Can you tell from my Bitmoji’s what I am about to announce?
Firstly, thanks to you all for the good wishes/candles/prayers.
I spent part of this morning in tears at school, talking to colleagues, as I was so stressed, and worried about the outcome of the Secondary School admissions process.
Then I tried my hardest to forget until at least 4 pm as that was when the emails were rolling out…
So after despatching me afternoon crazies, It was around 3.50 pm, I thought i would check my mail.. obviously nothing was going to be there yet… but I saw an email from the Admissions team.
EEK!!!!
They were early!
I actually had to make my self sit down before opening the message as I was shaking.
Then I read it, and read it again. I closed it and then opened it again, and read it. I even got my colleague to read it to confirm.
HE GOT INTO HIS FIRST CHOICE SCHOOL!
The relief I felt was palpable! I nearly fainted!
Then obviously I had to go and find the Lil Man in question. His teacher, who knew how stressed I was, met me on my way, and gave me a great big hug!
Lil Man, well, I got him to read the message himself, and he literally jumped in the air and cried “YES!!!!”
It is a weight off our shoulders. I have told him that now he knows his destination for next year, he should be relieved, and that he must just try his hardest at school, which we know he already does, and just do his best. No more negativity, just positive vibes!
Our selection process works on many criteria, that the Local Authority set, and they include Children in care, special needs pupils, siblings, and distance, and if you have applied for a faith school, that is also something that gets taken into account.
So I was so happy that he got in, as I was aware that the school in question was oversubscribed, and that even though we were close, there were man children closer…
But ironically enough, I already know of 2 children who live closer who didn’t get in…
God, you were really looking down on us, and as I said before, all your thoughts and prayers must have played a part too!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 23, 2016 @ 11:47:19
Great news and by the way, everyone’s gotta let their crazies out sometime!! 🙂 😀
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Mar 23, 2016 @ 13:00:28
Too true! Thank you! !!!
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Mar 11, 2016 @ 13:47:33
I know I’m pretty late but a big hug from our end of the Uk to you all of you!!!!!
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Mar 11, 2016 @ 17:19:45
Thank you Bee! It was a huge relief!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 08:21:38
congratulations, I have this next month,when it comes to my son’s infant school. (Although very different)
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 08:35:50
Oh I remember that time… Just as nerve wracking! Good luck with your choices! And thank you 😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 08:47:39
thank you, hopefully he will get in.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 09:07:42
Fingers crossed!
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 16:12:58
That is SO wonderful, Ritu!! I’m very happy for you both. Congratulations!!! 🙂 🎉🎉
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 17:29:11
So relieved! Thanks Tonya! 😊
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 17:37:15
🙂
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 03:52:07
Congratulations to you and Lil Man…THAT is epically awesome!! 😉 Seriously I’m so happy for all of you!!
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 07:49:54
Thank you Deb,my am so glad it is over now…. Well, for now. I’m sure I’ll find something else to worry about!
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 12:56:29
Oh yes there’s always something isn’t there? 😊
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 13:20:08
There always is indeed!
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 03:44:04
Happy for your family!
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 07:49:15
Thank you Linda, it was a horrible waiting time 😊
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 01:16:55
Congrats!! This selection thing has got tougher and tougher! Sorry to hear you got upset!
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 07:48:06
Thank you 😊 there’s been so much going on, in
Lil .man’s life lately, that it all jus got to me… I couldn’t see my baby break!!!
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Mar 03, 2016 @ 16:07:51
Aww…
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 13:05:21
Phew! fans face
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 13:08:26
Exactly how I felt Geoffles!!!
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 10:18:05
😀 congrats Ritu!
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 12:54:26
Thank you Kunal! ☺
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 08:53:08
Gratz I’m glad you got what you wanted.
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 12:54:06
Thanks Eric! 😊😊😊
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 03:59:21
Thrilled for you both! xxx
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 07:55:42
Thank you Raphaela! 😊
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 01:27:12
Congratulations to you and Lil Man! I’m happy for you both. All the best and a bright future. ❤
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 07:53:25
Thank you Vashti, here’s to a great new start for him in September!
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 00:34:58
congrats to you and your child! that’s awesome news 😀
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 07:52:58
Thank you, we are so relieved 😊
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 00:31:58
The process is so interesting there. That kind of joy usually comes with college admission letters. So happy for your whole family, Ritu. Celebrate !! ☺☺
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 07:52:36
I know Van, the pressure starts so early, and yes, it is totally akin to that college admission process, which, of course they will have to go through at a later stage too! Even the primary schoo, system is the same, so a family goes through the this turmoil twice, definitely. And three times if their child applies to college.
Thank you for the good wishes, they all helped! 😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 23:39:55
excellent!
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Mar 02, 2016 @ 07:50:39
Thanks Jim! I have woken up this morning refreshed!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 22:36:33
Congratulations Lil Man and to the happy and relaxed parents 😊that’s awesome!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 22:37:57
Thanks Brother! It’s been way too stressful recently, so at least that’s one thing that has gone right! !! 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 22:53:51
You’re welcome Sister! I’m happy it went well and I am sending you de-stressing vibes 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 22:56:49
Receiving them loud n clear!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 23:19:33
Awesome!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 22:21:16
Happy for you all. It is interesting to me as I did not know about the process there. I learn so many things through this wonderful blogisphere.
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 22:25:24
This place is like the Oracle! !!
Thank you Donna 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:46:21
So happy for you and Lil’ Man Ritu 🍾💐🍰🍷🍧
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:47:36
Than you Chris, it was such a stressful wait, but at least we know now, and can move forward… Until the SATS!!!!! May 9th , and the dew days after it, roll on, be gone, and let our kids have a life again!!!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:48:18
Indeed…
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:51:39
😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:31:33
Wonderful news!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:42:19
Thank you Rib Rob, we are just so relieved!!!!!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:43:50
I’m sure you are. All is good now – time to party!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:46:28
Totally! We shall celebrate on the weekend… It’s a school night, for him and me!!!!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:05:26
I’m so pleased for you all!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:07:45
Thank you so much! !! 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:03:15
Big congrats Ritu to the lil man… Wonderful news!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:07:27
Thank you! We are so relieved! 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:08:24
😀😀😀
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:53:17
Excellent tidings.🙌👏🍔🎸🎶🎆🍸🌟🌠
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:56:51
SOOO relieved! !! Thank you! Xxx
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:47:45
What wonderful news! Congratulations, and be sure to celebrate!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:49:24
Thank you Laura!!! 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:44:15
That’s awesome. Congrats!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:45:00
Thank you Charles! 😀😀😀
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:44:15
Congrats…but gotta feel bad for those other kids.
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:45:22
I know… I sure hope they can appeal! 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:40:02
Reblogged this on georgeforfun and commented:
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congrats to you and your family
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:44:04
Thank you ☺☺☺☺☺😃😃😃😃
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:39:53
WOOOOHOOOOO! How awesome for all of you!!! I have goosebumps!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:43:42
Thank you so much Dorinda! It is touching that I have so many people to share the good with! 😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:45:45
😀
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:38:31
YEAH!!!!! Congratulations Lil Man! Oh Gosh, Sis! I am so happy for you! What a relief and happiness. So glad it all worked out. After all, you heard about the little percentage of kids who get their first choice the happiness must be even bigger! Feel hugged all of you! Really, I am having a huge smile on my face 😄😄💖
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:40:46
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Thank you sis! We are soooo happy, and so relieved!! I can breathe again now!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:43:47
I feel that so vividly! All that worries and sorrows just falling off! YEAH!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:44:42
For now anyway…!!! But it’s a huge relief!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:46:11
Oh, for sure, Sis! Now celebrate! 🎆🎆Life is good 😄😄 Still that huge smile 😄😄
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:49:04
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😄😄😄😄😃😄😃😃😃😃😃😄😄😄😃
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:15:43
And I just got the notification that my book was approved. What a day😄😄😄
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:40:32
Oh congratulations sis!!!! A truly wonderful day for us all!!!! 🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖😍😍😍
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:46:55
YAY!!! If lived closer I would come over with a bottle of sparkling wine! 🍷🍷
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:48:43
Oh totally! Wouldn’t that be great!!!! 🎉🎉🎊🎊🍸🍷🍹🍾
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:51:15
It would be the greatest!!!!! We have to make it up in June 😉
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:52:40
I am so excited!!!!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 23:12:23
Yes, me too, sis! Only 3 months to go! YAY!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 23:14:38
Whoop whoop!!!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 23:19:46
🙌💃🍷🍸🍹🎼🎆
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:35:08
So happy for you all! I am sure you must be celebrating this brilliant news. Hopefully Lil Man will be much happier now too 🙂
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:36:25
Celebrations will be on the weekend now, but he is celebrating with his homework now, because unfortunately, that has to be done still too!!! 🙂
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:39:11
Oh I know, spoilsports!!!
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:42:57
I know lol! But he was happy to do it! !! ☺☺
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:59:47
Bless him 🙂
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 21:05:25
😊😊😊
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:29:18
Yay! G:)
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Mar 01, 2016 @ 20:35:31
Thanks Graeme! We are so relieved, he is celebrating with homework!!! 😀
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