur " (religious lesson), and then he will talk to Rabbi M and arrange a time for Yeshaya to meet with him. The plan is as follows: we go home on Monday, and DH speaks to the 6th form school and sees whether we can get him in despite his results. If he gets in (remote chance) it's on the strict understanding that he has ONE term to prove he has changed his attitude to working, otherwise we take him out and he goes to yeshivah anyway. If, as is more likely, he doesn't get in to the 6th form, we will prepare for him to come back here and join Rabbi M's place. It makes more sense than leaving him here now; he isn't prepared for it, either physically (shopping for suitable clothes etc) or emotionally..he needs to say goodbye to his friends etc. Does this sound sensible? sigh Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Ruthie Sounds like a good and solid plan and also making sure that Yeshaya knows that IF he does get into the 6th form it is really up to him (no being able to blame it on mum and dad) good luck ;o) Sorry to hear all is up in the air but you sound like you get getting around it ;o) Lonnie Phoebe & Eloisa's mama & expecting a Christmas delivery... My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what you start. So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a Chocolate cake. I feel better already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > Does this sound sensible? > > sigh > > Ruthie Yes - it sounds like you are doing everything you can do. Is there a feeling of sadness about sorting out the Further Ed of your final child? I feel tearful enough at the thought of Joe starting school soon (and I'll have to go through it again in 5 years time) but it must be quite hard with your eighth child! Vent as much as you like - we are here to listen (even if we don't always have an answer!) Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Ruthie, I'm sure Yeshaya will land on his feet eventually - he's probably just a slow developer. GCSEs nowadays are less and less suitable for the learning styles of many boys, and they are not the be-all-and -end-all. Hopefully he can get his education for next year sorted out soon and give you some peace of mind. Joyce -----Original Message----- From: ruthie@... [sMTP:ruthie@...] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Ruthie, I'm sure Yeshaya will land on his feet eventually - he's probably just a slow developer. GCSEs nowadays are less and less suitable for the learning styles of many boys, and they are not the be-all-and -end-all. Hopefully he can get his education for next year sorted out soon and give you some peace of mind. Joyce -----Original Message----- From: ruthie@... [sMTP:ruthie@...] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Ruthie, I'm sure Yeshaya will land on his feet eventually - he's probably just a slow developer. GCSEs nowadays are less and less suitable for the learning styles of many boys, and they are not the be-all-and -end-all. Hopefully he can get his education for next year sorted out soon and give you some peace of mind. Joyce -----Original Message----- From: ruthie@... [sMTP:ruthie@...] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 Oh dear - what problems for you. Why is life never straightforward - always these crossroads. Hope it all works out for you all. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ (and glad we've a long way to go until we have such worries) > If, as is more likely, he doesn't get in to the 6th form, we will > prepare for him to come back here and join Rabbi M's place. It makes > more sense than leaving him here now; he isn't prepared for it, > either physically (shopping for suitable clothes etc) or > emotionally..he needs to say goodbye to his friends etc. > > Does this sound sensible? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did > your families celebrate/commiserate? Unfortunately my parents were in the process of splitting up at the time and I opened my results (8 O levels between A and C), and like you no one seemed that bothered. They took me out for a meal at a nice restaurant but spent the whole evening sniping and arguing with each other... Probably not the best moment of my life (and they wonder why I went downhill academically from then on) Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 I remember of sorts. The envelope arrived on the day we were going on holiday. Armed with my envelope, I remember standing in a smelly old red phone box ringing all my friends to exchange results. I still have the envelope containing the results that has scribble all over with everyone else's results on. One friend was in Devon on hols with her mum and her dad got caught speeding taking the envelope to her - when he explained and showed the police the unopened envelope they let him off with a warning. Can't remember much about my A levels tho'. Only that i was really disappointed as i could read the results through the envelope and they were worse than I expected. Strangely the results were the same when I did open the envelope,tho' I was hoping they'd be different. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ > Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did > your families celebrate/commiserate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 I remember of sorts. The envelope arrived on the day we were going on holiday. Armed with my envelope, I remember standing in a smelly old red phone box ringing all my friends to exchange results. I still have the envelope containing the results that has scribble all over with everyone else's results on. One friend was in Devon on hols with her mum and her dad got caught speeding taking the envelope to her - when he explained and showed the police the unopened envelope they let him off with a warning. Can't remember much about my A levels tho'. Only that i was really disappointed as i could read the results through the envelope and they were worse than I expected. Strangely the results were the same when I did open the envelope,tho' I was hoping they'd be different. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ > Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did > your families celebrate/commiserate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 I remember of sorts. The envelope arrived on the day we were going on holiday. Armed with my envelope, I remember standing in a smelly old red phone box ringing all my friends to exchange results. I still have the envelope containing the results that has scribble all over with everyone else's results on. One friend was in Devon on hols with her mum and her dad got caught speeding taking the envelope to her - when he explained and showed the police the unopened envelope they let him off with a warning. Can't remember much about my A levels tho'. Only that i was really disappointed as i could read the results through the envelope and they were worse than I expected. Strangely the results were the same when I did open the envelope,tho' I was hoping they'd be different. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3½ > Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did > your families celebrate/commiserate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah and > that's it. > > Or his 5 C's of course, the minimum required to get into the sixth > form of his choice. But as we expected he didn't get 5 C's. He got > 1 C, 3 D's an E and an F. Pretty gruesome but giving him some kind > of chink of hope that maybe the sixth form will possibly still > have him if we beg. > > Ruthie I think it's lovely that you're so involved and care so much - Yeshaya doesn't know how lucky he is! It was a real anticlimax when I got my GCSE results - we'd just got back from a holiday when I opened them, and I'd done really well (six a's, 3 b's) and I suppose I expected celebrations and jubilation's, but Mum and Dad just said well done etc and that was that - all over Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did your families celebrate/commiserate? Hannah, 27 Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 6 months Visit me on the web at :- http://hannahshome.20m.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > In a way it would have been *better* if he'd got 6 f's. That would > have been clear cut, no choice, no wrangling; Go to Yeshivah and > that's it. > > Or his 5 C's of course, the minimum required to get into the sixth > form of his choice. But as we expected he didn't get 5 C's. He got > 1 C, 3 D's an E and an F. Pretty gruesome but giving him some kind > of chink of hope that maybe the sixth form will possibly still > have him if we beg. > > Ruthie I think it's lovely that you're so involved and care so much - Yeshaya doesn't know how lucky he is! It was a real anticlimax when I got my GCSE results - we'd just got back from a holiday when I opened them, and I'd done really well (six a's, 3 b's) and I suppose I expected celebrations and jubilation's, but Mum and Dad just said well done etc and that was that - all over Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did your families celebrate/commiserate? Hannah, 27 Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 6 months Visit me on the web at :- http://hannahshome.20m.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did > your families celebrate/commiserate? > > Hannah, 27 > Mum to Bethany 7, Lawrence 5 1/2, Verity 3, Alfie 6 months > hmm don't think it was very memorable, 4b's & 2c's my twin didn't pass any but had managed to get into Dartington Art College on the strength of a couple of tigers and leopards she had drawn. They were fantastic mind you. So it makes you wonder why you bother with written exams. She works as a chef now by the way, fantastic at it and taught herself. :-) Tupman Mum to Matt 13, 10, Jonty 2 & Phil 36 Torbay & S.Devon Branch NCT Houseswap Register Coordinator NCT UK Trustee Go placidly amidst noise and haste. Why not visit www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com Or go shopping with NCT Maternity Sales www.nctms.co.uk _________________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > > Does this sound sensible? > > > > sigh > > > > Ruthie > Yes - it sounds like you are doing everything you can do. > Is there a feeling of sadness about sorting out the Further Ed of > your final child? I feel tearful enough at the thought of Joe starting > school soon (and I'll have to go through it again in 5 years time) > but it must be quite hard with your eighth child! Vent as much as > you like - we are here to listen (even if we don't always have an > answer!) > Caroline Thanks He seems to be reconciling himself more and more to going to Rabbi M's yeshivah, he's just gone off to play basketball with the yeshivah students tonight. Maybe he won't even want us to try and get him into sixth form in the end, who knows... I will feel very sad if he is so far away from home..at least Tavya and Dov will be in Jerusalem to keep an eye on him for the first year. He's so young Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 > > Does this sound sensible? > > > > sigh > > > > Ruthie > Yes - it sounds like you are doing everything you can do. > Is there a feeling of sadness about sorting out the Further Ed of > your final child? I feel tearful enough at the thought of Joe starting > school soon (and I'll have to go through it again in 5 years time) > but it must be quite hard with your eighth child! Vent as much as > you like - we are here to listen (even if we don't always have an > answer!) > Caroline Thanks He seems to be reconciling himself more and more to going to Rabbi M's yeshivah, he's just gone off to play basketball with the yeshivah students tonight. Maybe he won't even want us to try and get him into sixth form in the end, who knows... I will feel very sad if he is so far away from home..at least Tavya and Dov will be in Jerusalem to keep an eye on him for the first year. He's so young Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2001 Report Share Posted August 23, 2001 In article <002801c12c10$48a423a0$db44063e@hannah>, Hannah Hamer hannah-louise@...> writes >Does everyone else remember getting their GCSE/O level results? How did >your families celebrate/commiserate? Don't remember any great jubilation at mine, but dsd1 (17), who retook her maths this year 'couldn't be bothered to go all the way down to the college to get her result', to quote dh, so will find out whether she has passed it if/when it turns up in the post... Cath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2001 Report Share Posted August 26, 2001 Ruthie, maybe that will be the best thing for him, going to yeshivah, and probably do you all some good to spend some time apart? You will be a lot more relaxed at home and look forward to seeing him when he's home for holidays, etc. There will be much less stress and more time to spend with your DH ;o)) At least you have plenty of family around to keep an eye on him in case of any problems which is far better than sending him somewhere where there's no one for you to call on. It sounds like a great solution for all of you and I bet he grows up quite a lot over the next few months. Still, I can't imagine sending any one of my three away for a week, let alone half way round the world so I'm sure it will be tough for you all. {{{HUGS}}} Hannah Thanks He seems to be reconciling himself more and more to going to Rabbi M's yeshivah, he's just gone off to play basketball with the yeshivah students tonight. Maybe he won't even want us to try and get him into sixth form in the end, who knows... I will feel very sad if he is so far away from home..at least Tavya and Dov will be in Jerusalem to keep an eye on him for the first year. He's so young Ruthie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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