UNIVERSITY OFFERS

This year we have had 131 applications to university, and it is fantastic to see so many offers piling in already for these students. Included in these offers we have had a record 6 students offered a place at Oxford and Cambridge. Harry O to study Linguistics, Jess to study Maths, Louisa to study Natural Science and Neve to study English all at Cambridge. Adam C, Physics and Ed S, Engineering have received offers for Oxford. Although we are still awaiting the majority of decisions for Veterinary, Medicine and Dentistry we have already had some excellent news for Emma G for Medicine, Rosie for Vet and Amelie for Dentistry. What is so pleasing is that so many students are receiving a great range of offers that reflects their ability, hard work and strength of their personal statements. The passion for the subjects is self-evident, and now comes the rest of their hard work to ensure they meet the necessary grades!

Emily signs to Crystal Palace!

Congratulations to Year 13 student Emily W who has been signed to Crystal Palace Women’s football team! Emily is an England Schools FA youth international player, who joins the club from third-tier Bridgwater United FC Women, where she was named Young Player of the Year last season. Emily says “This is an amazing opportunity for me, and luckily at the club I support. I can’t wait to get started.”

We are delighted to announce that Isla W has been offered a 12-week internship with the Borgen Project. The Borgen Project is an incredible non-profit organisation that is addressing poverty and hunger and working towards ending them. They work collaboratively with governments to raise awareness, publicise success stories and ensure that global poverty is not forgotten. Isla was awarded this internship after writing articles, submitting work and an interview. This was a globally open position, with only 5% of applicants achieving a place. This is a fantastic achievement by Isla, and we have no doubt that she will be an excellent addition to their campaign.

Congratulations also go to George M who has been offered a paid internship at the Bank of England this summer on the back of a video presentation he designed and prepared on ‘The role and influence of Artificial Intelligence in financial markets’. We can’t wait to hear how he gets on!