Quote Originally Posted by Prando View Post
Do you remember the days at school in the playground when ‘sides’ were selected ? All lined up and the ‘captains’ alternated to make their selections. So sad for those who remained towards the end.

But that's the fact of life. Sad now schools feel the need to mix abilities with academics and sport so kids don't feel they are worthless. If there are four teams for sport the strongest A, B,C and D team should be selected. Many parents still campaign to get rid of the very few state grammar schools as their view is - it weakens all the other schools in the area by creaming off the brightest kids.

If little Johnny is a bright spark and good at sport - then it should not be held back. Extension work some teachers say to stretch those who are bright - it's bollox and rarely happens as more help goes to the kids who struggle.