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It's been like Revision Central here for the last few months. Daniel's been taking his A levels and Eleanor has been taking her GCSE mock exams, followed by Science module exams which count towards her GCSE's.
Eleanor's last exam was last week, and Daniel sat his final exam, Physics, today. He's not home yet so I don't know how he feels it's gone. It's nerve wracking as a parent, though both Daniel and Eleanor are pretty calm about exams, which is a good thing.
Daniel got offers from the five universities he applied to, which he's had to whittle down to a first and second choice, but he'll need very high grades for them to take him. He's hoping to study Physics with Astrophysics.
A Level Results Day is on 15th August, so we've got quite a while to wait yet to find out how he's done. Fingers crossed.
I hope both Daniel and Eleanor have done well in their exams, Jo. :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you. I know they've done there best and that's what really counts.
DeleteI'm keeping everything crossed for Daniel.
ReplyDeleteI bet there was a huge sigh of relief in the house today!
Lisa x
There definitely was. He's been locked away with a pile of books for weeks now so it will be nice to see a bit more of him.
DeleteI hope things have gone well for Daniel and Eleanor. KL's last A level exam was last Thursday so we are enjoying a bit of respite before the worry about whether she has got the grades needed for her first choice kicks in. Her boyfriend is going in to his last year at uni this time, and also studies English Lit. He was an absolute star at going over things with her and helped enormously. August will be busy for us - we have results day, K and A's wedding and KL's 18th birthday.
ReplyDeleteI think you're wise enjoying a bit of respite, August is going to be so busy for you. It's good that KL's boyfrend could help her with her revision. Daniel did some revision with a friend but most of it has been done on his own.
DeleteI totally agree with you, I have been far more nervous about exams than my son. What will I be like on results day? Hope he gets the grades he needs x
ReplyDeleteI think there's a few anxious mums around at the moment, it's a wonder I've got any fingernails left. Good luck to your son, I hope he's done well.
DeleteI'm sure there's relief that exams are over. Hope everyone can relax and do other things now as you wait for results in August.
ReplyDeleteIt's a big relief. There's plenty of other things to take our minds off results day, though I'm sure we'll be counting down as the time gets nearer.
DeleteFingers crossed that Daniel does well and gets to go to his University of choice. We've had tears here yesterday, Maths exam didn't go too well!
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Oh dear, unfortunately some exams go that way. I've always explained to my two that exams are there to help you learn, at least you know which bits you're stuck on if you've got the question wrong and you can learn that for next time. It's disappointing if they've put a lot of effort in though. Hope she's feeling a bit better now.
DeleteI hope that they both do well. Daniels choice of subjects are certainly interesting. Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteThey're not subjects I'd have chosen, but he's always been in to Maths, and I suppose Maths and Physics go hand in hand.
DeleteI vaguely remember those days Jo when my boys were taking exams but I thought the results days were more nerve racking than anything else.Thankfully they got good grades and now have good careers.I wish them both lots of luck XX
ReplyDeleteI know, I'll be a nervous wreck on results day. He can only do his best though, and what will be will be.
DeleteFingers crossed here for good results and I hope your two have a wonderful restful summer holiday.
ReplyDeleteLove from Mum
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Thank you. We're looking forward to our holiday now, so I just hope we can relax a bit until results day.
DeleteHope all goes fine for both of them. Clever young man if he can get into one of his main choices and wow, I can't imagine studying those two subjects. I've got all my fingers crossed for him.
ReplyDeleteHe's really wanting to study these subjects so I hope he can get the results he needs. It's very competitive for places on the course so he'll have to do well if he's to get in to his university of choice.
DeleteGood luck to them both!! Now you can all enjoy your summer and have a break from all the studying. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely when he came home yesterday, he's usually been locked away studying but we had the afternoon together, it was really nice.
DeleteFingers crossed for the both of them, we went through the same last. I shall never forget A'level results day last year, Rob had his first choice confirmed by email before he had his results. The memory of the three of us dancing round his computer will stay with me forever.xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a weight off your mind, especially not having to wait for his results. I think it's a tall order for Daniel to get the grades he needs for his first choice, but we're still keeping our fingers crossed.
DeleteGood luck to both of them. I think we adults worry more than our children do though.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think you're right, that would account for all the grey hairs I keep finding.
DeleteGood luck to them both! I hope that the weather picks up again and you can all enjoy the summer. Jx
ReplyDeleteThank you. We've got a holiday booked, so I'm hoping for some sunny weather for that, that would be good.
DeleteOh goodness, what a relief it's over! I really, really hope they get the grades they deserve. It must be so hard watching them go through it, but I guess it's one of those parenting moments where you have to be around them supporting them but they have to do it themselves. x
ReplyDeleteThey definitely have to do it for themselves, I don't have a clue when it comes to the subjects they're taking, I'm no help at all. They've both put so much effort in that I hope they get the grades they deserve.
DeleteI love to hear of children that become successful, you are doing something so very right to have raised such eager and intelligent kids!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for them and you!
Much love,
Tammy
I think you have to work hard to achieve what you want to achieve, it isn't going to be handed to you on a plate, so I hope I've managed to get this message across to them both. They have both put lots of effort in so I hope they do well.
DeleteOMG, these days are nearly here for me!!! And I am not looking forward to them one little bit! But good luck and hopefully the wait til August will be quick for you (but a long long time in real life!)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the A levels are over with for one of them, it's such a stressful time. GCSE's again next year, followed by AS levels and then A levels for Eleanor, it seems never ending.
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