I must have walked past this tree at least a 1000 times and yet today was the first time that I truly noticed it…..

So it’s 8 exams down another 12 to go. So much for Hawklad to learn and revise over the next three weeks. Currently he is ‘enjoying’ a week long revision school holiday before the exams come flying back at him. Poor Hawklad is mentally shattered, these exams are taking so much out of him, he is drained. Trying to cram in almost 3 years work into just a few weeks, across a number of subjects. Trying to do this while trying to cope with the stress which the revision and exams are placing on his hard earned reading skills. Trying at the same time trying to learn to type exam answers up without any speech or grammar assistance.

It’s unbelievable to think that just under three years ago school had decided that he would never be able to read. The fact he is doing these exams unaided is already the biggest of big WINS for him.

But he is drained. Really drained.

So we through out the revision playbook. He needed a break. So he is having a couple of days off before he dives back into the work again. Two days off will hit the revision but it was the right decision. We all need to recharge sometimes.

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  7. Does his typing need to be perfect? On his own? Are you at least able to help him read and understand the questions or is he all on his own?
    If this is a possible answer, tell him not to worry about spelling first. Answer the questions as best he can, then go back and check for spelling and typos. Grammar can wait till the end if there is time.
    And give him a rawgod hug for me. Full body, arms holding tightly, and snuggle. Nothing to fear but fear itself!

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    1. Yes, he loses marks for spelling and grammar inaccuracy. With typing the errors stand out more. It’s crazy but we are trying to memorise how to spell key words. It’s almost as if the spelling is more important than knowing the meaning.

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      1. This doesn’t surprise me in a system like you have described for the last number of years. Nitpick and destroy, not see the big picture and build. I am so glad Hawklad is almost out of it. Good luck to you both, Gary.

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  11. That young lad deserves some sort of award for endurance, never mind anything else. I think he is brilliant! But I am glad you’ve both taken a breather. Courage. The end is in sight!

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  15. That is extremely wise. Yes, he needs a break, and so do you, obviously. It is a super big Win that he is reading. That n and of itself deserves accolades for both of you. Hang tough, super-Dad. Hugs to you both.

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