Ashbourne College
Aliysha R
From Aliysha’s first day at Ashbourne, it was clear she was going to be successful, and she thoroughly deserved her three A* grades and a place to study Dentistry at Leeds. Her grades were not inflated in any way: she took five separate mock examinations for each subject throughout last year and in 11 of her last 12 assessments she gained A*. She worked incredibly hard, responded to feedback intelligently and was constantly looking for ways to improve.
She sustained a high level of effort all the way through her studies and was a positive influence on all those around her and viewed every mistake she made as an opportunity to learn. She was a valued member of Ashbourne’s Medical School Programme, was a great ambassador for our College, and we have no doubt that she will go on to achieve great things in her future.
James K
James joined Bath Academy in September 2019 on a 2-year A Level programme. He initially studied Art, Geography, Physics and Spanish. On enrolling, he undertook a standardized psychometric assessment that showed that students with the same GCSE profile as James across the country had achieved three grade AAA on average at A Level at the top 25% of sixth forms. It was clear from the start that James had come to Bath Academy with the focus and determination to get top grades in all his academic subjects. He initially studied Spanish as an additional subject at AS Level, but when he took the exam he surprised himself by achieving a grade A, so decided to carry it on as a fourth subject into the second year. It is just as well that he did, as his focus and determination led to him achieving A*A*A*A*. He is now thriving at UCL studying Architecture.
Sahar K
Sahar’s studies have led to considerable academic achievements, and she has proved very hard working and positive in her approach with good ideas about quite complex problems. She performed extremely well in the Senior Maths challenge, and was invited to sit the first round of the British Maths Olympiad. Modest about her achievements, she has a mature outlook, is highly talented, and has a voracious thirst for knowledge outside her A level studies. She is encouraging and supportive of her peers. Sahar plans to study Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial.
Snehit V S
Snehit is an exemplary scholar who has demonstrated excellence in all his academic subjects. He is an aspiring aerospace engineer who has also considered medicine. He is a particularly impressive role model to the younger students. This year he has been the Chair of our School Council, encouraging his peers to embrace designation responsibilities for inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability. He is an accomplished musician and plays at school and local community events. Brooke House College is an ISA 11-18 mainly boarding school with over 60 nationalities and an elite Football Academy.
Raiwin W
Raiwin joined CTC from Thailand, on a Thai Government Scholarship, on to our 2-year A-level course. He attained A* grades for A levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. None of his academic work over the two years of learning, at times online due to Covid, was below A grade. Raiwin had an interest in engineering for many years and he is currently studying Civil Engineering at Manchester University. He has his own YouTube channel where he presents on his ideas for the future of transport infrastructure. Raiwin also took part in our Model UN speaking on behalf of South Africa’s low carbon emission tax policy. He was also a keen participant of the Biology Club even though this was not one of his subjects.
Raiwin was a popular student both with his peers and teachers. He was a pleasure to have at our college.
Tierney H
Tierney has been at Carfax College for three years and has become an enthusiastic and valuable member of our community. She is always keen to get involved with college activities, recently winning the annual essay competition, and creating some amazing pieces of pottery for our art group. She is an avid reader and story writer, as well as being a supportive mentor to other students. Tierney has made outstanding academic progress in recent years, has achieved excellent attendance, and is working at pace towards achieving her personal and academic goals.
Anna H
At CATS Cambridge we ask our students to follow four principles; turn up, try hard, be kind and smile. Anna has been the very personification of these principles.
Selflessness, self-possession, tenacity and resilience are all hallmarks of Anna’s approach to life. Anna has met with great success with us, in the classroom, on the student council, in the debating chamber and as a House Captain. There is no doubt that she will be equally successful in whatever comes next; she plans to study PPE at Durham or Warwick University.
Anna is a proud Ukrainian, wherever her studies take her she is determined to use what she learns to good effect in her homeland. We are confident that her contribution will be significant.
Anna is a student who stands out. She puts herself out, she gives to others, she cares. She is a remarkable person.
Молодець, Анна, вітаю
Nang K (Christine)
When Christine arrived at our school as an international student, it was clear that she had the fortitude to overcome challenges of communication, organisation and decision making in a quest to study medicine at university. Completing extensive work experience supporting Head Trauma patients, representing the school as an ambassador, maintaining outstanding grades, everything was looking good. Then in March 2020, the greatest test to any student’s education presented itself. However, what is remarkable about Christine is that she decided to remain in the UK, away from family, her school shut, alone in her accommodation in Canterbury. Like a tree in a tornado, Christine has stood upright for what she wishes to achieve, and despite the political upheaval in her home country of Myanmar, she was determined to follow this quest, to ultimately help others in the field of medicine.
Ye N H (Henry)
Henry (Ye N H) was a diligent student who studied on the College’s “Fast Track” A Level programme between January 2020- June 2021. He progressed to University College London to study Applied Medical Sciences. Henry proved himself to be a highly attentive and deeply reflective student who took part in all activities set by his teachers, in and out of the classroom. He had creative insight in his subjects from extensive background reading and revision, often making mature contributions that helped lead peer and class discussions. His strength was his explorative approach to science which fuelled his passion and thirst for learning in his future HE studies. Henry exhibited great resilience and independence in his commitment to A Level studies during the Pandemic; an experience that sharpened his skillset and motivation to be successful in the future. He was a role model student at CATS London and is most deserving of this prestigious award and recognition.
Frederick HK
Fred has shown what determination and finding your pathway into further education are about at Cherwell College: exceeding expectations. Fred’s progress since enrolment has been exemplary. He has been an enthusiastic and keen leader amongst his peers. He not only gets the job done, but with the will and the initiative inspires those around him. Fred has been instrumental in organising the Physics Olympiad, engaging fellow students, encouraging and mentoring. Fredericks’s determination to succeed has been very apparent, culminating in excellent progress within his academic programme, best in school in recent AS examinations.
Kate D
Kate joined Collingham College from the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital School to study for A levels in English Literature, Psychology and Biology. Kate suffers from Chronic Migraine which is an incurable neurological brain disorder by which sufferers experience headaches, often severe and highly debilitating, for at least fifteen days of the month. She also has an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) which affects the way the brain processes sounds, including speech. Kate has been awarded the college prize not only for her outstanding achievements in her academic studies, but also for her exceptional determination and fortitude in the face of her incredibly difficult health challenges. Kate achieved A* in all three of her subjects and is currently studying Liberal Arts at the University of Bristol.
