One of those days...

...when I remember what is good in the world.

My daughter, like thousands of other 16 year olds, got her GCSE exam results today.  2 A*s, 9As and 2Bs.

:-) :-) :-)

Happy and proud to be her parent day!

Comments

  1. Nic 23 August 2012 at 10:24

    Brilliant news. Well done, D of F.

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  2. bugerlugs6323 August 2012 at 12:45

    O that's some good results. Well done D of F! and Furtheron, enjoy your happy day ;-)

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  3. Anonymous23 August 2012 at 13:14

    Blimey! Teenagers do a lot more exams than we ever did! Congrats!

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  4. Anonymous23 August 2012 at 16:33

    Your daughter rocks, just like her dad!!

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  5. Kolley Kibber23 August 2012 at 18:24

    That's splendid! Enjoy your reflected and deserved glory!

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  6. Twisted Scottish Bastard23 August 2012 at 18:51

    Well done. I hope you reward her achievement.

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    1. Furtheron24 August 2012 at 09:38

      Yes I think I'm supposed to be funding a new "smart phone" purchase as a result of this success! We all went out for a meal last night

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  7. Unspoken24 August 2012 at 16:25

    Ohhhh, that's awesome! YAY for her and to you for being proud of her hard work :)!!

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  8. Liz Hinds24 August 2012 at 18:02

    Oh congratulations to D-o-F!

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  9. daisyfae25 August 2012 at 13:26

    Congratulations, Daughter of Furtheron! Hard work pays off!

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  10. Suburbia25 August 2012 at 22:34

    Brilliant :-)

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  11. Rob-bear29 August 2012 at 07:30

    Wonderful to see those results!

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