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EllieMay

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Hi everyone. I think I am back for a while. Been a lot going on here. Well, here I my newest, Mocha. He is a big boy around 55 lbs.




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Nice!!! What’s his story? How many do you have now? How is little bit doing? See, this is why you can’t be absent for any length of time... too much catching up :))
 

Bébert81

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I can only explain England. The system is very similar in Wales. Slightly different in Scotland and I have no idea about Northern Ireland.

English Education ages:
A child starts school in the academic year (1 Sept to 31 Aug) in which they become 5 years old and start in Reception class

Primary School
Age 5: Reception - Early Years Foundation Stage
Age 6-7: Years 1 & 2 - Key Stage 1
Age 8-11: Years 3-6 - Key Stage 2

Secondary School
Age 12-14: Years 7-9 - Key Stage 3
Age 15-16: Years 10&11 - Key Stage 4 (Public GCSE exams sat at the end of this stage as Ben did)

Post 16 - Further Education
Age 17-18: The English Education system allows this age group to leave school, but expects some element of education to continue for those that start work.

Years 12 & 13 - Key Stage 5 (Public A Level or International Baccalaureate exams or their equivalents sat at the end of this stage) Might be in a Secondary School, Sixth Form College or Further Education College. Ben is going to an FE College.

OR Apprenticeship OR Work with training

After that, you’re free to join the workforce or go on to:

Higher Education
Post 16 qualification at Key Stage 5 is required to enter University to study for a Bachelors Degree.

Thanks, very complete!
My english colleague explained me that you have two ways depending to your level. I obtained the worst but at the end he is engineer so... :p
 

Bébert81

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I’m doing a animal management technical diploma. It mainly involves exotic animal husbandry and dabbles a bit in veterinary care and medicine. Health checks is a main part and also some legal stuff.

I also have to do maths.
Ha nice!
I would do vet but it's more complicated than human doctor in France so at the end I choose another way... :rolleyes:
 

Momof4

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Good morning!!

I wanted to share my new love!! Grandson #2, Julian Gray.

It’s been very emotionally draining around here.
We’ve attended 3 funerals in the past 3 weeks and I’m done!!
My husband is recovering from his back surgery and just started back to work this week.

My kids are back in school and my oldest has his driving permit and had his first driving lesson with a really nice lady.
I remember grumpy old men teaching us!

Both my kids are taller than me and I’m 5’7.

Trying to read here but haven’t participated [emoji20]

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Yvonne G

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Good morning!!

I wanted to share my new love!! Grandson #2, Julian Gray.

It’s been very emotionally draining around here.
We’ve attended 3 funerals in the past 3 weeks and I’m done!!
My husband is recovering from his back surgery and just started back to work this week.

My kids are back in school and my oldest has his driving permit and had his first driving lesson with a really nice lady.
I remember grumpy old men teaching us!

Both my kids are taller than me and I’m 5’7.

Trying to read here but haven’t participated [emoji20]

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Aw. . . congratulations, Gramma! So sorry to hear about all the deaths in your circle. Hopefully you can get over the trauma and come back to us for some cheering up. We're pretty good at that! (and we miss you)
 

Momof4

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Aw. . . congratulations, Gramma! So sorry to hear about all the deaths in your circle. Hopefully you can get over the trauma and come back to us for some cheering up. We're pretty good at that! (and we miss you)

Thanks Yvonne !

I really miss you all too!! This is my second home !!

My tortoises are doing great and love their new enclosure. I just can’t grow anything in this summer heat! It’s hard starting from scratch.
I can’t wait for winter when I can plant some grazing seeds.
 

Ray--Opo

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Good morning!!

I wanted to share my new love!! Grandson #2, Julian Gray.

It’s been very emotionally draining around here.
We’ve attended 3 funerals in the past 3 weeks and I’m done!!
My husband is recovering from his back surgery and just started back to work this week.

My kids are back in school and my oldest has his driving permit and had his first driving lesson with a really nice lady.
I remember grumpy old men teaching us!

Both my kids are taller than me and I’m 5’7.

Trying to read here but haven’t participated [emoji20]

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Congrats what a cutie.
 

Chubbs the tegu

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Good morning!!

I wanted to share my new love!! Grandson #2, Julian Gray.

It’s been very emotionally draining around here.
We’ve attended 3 funerals in the past 3 weeks and I’m done!!
My husband is recovering from his back surgery and just started back to work this week.

My kids are back in school and my oldest has his driving permit and had his first driving lesson with a really nice lady.
I remember grumpy old men teaching us!

Both my kids are taller than me and I’m 5’7.

Trying to read here but haven’t participated [emoji20]

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Aww sooo adorable! Congrats!
 

Ray--Opo

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Hello everyone haven't been on for a few days. It's bad when my painkillers don't give me relief. Now I need to get a few things ready for the hurricane. As of now one of the tracks take it right over us.
Not sure if I will leave and go to Georgia or stay and ride it out.
What ever I do Opo will be stressed because he will be out of his element.
 

Chubbs the tegu

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Hello everyone haven't been on for a few days. It's bad when my painkillers don't give me relief. Now I need to get a few things ready for the hurricane. As of now one of the tracks take it right over us.
Not sure if I will leave and go to Georgia or stay and ride it out.
What ever I do Opo will be stressed because he will be out of his element.
Good luck man! Hope everything goes alright.
 

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