Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: Gorgeous_bird on August 18, 2010, 17:38:35 PM
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Best wishes to all of you with kids who are waiting for A level results tomorrow and confirmation of University places - it's a tough year this year with regards to Uni places, and uni's have been working round the clock to get decisions on the system. So here's hoping they get the right grades to get a place.[:X]
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Am sure there are many youngsters who will benefit from all your hard work GB, but I cannot help but think that we send too many of your young people to university these days.
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Originally posted by Highlander
Am sure there are many youngsters who will benefit from all your hard work GB, but I cannot help but think that we send too many of your young people to university these days.
....and that is exactly the issue, combined with the economic crisis which has forced kids into uni places who may have gone out to work and the government fining uni's that go over the numbers, we are being very tight with offers, no dropping of points in many cases.:(
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I think that this idea that everyone should get a degree does a dis-service to honest normal people. I lament the passing of apprenticeships. My friend recently needed a quote for a painting and decorating job in her house - she could only find one firm willing to give her a quote. Despite the apparent job shortage, there seems to be plenty of scope in the painting market in her area. One thing I find completely objectionable is that you have to find a 'professional' person to sign your passport application etc. Why ? Aren't plumbers and electricians etc. honest ?
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I think things will change under the new government, they have a more elitist view to University places. Neither of my kids have gone to University, my daughter would be very capable of going and doing very well but she has a job which shows some scope for promotion and on the job training, but my husband and I are definiteoy the social outcasts as we are the only ones out of our group of friends whose kids aren't at uni, I think they think we are wonderfully old fashioned
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Nought wrong with "wonderfully old fashioned" GB - I'd take that as a massive compliment.
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Quite right H. I still get up when a lady enters the room, despite the popping of the knees :)
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It has just been announced on BBC News that 'A' level passes are up with 80% of entries achieving the new 'A' grade , maybe it has something to do with the exams being easier, as suggested by some Academicians? Unfortunately, at the same time, there are 20,000 less Uni places available, according to the same News broadcast.
Gordy.
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You may have added an O% Gordy see me after school:Dhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11012369 ;)
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Not 80% Gordon; actually 8%. (Tries hard but needs to concentrate more).
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Oh, my God , I've well and truly blotted my 'Copy-Book' now, sorry if I raised a lot of students, (or parents thereof), expectations, not intentional I can assure y'all. Best of luck with your results. Woke you all up though,Eh??
Gordy, ;):D
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Well my son has got in to Uni and I couldnt be prouder!
Hes battled against all the odds after having developmental delays in speech, walking etc due to a genetic condition (neurofibromatosis).
He was badly bullied all through senior school, and had to go to special catch up classes and have a scribe to support in his GCSE exams. Then he completed a 3 year vocational childcare diploma as he wouldnt have coped with the conventional A Level route.
I do agree that it has all got easier, and in my day someone with his limitations wouldnt have had support and definitely wouldnt have had the chance to go to Uni.
Hes a very special lad and hasnt let anything or anyone stand in his way. Teachers often get bad press (and his senior school was awful - in fact the 2nd worst in the County!) but without the support and dedication of a few amazing tutors he wouldnt have made it.
He's off to study Criminology in a couple of weeks and all I have to do now is stop sobbing about my baby leaving home.....
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What a wonderful post Linda which just oozed with pride.:D
Many, many congratulations to your lad and to his mum.:D
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Thank you John - filling up with tears again now!
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I wholeheartedly agree with Highlanders post, well done to your lad.:D:D
Gordy
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My oldest got accepted today as well! He's out on the town tonight then off with his mates next weekend to Reading. Our youngest cant wait to get his room in a couple of weeks time as well.
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Well done to all of your kids.