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2007

i really felt for my twins today

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we had a meeting with the scools head master this morning ,, all year ten students must go through this before they are allowed to go to year 11

It broke my heart that one of my twins was trying to hold back his tears and he said he shouldnt go into year 11 and 12 as it will be a total waste if time cause their grades are good enough and they would struggle to go on

Im proud that they wanted to go on and not leave and do nothing ,im proud that they wanted to continue even know they are not like most students that find school easy

they want to get the most out of school before they leave

we are going to look into going to tafe full time to do a trade for next year

but it just broke my heart as its like saying to a child you are just not smart enough to go to year 11 their spirit was broken this morning ,

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| August88

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In W.A our kids have to go to year 12 now. They want to keep them in school unless they get full time employment. I would be so happy if my son just wanted to stay in school and was trying as hard as your twins. You should be so proud and even if they don't get into year 11 and 12 there are so many other options available. My 16 year old is doing an apprentiship now and is becoming so independant. It is the best thing for him. My middle son is taking no interest in school and not even trying. Your twins will go a long way. I feel if they are willing to put in the effort then someone will be willing to give them the break that they need to get where they want to go. University is not the only way in.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| Jessgore

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Did the principle actually say that it would be a waist of time???? That is not very encouraging is it????
I remember I had two teachers fighting over me in front of me, one saying I was capable of doing something and the other telling the other teacher that I was not.. Even mentioned the word stupid...

Tell me if that is not enough to make some one feel like they can't do anything....

I sure showed them...

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| Jessgore

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I hope they are feeling better and don't feel to hard done by.. Use the experience to prove their teachers wrong..

Once again hope your twin is feeling much better...

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| Joanna-maree

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Debbie,

Take them out of that school and put them into a public school that does the TAFE courses with the year 11 and 12. They will cater for both the students who want to go to UNI ( which is what your boys private school wants) and they cater for the ones who do not have the ability to go to uni but would like to further their chances in life. They offer courses at Tafe while keeping these kids in year 11 and 12 and you will be able to recieve a goverment allowance to keep them in school.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| Deborahsc2203

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Im going to look into changing their schools , if they want to go to year 11 they will and thats it .........its just a pity they cant continue with the friends they have made , its hard for them to make friends but the ones they have its been 4 years in the making ....to start from scratch is not going to be easy since they have many anxiety's

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| jenjen

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i know its hard deb,but my kids have had to change to 3 schools since last year due to moving(3 different states as well).The kids adapt ,but i still feel that it is not fair.Good luck with the school move.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| nell18-3

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Oh Debbie
Thats so hard!
Good job they have a fantastic Mum to keep their spirits up
Hugs to you all
xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| FremantleDocker

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I'm so sorry to hear that. Both my boys well 2 of them anyways are in year 10. My eldest had to say back a year in year 8 and now in the same year as his brother, and i know how you feel and where youre coming from Hugs to you and your boys

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| FremantleDocker

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twins that was meant to be, not boys. my bad

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| Libby24

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that is awful. my heart goes out to you and the twins.

with a bit of help i am sure they will get there.

hugs to you guys
Liz

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| hermy

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i have to agree fully with Lui's comment.....everyone has a different learning style.....i didn't think that they did that now days......i believe that everyone one disserves the right to go on if they so desire.......my son was not in high classes and he struggled a little academically and he was allowed to continue in his high school.........i wonder how it all works......i think it's sad they can do something like this.......i hope you boys do really well with their future......make sure when they have succeeded they send this headmaster some details, and rub it in his face.....he deserves that for his little mindedness.......regards Sandra xxx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| llmunchkin

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I think everyone is capable of learning anything they want! We all have different learning styles and sometimes it is the teachers who lack the skill to impart knowledge in an appropriate manner to each individual. For those rare teachers with this skill - the system doesn't allow them the time or the inclination to help.

Tell him to always hold their heads high, and look at most of the richest most successful men from the last century in history - they weren't academic geniuses - they were brilliant in their lives, and life decisions. There is more to life than school, and they just need to adjust their course for the future and take a different path - a path that could lead to a far more exciting destination than they old one they are abandoning.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| mum2four

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Your poor boys,that is so wrong they should be encouraging them not ,making them feel like they are not worth it.I too have a 15 yr old boy but as he was kept back yr 2 he is only in yr 9 this yr.His school does an automotive programme so we are hoping he will get an apprenticeship after finishing yr 10.But if he dosent we will be encouraging him to continue on his schooling and I would hope his school does also encourage him.i hope this does not discourage them from doing what they want to do.

Cham

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| Deborahsc2203

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like your son mine also have alot of trouble learning ,,,,, and have really not much help off the system they are also ocd and have a little depression etc,, was very add but they older they get the problem changes in some ways ,, its been a hard battle for them since birth ...

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| July 2007 \| Deborahsc2203

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Thankyou for adding your comment , i feel like my heart was broken this morning cause i know they do try ,,,,

they said that only the real smart kids go on other than that its just a total waste of the boys time to keep going on ,, he also said that the smarter children also struggle ,, he said it in the nicest way he could but it dosent matter cause the outcome is the same and their spirits been broken ,, ill talk to them this afternoon after school with lots of cuddles and do my best to build them up

they have struggled with schooling since kindy but they are getting there ,,,,,,

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