LM24 Le Mans 2009 May Be Off For Me :( But Then Again..... :)

Gingers4Justice · 20 May 2009, 16:02 (Ref:2465771)

My holiday application form has been rejected by my school, and a new law has been passed which means I have no right to appeal. This is 3 weeks before the event. It will be my first Le Mans I've not been to since 1997.

I can't beleive it!

And to think, someone has been allowed to go to the States in my class for 3 weeks! And my application for 3 days has been rejected.

Thats it now, I can't go the next couple of years because of exams.

I'm looking forward to Le Mans 2013!

**Dani Filth** · 20 May 2009, 16:10 (Ref:2465776)

so just skip school for 3 days .. get the parents to say you're sick or something .

Gingers4Justice · 20 May 2009, 16:16 (Ref:2465780)

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Originally Posted by Dani Filth

so just skip school for 3 days .. get the parents to say you're sick or something .

Hmm, I think the school would notice the "coincedence" with both me and my mate doing that.

Still, we're talking to the dep. Head about turning it into an educational trip, and contacting our local MP.

Elaviel · 20 May 2009, 17:31 (Ref:2465828)

Thats awful, Schools can be such pains in the backsides.

GT6 · 20 May 2009, 17:47 (Ref:2465838)

Make sure that before you see the deputy head you have a good reason for going, see if it could be worked in with some of your studies, the pit visit could be used as part of media studies, technology, mechanics and if you say that it is part of your future employment/study plans it may sway him to treat it as a field trip also use the costs already paid and no chance of refund. You could also use the studing green technology in modern motor racing all teachers love the enviromental angle.

Gingers4Justice · 20 May 2009, 18:29 (Ref:2465864)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Make sure that before you see the deputy head you have a good reason for going, see if it could be worked in with some of your studies, the pit visit could be used as part of media studies, technology, mechanics and if you say that it is part of your future employment/study plans it may sway him to treat it as a field trip also use the costs already paid and no chance of refund. You could also use the studing green technology in modern motor racing all teachers love the enviromental angle.

Thanks for the ideas, thats what we were looking into. I've written an article for the Alfa Romeo Owners Club newsletter before, and I've had an offer to write for the magazine - this could be my perfect opportunity.

Gilles lives! · 20 May 2009, 19:34 (Ref:2465918)

I'd follow GT6's suggestion. For the last two years my son and daughter have travelled own with us and we chose to take them out on sick leave because, in my son's case his school would deny the leave as your's has.

Writing a report on the event and also using it for language studies could be good, don't give up too easily though....this is the big one !

Gingers4Justice · 20 May 2009, 19:36 (Ref:2465919)

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Originally Posted by Gilles lives!

I'd follow GT6's suggestion. For the last two years my son and daughter have travelled own with us and we chose to take them out on sick leave because, in my son's case his school would deny the leave as your's has.

Writing a report on the event and also using it for language studies could be good, don't give up too easily though....this is the big one !

I won't give up - otherwise I have to wait till 2013!

rich07 · 21 May 2009, 00:32 (Ref:2466113)

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Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

I won't give up - otherwise I have to wait till 2013!

If thats the case I would go now- if you cant get permission for time off, I would just go. Four years...The final decisions yours though, good luck with the school I hope they see things in your favour.

AstonGeoff · 21 May 2009, 06:54 (Ref:2466170)

Errrr, do you go to school at weekends? I presume not, so just go Friday night come back Sunday night!

**Dani Filth** · 21 May 2009, 08:18 (Ref:2466228)

and if nothing works .. just skip school .. what's the worst it can happen

ps .. i can't belive I'm telling kids to skip school .. not that I needed any telling

GTfour · 21 May 2009, 17:37 (Ref:2466578)

If the powers that be don't allowe you the three days but another person 3 weeks,there's clearly something fishy going on.
I'd go. As GT6 pointed out,the non refundable costs allready made is a valid point and if you call in sick,your school could indeed not believe it,but as long as they can't prove you weren't sick or went to Le Mans,you shouldn't have any problems...

Good luck.

zac510 · 21 May 2009, 17:47 (Ref:2466583)

I've never heard of applying for leave from a school. Is it a college or something?

Gingers4Justice · 21 May 2009, 18:26 (Ref:2466613)

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Originally Posted by zac510

I've never heard of applying for leave from a school. Is it a college or something?

No, I'm at a normal school, its just the British governments paranoid about skiving kids, so you have to apply.

My Dad sent a - shall we say forceful - letter to the memeber of staff that deals with this.

I've received a phone call from her giving me special permission to go!

zac510 · 21 May 2009, 18:31 (Ref:2466617)

Success

Gingers4Justice · 21 May 2009, 18:38 (Ref:2466621)

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Originally Posted by zac510

Success

It is, but I think I owe my dad a hell of the lot. I won't expect any help with the tent when we get there now!

GT6 · 21 May 2009, 19:11 (Ref:2466648)

Looks like your dad came up trumps, gald that you will be there and hopefully the ten-tenthers will be able to thank your dad and meet you on the friday or if not at the saturday meet

**Aysedasi** · 21 May 2009, 19:58 (Ref:2466685)

I have to say that, as a 50-something parent, I find the notion of having to seek permission from a school, to take my child out during term-time wholly repugnant - bally bureaucratic nonsense....

Sarthe82 · 21 May 2009, 20:00 (Ref:2466687)

Well done Ginge, glad you're dad's like me and and made sure his son didn't miss the great race, school isn't everything, where else can you learn tent assembly whilst savouring the aroma of mergeuez?

TheNewBob · 21 May 2009, 20:08 (Ref:2466695)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I have to say that, as a 50-something parent, I find the notion of having to seek permission from a school, to take my child out during term-time wholly repugnant - bally bureaucratic nonsense....

Agreed, its a school not a job. I often get the impression that schools think they can do what they like with people's kids in cases like this.

Glad you had the supportive Dad on this one (not you Aysedasi lol). I personally wouldn't have made it a request - would have just said "I'm on holiday for so many days, I will be away on these dates..." - weather that be from yourself or signed from your parents. It was always fine like that when I was at school, but that was over 8 years ago now...

acox93 · 21 May 2009, 20:17 (Ref:2466699)

Lucky you, I cant go to Le Mans because I have a GCSE business studies exam on the monday after the race.

Kpy · 21 May 2009, 20:44 (Ref:2466723)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I have to say that, as a 50-something parent, I find the notion of having to seek permission from a school, to take my child out during term-time wholly repugnant - bally bureaucratic nonsense....

But you are a middle class, supposedly responsible parent. The law is aimed elsewhere.

Gingers4Justice · 21 May 2009, 21:40 (Ref:2466762)

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Originally Posted by Kpy

But you are a middle class, supposedly responsible parent. The law is aimed elsewhere.

...and hits everywhere else instead.

GTfour · 21 May 2009, 21:49 (Ref:2466766)

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Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

No, I'm at a normal school, its just the British governments paranoid about skiving kids, so you have to apply.

My Dad sent a - shall we say forceful - letter to the memeber of staff that deals with this.

I've received a phone call from her giving me special permission to go!

Now there's a blimmin' good reason to drink a beer to mate !

Gingers4Justice · 21 May 2009, 21:53 (Ref:2466767)

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Originally Posted by GTfour

Now there's a blimmin' good reason to drink a beer to mate !

I think thats a beer or ten om the Friday. But only one for me. I'm going to Le Mans for "educational" purposes

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