A few weeks ago the boys were coming home telling me they were doing some extra tests at school but they didn't go on their report card. I thought I was kinda strange.... I know that some of the kids do extension tests to see if their grades become outstanding but it all goes on their reports. Well today we found for sure exactly what it was all about.
Jack this year has been in Year 1 (although in a composite 1/2 class and also in an extension reading program)
Ben this year has been in Year 4.
Next year the school is hoping to establish two extension and enrichment classes. After comprehensive testing both of the boys have been offered places in these classes! How proud are we?
There is an information session next week about it where we will find out more. It is not 100% set in stone yet .... but it may happen.
It means that Jack who should be going into Year 2 will be in a composite 2/3! The way our school system works is that he will be moving into Stage 2 work already next year!
It means that Ben who should be going into Year 5 will be in a composite 4/5/6!
It just totally blows me away! I am so proud for the boys, so excited and kinda freaking out at the same time! LOL. It is just so rewarding to see how well they are doing. Ben has always come off as our studious child and has always enjoyed school. Jack... well he is our ratbag.... the clown... and I hoped he was going to do well but wondered if he was going to be able to concentrate. Well he has certainly showed us! He thrives on school and especially reading. (He reads the scripts to Dr Who for something to read! LOL)
Well done guys..... enjoy the school holidays when they come in a few weeks cause next year... well it is going to be full on!