bid Report post Posted July 16, 2005 Hi Nellie thought I should post this, so here goes...(didn't want anyone to think I was being showy-offy ). Yesterday was Sports Day and the Presentation Ceremony at Auriel's residential special school for AS. It was a brilliant day, and it was lovely to meet Beverley and her son, who bowled me over with the friendly, confident way he spoke to a strange adult (i.e. me! ). And...Auriel was awarded 'Student of the Year' and the award for 'Social Progress'!! We are so proud, especially when we look back to this time last year when he was out of school and we had just started the whole Statementing process. So many thanks (again!) to the forum, in particular Nellie and Helen , without whom we would never have come this far Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle Report post Posted July 16, 2005 Bid this is wonderful news Well done Auriel and well done you It's important we share the good news it gives us all hope. Carole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted July 16, 2005 Thats fantastic news, you must be so proud. Well done all of you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest flutter Report post Posted July 16, 2005 brill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted July 16, 2005 Wonderful news - well done both of you... And a birthday in the offing too, I hear. Have a good one, A. Wireless router, eh? Hope everyone's get their passwords updated etc... L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jools Report post Posted July 16, 2005 lovely news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carol Report post Posted July 16, 2005 oh Bid that is fantastic news - so very pleased for you all Carol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted July 16, 2005 You,ve every right to be proud, and so has Auriel, well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big mamma Report post Posted July 16, 2005 That has certainly warmed the cockles of my heart ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valiant_Skylark Report post Posted July 16, 2005 Love reading the "good" news that gets posted! Well done Auriel. (I'd have been dead chuffed too, Bid ) Valiant_Skylark xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jomarie Report post Posted July 17, 2005 Thats fabulous!! I so love hearing good news!! Well done Auriel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericho Report post Posted July 17, 2005 Wow! Well done, Auriel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted July 17, 2005 Hi Bid, Well done Auriel, I'm glad you decided to go public Bid, we all need this kind of good news and inspiration to show us what our children are capable of if the environment is right. Onward and upward, K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
witsend Report post Posted July 17, 2005 I love hearing good news. Well done to Auriel and to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karin Report post Posted July 17, 2005 hi bid well done to the both of you great news keep smilin luv karin xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevalee Report post Posted July 17, 2005 It was fantastic news! I Sat with Bid and all of the other parents at the sports day. Just couldn't help myself Every child received an award and they were all so proud. It was truly a great day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helenl53 Report post Posted July 17, 2005 Hi Bid Fantastic - I remember when Auriel first started at the school and made cheeky comments on the forum! One thing has struck me - it is a struggle with our kids - but we take nothing for granted when our kids achieve. We cherish their achievements. Aren't we lucky to be able to appreciate this. The pride for us is truly palpable! Ask Auriel to post during the summer - I would love to hear how the last year has been from an aspie perspective. Love HelenL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted July 17, 2005 And well done Ryan and Bevalee too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted July 17, 2005 Thank you so much everyone for all your lovely comments The whole day was just wonderful. None of the youngsters were forced to take part in the Sports Day, but I noticed many who were reluctant at first did join in after all and were true stars! I was so moved by how supportive the students were of each other. Some of them were really good (Beverley's son was awesome in the cricket ball throwing! ) but they cheered on and encouraged the others who found things a bit more tricky. It was an example of true inclusion and equality...everyone was accepted and their achievements celebrated. Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted July 17, 2005 WELL DONE AURIEL you should be proud of yourself! Bid, you have every right to show off and be proud <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluejean-genie Report post Posted July 18, 2005 Hi Bid, well done to both you and Auriel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen Report post Posted July 18, 2005 Bid and Auriel <'> This is wonderful news, you are a credit to each other Helen xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asereht Report post Posted July 18, 2005 Well done!!! <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirstie Report post Posted July 19, 2005 Aw Bid, How wonderful! You must be bursting with pride. I love hearing about it when our amazing kids do well! Auriels school sounds great. HUGE big hugs to you both. (PS How're you doing just now Bid? iKnow you've been having a tough time of it. Just wanted you to know im thinking of you ) Love Kirstie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallworld Report post Posted July 20, 2005 Hi Bid, sorry to come so late to this thread (literally, off to to have another nap now !) Congratulations to your son, it just goes to show how the right setting can bring out what was already there in your child, the capicity to succeed ! Cheers, wac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites