Just an update. Well, SD is still in the US but has gone from all Fs and a D to now tracking As and Cs. Yippee! We are so pleased and have sent her some treats to congratulate her. We don't know if this is because her dad told her that she couldn't come back unless her grades improved or because her mum has been so strict on her. Whatever - it's working. Maybe she's just worked out that life is much simpler if you just do your best at school and hand in homework. No hassle from teachers, no hassle from parents.

She definitely wants to return in June/July but we're yet to see whether her mum will oppose this. Serving her with papers shortly.

So glad that things are becoming clearer and just hope that she continues making an effort at school while she's here. At least now we know she CAN do the work so it's not an ability problem. And hopefully now she sees that she can get good grades that will motivate her much better than any pep talks that we can give her.

Keep your fingers crossed for us.