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by MW224
Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Day Pupils
Replies: 135
Views: 36928

Re: Day Pupils

I have reservations about the idea of bringing in large numbers of 'foreign' pupils because it leaves fewer places for our own needy chldren to benefit from the exclusive advantages that CH has to offer, but it had never occurred to me that people would be dredging up historical hatreds in relation...
by MW224
Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:56 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: cricket stuff
Replies: 15
Views: 6561

Re: cricket stuff

Not sure whether they were cheaper. We got the jumper as it can get cold out on the field, but it was not a must. I just reasoned it was all worth it as the quality was good, they ll be playing 3 times a week and it means I don't have to take DS into town to get all the bits, a price well worth payi...
by MW224
Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:41 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: cricket stuff
Replies: 15
Views: 6561

Re: cricket stuff

Yes, it's crested, but more importantly it feels and looks like good quality. Again we bought a bigger size, so it should last for next year too (if DS's grow spurt slows down that is) The brand is 'Hunts'. I did get a brochure, which I can't find right now, will have look once we ve unpacked all DS...
by MW224
Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: cricket stuff
Replies: 15
Views: 6561

Re: cricket stuff

We went today after we picked up DS. They had all the stuff in Grecian's club. We bought trousers, shirt, jumper, box, pants. White tshirts / polos are fine for training. Slightly embarrassing moment when the assistant asked DS; 'do you think this box is big enough?' YES!!!! :oops:
by MW224
Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Entrants'Day
Replies: 100
Views: 25726

Re: New Entrants'Day

Ok I am definitely lost now :? Are we supposed to get everything now, in time for NED? What is the purpose of NED then? No, as long as you have everything by the start of term, you'll be fine :D (or even the first half term!) Absolutely, no need to worry. We were able to get all stuff from Kukri on...
by MW224
Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Entrants'Day
Replies: 100
Views: 25726

Re: New Entrants'Day

We bought very generous sizes, so it should last at least 2 years!!! The thrift shop really is great as mentioned before, we got lots of extra's from there. Maybe make that your very first stop. Dr Martens we got from Amazon as no one seemed to stock them. Not cheap but a real good essential buy, as...
by MW224
Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: New Entrants'Day
Replies: 100
Views: 25726

Re: New Entrants'Day

I'm ashamed to say I can't remember exactly! Pretty sure it was late morning till about 4 ish? One tip; try and do the sports clothes asap, got soooo hectic last year!
by MW224
Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Leave weekends
Replies: 32
Views: 8657

Re: Leave weekends

We would not have considered CH if our DS would only come home for half terms / holidays. The leave weekends are a wonderful opportunity for our DS to not only see us and his siblings, but also his friends and extended family. He can have a bit of time all by himself, which ofcourse our children rar...
by MW224
Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Poorly children
Replies: 9
Views: 2899

Re: Poorly children

I am so pleased to hear your DS is ok Pinkhebe. My DS is friends with him and I just had him on the phone, so could reassure him that all was well. He then immediately phoned another friend who was very very worried to tell her the good news, so she was most relieved. Very useful this forum! :wink:
by MW224
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: 2012 Admissions Thread
Replies: 115
Views: 27465

Re: 2012 Admissions Thread

Ours too came on 11th Feb, I hadnt expected it yet and would have waited until DS came back from school, but through the see through address label bit I could clearly see the words 'pleased to inform you' etc etc!!!! Ofcourse my first thought was 'oh no I m losing my boy, he ll be leaving us'.....fo...
by MW224
Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:06 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Day Pupils
Replies: 135
Views: 36928

Re: Day Pupils

Lippizaner, I remember reading your comments on one of the other threads, where you were expecting your son not to get through to the residential exams, because of you living abroad. And he did! So I would just await the results first before again having a real go at CH, which confuses me as you cle...
by MW224
Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Day Pupils
Replies: 135
Views: 36928

Re: Day Pupils

I am sorry to read that many of you feel the ethos of CH has gone. My DS only started last year so we are ofcourse new, but we love the school's ethos! We felt it is very much there. We would have been unable to pay for our DS to have this wonderful chance, the experience, the high level education t...
by MW224
Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Registration fee
Replies: 12
Views: 3337

Re: Registration fee

I m pretty sure we paid a small amount for the residential. But again, it was based upon income, pro rata and to us this seemed such a fair way of doing it. Sounds like this is not being done anymore? Sorry I can't give exact details, all seems a bit of a blur now!
by MW224
Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: Parents - Past, Present & Future
Topic: Registration fee
Replies: 12
Views: 3337

Re: Registration fee

I am sure it was pro rata when we registered last year. And it seemed reasonable compared to other schools who asked for £80 to £100 registration fees!