Comments on: Rocky Road Slice and…’Severe Learning Difficulties’

By: Kelly @ Msbrulee

Kelly @ Msbrulee — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:45:36 +0000

A stuck-up righteous school like that never deserved to have your son enrolled there in the first place. I did a fist bump in the air when I read about how well Archie performed in his HSC – go figure!

By: Giovanna

Giovanna — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:41:37 +0000

I can’t believe there are schools like this…they should be encouraging the kids, not turning them down just because they don’t “make the cut”… But it was for the best at the end 🙂 especially this white chocolate end… Yumm!! 😉

By: Sonia Life Love Hiccups

Sonia Life Love Hiccups — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:59:48 +0000

When he is a famous actor / Rock star – that school is going to be kicking themselves….like really hard! xx

By: Terra

Terra — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:32:34 +0000

Wow, well that school missed out on having a fabulous young man at their school, their loss! I love that you put licorice in the sweet treat, what a fun addition! Your rocky road sounds delicious, Hugs, Terra

By: Daisy@Nevertoosweet

Daisy@Nevertoosweet — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:57:16 +0000

Oh gosh I hate schools like that and tell you a story when I was growing up at Grade 4 my teacher told my mother that I had to be kept down and repeat Grade 4 because i simply wasn’t ‘catching up’ and had ‘difficulties’ as well! My mother was adament that i wasn’t repeating and so I went onto Grade 5….6 and finally high school and eventually got into Uni with no issues!!! So I really understand how you felt when they told you Archie had severe learning difficulties! I’m glad you were able to find a school that accepts him afterwards!

By: Sophie

Sophie — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:25:31 +0000

Oef! You all went through a lot of schools! I am happy that you all took it in & are verry proud of your lovely son! I am also happy that he is in that other school now! I am hoping, he is happy & congrats for 94% : hoeray!! Well done too! these rocky road slices look wonderful too! 🙂 MMML!

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 05:41:36 +0000

The thing that most bothers me about the way the first school addressed you as parents is that the same information given to someone more insecure or needing approval more than you and Carl, could have been devastated and lost confidence in their child. You knew better! It’s a terrible thing for anyone to be so cavalier with such a pronouncement! And isn’t it wonderful how you found the second school, one tailored closely to meeting Archie’s needs. I wouldn’t need any excuse for enjoying these wonderful treats, though. They certainly are excellent comfort food for any time! 🙂

By: mjskit

mjskit — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:14:26 +0000

As a teacher of 30 years I know that tests – no test – can measure a person’s intelligence or ability to learn. Kids, teenagers, adults will excel when they find the right place and something that interests them. I’m so glad you found a place for Archie. These chocolate cookies would definitely lift my spirits!

By: Charles

Charles — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:26:44 +0000

Ah, I had a very similar experience. My parents entered me for a scholarship at my school. I was a fairly bright student, but after taking the scholarship exam I remember the results being unbelievably disparaging. At the time I felt down about it because they literally made me feel like some sort of knuckle-dragging caveman with an IQ of 10, but I realise now that we probably all did roughly the same – they just happened to choose the students who were “great all-rounders”… popular, good at sports, as *well* as good grades. 🙁

By: Sydney Kids Food + Travel

Sydney Kids Food + Travel — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:49:15 +0000

Hello! I need that rocky road ! Just in general. I do in fact have one son with severe learning difficulties and you couldn’t meet a nicer young man. And he plays the bagpipes! Schools can be shocking. Thank goodness there are splendid ones too.