Holsworthy’s pride for GCSE students as they begin their next chapters

Holsworthy Community College was bustling yesterday (Thursday) as students gathered along with staff and parents to collect their eagerly awaited GCSE results.

The college said it was incredibly proud of its students, many of whom are now looking forward to progressing onto the next steps in their education or career journeys.

Headteacher Andrew Sweeney said: “We are absolutely delighted with the performance of our Year 11 students. These results are a testament to their commitment and perseverance, and every student should feel incredibly proud of what they have achieved.

“Today is a celebration of their hard work, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments."

He thanked all those who supported the students throughout their journey, adding: “I would like to sincerely thank our students, their families, our dedicated staff, and the wider Holsworthy community for their continued support.

“As we look ahead to a new academic year, we remain committed to working together to inspire, support and empower every student to thrive and succeed.”

Above: Holsworthy Community College students Jay and James achieved high grades 7 to 9 in all their nine GCSE subjects. Credit: HCC

Standout individual achievements included:

* Jay who achieved grades 7 to 9 in all nine GCSE subjects, including grade 9 in English literature, physics, maths and history.

* James who achieved grades 7 to 9 in all nine subjects he took, including grade 9 in English literature, physics, maths, biology and history.

* Lauren who achieved above or in line with her target grade for seven different GCSE courses, including a grade 8 in English literature and a L2 Distinction* in hospitality.

* Calleigh who achieved grades 5 to 8 in nine subjects, including grade 8 in art and design, English literature and maths plus a L2 Distinction* in Media.

* Emilia who achieved grades 5 to 8 in eight subjects, including grade 8 in both English language and literature.

* Alesha who achieved grades 4 to 8 in nine subjects, including grade 8 in English literature and French and a L2 Distinction* in travel and tourism.

Daniel White, assistant principal told students: “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you on your GCSE results. These outcomes reflect the academic progress, effort, resilience, and determination you’ve shown throughout your final year.

“Your collective attitude has truly shone through your commitment to learning, your support for one another, and the way you conducted yourselves during celebration events. You’ve made us incredibly proud. Well done, Year 11. I wish you every success and happiness for the future.”

Above: Holsworthy Community College students Lauren, Emilia and Ruby celebrate their GCSE results. Credit: HCC

And Phil Ruse, vice principal said: “We are incredibly proud of the collective achievements of this Year 11 cohort. Their results reflect a strong commitment across the College to the importance of English and maths qualifications as integral to future pathways and opportunities.

“The outstanding performance across a diverse range of creative arts, sport, and technology-based subjects is also a testament to the rich and varied curriculum available to Holsworthy students.

“There are too many individual success stories to mention, but every student should feel proud of their personal achievements, the effort they’ve put in, and the perseverance they’ve shown - often in the face of adversity. I wish every Year 11 student success in their next steps and encourage them to stay connected with the HCC community.”