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Post by misteric on Mar 30, 2014 19:33:54 GMT
Do schools easily give permission for children to compete at county level shows on school days?
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Post by jackhorsecrazy on Mar 30, 2014 19:47:36 GMT
NO!!!!! unfortunately.
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Post by misteric on Mar 30, 2014 19:59:45 GMT
Really? Can it not be classed as an educational/sports day?
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Post by Philippa on Mar 30, 2014 20:28:07 GMT
I thought schools now had to accept that a day at an agricultural type show will teach a child more in one day than they would learn in a classroom therefor have got to allow it as educational holiday?
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Post by maxandpaddy on Mar 30, 2014 21:32:28 GMT
Depends on the school to be honest
We went in and talked to the Head about Hannah having the odd day off for the big shows and they encouraged it and supported her
I think the secret is to involve them and talk to them....dont take it for granted
xx
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Post by hannahj on Mar 30, 2014 21:40:45 GMT
Go down the gifted and talented route perhaps?
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Post by dancer on Mar 30, 2014 21:44:57 GMT
Ours allowed it as 'educated off site'.
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Post by ann0bella on Mar 30, 2014 22:22:22 GMT
my son's school has allowed him the days of as sport related I also felt that because I was upfront about why he would like the days of the head teacher was very supportive,also another help was that he is taking gcse p.e so even had the p.e teacher backing
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Post by snooperdooper on Mar 30, 2014 22:42:24 GMT
My old school was brilliant for it but they had an equestrian team aswell (which I was on) so occasionally it was for that
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Post by sophoclees on Mar 31, 2014 9:12:49 GMT
I am a teacher and within reason I think it is okay for pupils to have days off school to compete. However it very much depends on the ethos of the school as to whether the absence will be authorized. The key is to go in and speak to the relevant people. I would suggest getting in touch with the head of games/ sport and then organizing to meet with the deputy head. At the end of the day if your child ends up going to HOYS or RI etc then it is good publicity for the school and they will be able to publicize the fact that they have successful sportsmen/women at their school. If your child is not in year 10/11/12/13 then even more so as they not in a year where they are focusing on covering material for examinations. This is when regular absences can become a problem as the syllabuses for GCSE, AS and A2 are tight in terms of the amount of work that needs to be covered and the time constraints that exist currently. That said as long as you have a conscientious child (most horsey children are... I think it is instilled into them lol!) who will catch up on any work that is missed and that you support the school in that - ie. you and your child will take ownership for the learning that is missed and you make that clear to the school, and ensure that the school work does not suffer then I think the school should embrace it really. I certainly love to hear when my pupils are off riding at events and competing. It creates a good allrounder! GOOD LUCK WITH IT!!!!! xxx
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Post by helle on Mar 31, 2014 9:31:33 GMT
My daughters school does, she can take time off whenever she wants...............but then she is home schooled
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Post by misteric on Mar 31, 2014 10:44:35 GMT
Many thanks for your replies x
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Post by robrocks on Mar 31, 2014 20:03:13 GMT
The odd day off I should think is fine if you are prepared to teach work missed-particularly maths. Missing maths on a regular basis can cause weak foundations. With the best will in the world, it simply isn't always possible to spend much time catching a child up on teaching inputs of new concepts which have been missed when you have three other groups to teach. If your child isn't a high flier then it will have an effect so any help at home is essential.
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Post by larkhaven on Mar 31, 2014 21:49:49 GMT
If you can get your child onto theYoung Atheletes programme they will be able to have whatever time off is needed, but I believe they have to make up the work in lunchtimes etc. Ask the school. I was a Headteacher, and my governors allowed me a day off unpaid tp compete at the Cherif champs!
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Post by cobal on Apr 2, 2014 19:26:52 GMT
Mine does but I saw the head about it well in advance and it doesnt happen very often.
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Post by Native Lover on Apr 3, 2014 22:37:50 GMT
My school was very lucky! They were very flexible but they use to set me homework for when I was of showing lol. One year they decided to come and watch at Cheshire Show one year! Best to say they were very supportive
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Post by hs on Apr 17, 2014 21:27:16 GMT
I wonder if it would help if you would be able to say that your child will receive home tutoring to catch up on work if they are going to be out of school on a regular basis. If the teachers are able to say what will be covered in the lessons and you are able to afford to pay a home tutor to come in for a day at the weekend or in the school holidays to help the child catch up, then it would show commitment to education.
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Post by cupcake909 on Apr 17, 2014 21:58:12 GMT
my old school was great they used to do assemblys telling the rest of the school about how good it is to have well rounded students and what an achievement it is when you qualify HOYS
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Post by Pepper on Apr 18, 2014 10:22:20 GMT
Norfolk schools close the day of Royal Norfolk so they can go! - the rest go on the first day
Perhaps though it's more the percentage of farming dads than showing mums that influence this! Either way they see it as a good educational day trip
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Apr 18, 2014 15:10:11 GMT
Norfolk schools close the day of Royal Norfolk so they can go! - the rest go on the first day Perhaps though it's more the percentage of farming dads than showing mums that influence this! Either way they see it as a good educational day trip I'm hoping our school has the same attitude for the Great Yorkshire. Ours is a farming community and my daughters still in primary. They have been known to arrange sports day and school trips that week though?
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Post by Pepper on Apr 18, 2014 18:39:05 GMT
Use the ring at GYS for sports day..... Would pull parent crowd!
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Apr 18, 2014 22:25:37 GMT
Haha perky! That would be an idea!! My daughter loves the GYS, although I think it's the camping bit she liks most! She loves sleeping in the lorry. Don't think school would class that as educational, lol. Suppose I could argue 'character building' ??!!!!
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