A-level results day was a time for celebration for many pupils in Greenwich.
With an overall pass rate of 96.4%, a number of pupils achieved excellent results and are now preparing to attend some of the most prestigious universities in the country.
The many success stories include:
Anuj Shrestha from Thomas Tallis - 3 As and 1 B. He came to the UK 18 months ago with English as a second language. He is going to Kings College London to study Mathematics.
John Lacey from Plumstead Manor gained 4 As, all A grade.
John is going on to Cambridge University to study Natural Sciences.
Champ-Paul Akewanu from Blackheath Bluecoat CE got 4 A-levels and 1 AS-level.
Paul is going to Durham University to study Accountancy and Finance.
Also:
- Daniel Obute from Crown Woods School who is going to Cambridge University to study Medicine.
- Emmanuel Adeh from Thomas Tallis - 3 As - going to Ravensbourne College to study Computer Visualisation.
Kidbrooke school
Success stories from Kidbrooke included:
- Chang Wen AAAB(B) – Maths (A), Physics (A), Sociology (A), Chinese (B), Further Maths AS (B) – going to Imperial College to study Computing.
- Gayashan Walauwatte AAA(C) – Maths (A), Physics (A), Computing (A), Chemistry AS (C) – going to Imperial College to study Aeronautical Engineering.
- Daniel Richardson AAB(B) – Maths (A), Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Computing AS (B) – going to Queen Mary College to study medicine.
Congratulations
Councillor Jackie Smith, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said:
"Congratulations go to those students who have achieved good results and met or beaten their targets. Many will successfully continue their hard work in higher education or training and greatly improve their prospects of gaining first class jobs in the future.
"There are many examples of excellent individual achievements at each of the borough’s schools and post-16 Centres."
Post-16 Gplus Centres
More young people than ever before are continuing their further education in the borough and Greenwich’s post-16 Gplus Centres. The numbers attending have risen by over 90% in recent years.
Find out more about Gplus Centres.
15 August 2008