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Exciting day at Newent Community School as students receive fantastic Sixth Form results

colourconnection — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:03:09 +0000

Newent Community School Sixth Form students enjoyed another year of excellent results from their range of Sixth Form programmes. The school is incredibly proud of the achievements of all their students with the results under every parameter increasing from the previous year.

Academically the percentage of students who attained A*-B grades has risen by a third which now stands at 30% whilst the number of students who attained A*-C has also increased to 59% from the previous figure of 47%. All of which is a high reward for the hard work and dedication shown by the students throughout their two years at Sixth Form. The vast majority of the students have accepted courses at their first-choice university whilst other students have progressed onto their chosen pathway.

‘We are exceptionally proud of the results achieved by all our Year 13 students as they move onto the next stage of their life’, stated Director of Sixth Form Ian McCarthy.

‘It has been an honour to see how each student has grown throughout their time om the Sixth Form at Newent Community School and they have been excellent ambassadors for our younger students’, he said.

‘We are certain that they will all continue to achieve great success in their next steps, and we look forward to celebrating this in years to come’.

There are several success stories from the Year 13 students at Newent Sixth Form this year. Tilly achieved an outstanding set of results that included an A* in Psychology to go alongside an A grade in both Biology and Mathematics. We are delighted that Tilly has been accepted onto her chosen course in Primary Education at Leeds Beckett University.

The arts team continued their legacy of attaining fantastic results year on year with many of our students’ producing pieces of work that would not look out of place in any art gallery across the country.

Daisy achieved incredible results in each of her arts subjects that included an A* in Graphics, A in Photography and a B in Fine Art. It is no surprise that Daisy has continued to pursue her undoubted talent by reading Graphic Design at the University for the Creative Arts.

The incredibly diverse community at Newent School and Sixth Form Centre has also had success further afield. Following an A grade in the subject Bobbie has gained her first-choice place at the University of London Institute in Paris to study a degree in French. Some of our students have also been accepted onto courses closer to home, which is testament to the local opportunities available. Jake, who achieved grades of ABC, will be reading Sport and Exercise Science at Hartpury University.

We also have many students pursuing different paths that include apprenticeships and employment whilst in addition are proud to share that Taran has achieved his goal of being accepted onto flight school to train to become an airline pilot.

Principal Dawn Burke said: ‘Our Sixth Form is a special place, where each student is ‘known’ and supported. We must congratulate all our students on not just their results but also how they have worked together, developing strength and resilience over their time with us. Some have had challenges and their support of each other has been exemplary. They have truly upheld our school’s H.E.A.R.T values of honesty, excellence, accountability, respect and teamwork.

I am proud of our strong relationships with our students and would like to thank all the staff for their commitment to supporting them and their families, particularly Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Britten and the Sixth Form team. The grades represent an excellent achievement and again, enable the overwhelming majority of students to successfully progress to their chosen stage of education, employment and training.

We wish you all the very best for your future and look forward to receiving your updates in the coming years. If you need any help, please be in touch. You will always remain part of our community.’

The Music Works

Brennan Price — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:49:47 +0000

Just before the Summer, a group of KS3 students collaborated with The Music Works to write and record an original song to represent our H.E.A.R.T values. They went on an incredible journey to develop their confidence and create a fantastic song, along with a Music Video. Please have a look at the video on YouTube, and join us in celebrating their wonderful achievement!

https://t.co/MS6D1PU522

We would love for you to keep up-to-date with us via Twitter/X: @MusicNewent

Cyber First Gold Award

Brennan Price — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:37:21 +0000

It was a real privilege to be awarded a Cyber First Gold Award. It is a huge achievement for us to be awarded this for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW. I am so thankful to our amazing staff.

A huge thank you to our Computer Science and IT team (special note to Mr. S. Karunaratne) and to all our staff that support experiences, trips, curriculum and hardware development to make this possible. If you want to find out more about what this award entails, please have a look here: CyberFirst Schoolsand Colleges | CyberFirst Schools.

Newent School and Sixth Form Centre, Sixth Form students congratulate their Year 11 on their results

Sarah Nash — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:26:27 +0000

Following the publication of this year’s GCSE examination results, the staff and Trustees of Newent School and Sixth Form Centre would like to say a huge congratulations to our Year 11 students. Our English and Maths results are in line with last year with those students who achieved a passing grade in English and Maths (Grade 4+) increased.

At a time when much is being made of the fall in standards it is easy to become distracted and lose sight of the individual successes secured by students. This is not a new phenomenon as it happens at this time every year, but we are delighted to share the results achieved by our fantastic students in this year’s GCSE examinations.

Note should also be made of some of our students who attained multiple qualifications at grade 9. Really well done!

Within them are stories of phenomenal success, triumph over adversity and, put simply, students who have worked hard. With the support of their parents, teachers and the entire staff team here at Newent, they are able to continue their education – either with us or elsewhere.

These results place our community in a strong position moving forward and lay the foundations for more success in years to come. Having negotiated their way through a challenging few years in education, with much disruption, as well as the shifting goal posts, we are not only proud of their success but confident this is only the start for them. These results are a testament to the resilience and strength of character developed by this year group through challenging times. We continually ‘Strive for excellence’ ensuring each student is able to ‘be the best they can be’ no matter what their starting point when they join us. This mantra, along with our support and guidance, has served our students well.

Kirsty Gordelier (AP Achievement and Progression) commented,‘Congratulations are in order for our exceptional GCSE students on attaining their well-deserved results! Your dedication to your studies and the enthusiasm you have exhibited throughout this journey have culminated in this achievement. As you embark on the next chapter of your education, remember that these results are a testament to your hard work and a solid foundation for your future aspirations. We look forward to supporting many of you as you continue to excel within our own Sixth Form and wish the very best to all of you in your future endeavours.’

The Art Department is thrilled to highlight the impressive accomplishments of its students, where students have achieved on average over a grade above the national expectation. In doing so they have also been addressing important social problems through their work. This year’s GCSE results are in part due to an outstanding collection of art pieces with some focusing on specific areas that have impacted their lives, such as knife crime. These impactful artworks not only display the incredible talent of our students but also demonstrate the teamwork between our school and the Hollie Gazzard Trust.

The Drama team have also again shone after their A-level success with a similar trend in their results, with 74% of students achieving a Grade 5-9 and 27% achieving a top grade between Grade 7-9.

We are also thrilled to celebrate the impressive accomplishments of many of our students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) on this special GCSE Results Day. Their hard work and resilience in overcoming language challenges has been truly inspiring. These students have shown exceptional dedication, tackling language hurdles while excelling in their studies. Their achievements not only motivate their peers but also showcase our school’s diverse and inclusive atmosphere.

We wish all our students well as they strive forward in this ever-changing world and offer them any help they need, as well as asking them to stay in touch to help those who follow them in the coming years.

Principal Dawn Burke said: ‘It has been a pleasure working with the Year 11. They should be proud of the way they have pulled together to support each other, as well as the work they have clearly put in over these last two years. I am looking forward to getting to know the majority of them better as so many of our young people coming back to us for their Sixth Form studies. Huge thanks too, to all the staff and families in our community that have support these students along the way. Well done, class of 2023!’