Students take a step up
SIXTH FORM RECORDS SUPERB RESULTS IN NEW BUILDING WHILE TEENAGER SUCCEEDS DESPITE A&E TRIP
JUBILANT students at schools and colleges in Tameside celebrated an impressive performance in their A levels.
Pupils at Clarendon Sixth Form College in Ashton-under-Lyne shone with an overall pass rate of 99.3per cent and 100pc pass rate in 16 subjects.
Tutors at the school said it had been a great first results day in their new building.
Jackie Moores, principal of Clarendon Sixth Form, said: “We’re delighted with the students’ results and they are very much deserved as the students have worked extremely hard this year.
“It’s wonderful celebrating their success, especially as this is our first results day in the new build, which makes it extra special.”
High flyer Fatima Butt scooped an A* in Psychology, an A in Sociology and B in Business Studies.
In September she’ll be starting at the University of Manchester to study Psychology with hopes of pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist.
The former Flixton Girls’ School student, said: “I’m so happy with my results, it’s been a really good day!
“I’ve worked really hard so I’m pleased my results reflect that. My teachers have been really supportive and pushed me to do the best I could, which has really helped me to achieve the results I wanted.”
Elsewhere celebrations were in full swing Audenshaw Sixth Form College with a number of students bagging top grades.
Headteacher Jeanette Saw, said: “We are very pleased with this year’s results and what this group of students have accomplished. It’s testament to their hard work and dedication.
“Audenshaw School sixth form has a far more inclusive ethos, opening its doors wide to students from across the area of all abilities and our focus has been on helping each individual to achieve their full potential.”
Denton student Megan Coffey was celebrating A level success – despite having to rush to A&E the day before her exams.
The Audenshaw School Sixth Form student still managed to gain two As and a B to secure a place at Leeds University to study dentistry.
“During the exam period I was ill and had to go to hospital – the day before one of my crucial exams,” said Megan, 18, from Pine Grove.
“Thankfully I was able to through it.
“I am just so pleased everything sit worked out and I got the grades I needed. I have always been interested in dentistry since I was 11 and it’s been my dream to get on the course but it’s really competitive. I had a sleepless night before the results but I’m so happy now.”
Other high achievers included Emily Rocket who took a leap towards her dream of becoming a physiotherapist.
Emily achieved Bs in Biology, English and PE securing her place at Huddersfield University on a physiotherapy degree course.
The 19-year-old from Audenshaw, said: “I’ve never revised as hard in my life — I didn’t go out for months before the exams but this is what I really want to do.
“I’m really keen on sport and one day I’d love to work at Manchester City as a physio. I’ve got a part-time job there at the moment in the club shop.
“I have to say a massive thanks to my teachers who helped me.”