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www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk BE THE BEST RESULTS 2017 BE A PART OF IT BE THE BEST www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk St Marys College has scored an EXCELLENT 99% pass rate at A Level and a 100% pass rate for Vocational qualifications. SUCCESS AT ST MARY’S Students at St Mary’s College A Level and Vocational results. are again celebrating excellent Significant numbers of our results. Our class of 2017 have students have achieved either a continued to achieve outstanding triple Distinction* or three or more grades. A Levels at A* or A and will now progress to some of the country’s Our A Level cohort scored a superb top universities. For those not 99% pass rate, alongside our wishing to attend university, I am Vocational courses that gained a delighted that so many of our perfect 100%. students have secured excellent employment or apprenticeship 71% of A Levels were passed opportunities. I would like to with high grades whilst 77% of high grades were achieved in the pass on my congratulations Vocational subjects, setting a new to all our students and their high at this threshold. families and wish them well for the future. I would also like to Most importantly perhaps, thank our dedicated staff for their students have secured places at commitment to and support of universities of their first choice, our students”. including some of the most prestigious in the country. St Mary’s has continued its improvements of recent years Commenting on this year’s and is looking forward to further success, Jenny Singleton, Interim enhancing life’s opportunities Principal, said, “I am absolutely for a new set of students in the delighted with St Mary’s forthcoming academic year. TOP PERFORMER A massive WELL DONE to Rebecca Gregson - our top student of 2017 for A Levels. Rebecca’s success has enabled her to progress on to a university course that will lead to a career in the science of behaviour and mind. Having volunteered with Age UK for two years, providing a listening ear to regular customers that had dementia, Rebecca has been inspired to “help others mitigate the suffering caused by dementia and other psychological disorders”. Rebecca, previously from The Hollins Technology College, gained a perfect score achieving an A* in Psychology, another A* in Biology and yet another A* in History. She has been offered a place at Lancaster University to study Psychology. Rebecca says, “Attending St Mary’s has been a fantastic experience. The teachers have been very supportive and I would not have been able to achieve what I did without them”. “Attending St Mary’s has been a fantastic experience.” Rebecca Gregson “St Mary’s has helped me develop many important skills that I will use in the future.” Ellis Brooks Ellis Brooks, an ex-student from Ribblesdale High School, attained an A* in Graphic Design and an A* in Law, alongside a grade A in Psychology. Ellis will be going to Edge Hill University to study Primary Education with QTS. Ellis has always had a keen interest in teaching which has been enhanced through his work experience: “My aspiration to be a primary teacher has been sparked from roles in the work place. Guiding others, helping them to learn and building a rapport with people of all ages and characters feels natural to me. Teaching others, witnessing them overcome challenges and watching their confidence grow is so rewarding.” “The help and support given by my teachers has allowed me to gain the confidence I need in order to continue in my chosen subject at my first choice university.” Niamh O’Malley Niamh O’Malley, former student of St Bedes RC High School, attained an A* in Geology, a further A* in English Literature and an A in Geography. She has been offered a place at Imperial College London, to study Geology. “St Mary’s and the amazing teachers have been great at helping me achieve my goal.” Lucas Butler, previously from Lucas Butler Mount Carmel RC High School, achieved 2 A*s in Law and Religious Studies and a further A in History. He will be going to the University of Manchester to read Law. CAMBRIDGE BOUND Jess Henderson, former student from St Bedes RC High School, celebrated her A Level achievement whilst participating in the Jo Cox Memorial exchange in America. This prestigious scholarship and unique experience invites young people who are actively involved in promoting social cohesion in their communities to share ideas on how communities in the US and UK promote hope and inclusion. As the A Level results went live in the UK, Jess was exploring programmes that promote tolerance and inclusion in communities and schools in the US, whilst being exposed to diverse and vibrant urban communities that are struggling with the loss of employment. Jess achieved an A* in English Literature, alongside a grade A in Biology and grade A in History and has been offered a place at Robinson College, University of Cambridge to study Human, Social and Political Sciences. Jess’s passion for politics and social sciences was cultivated when she was elected as Member of the UK Youth Parliament in 2015, representing her home borough of Blackburn with Darwen. She was appointed to a position offering experience of the workings of government, regularly meeting with Councillors and MPs on boards and committees and taking part in the UK Youth Parliament’s Annual Debate televised live in the House of Commons. “The support you receive from St Mary’s is invaluable in the university application process.” Jess Henderson BE THE BEST www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk HIGH FLYERS These top students scored 7 A*s and 7 As between them. “I have never experienced such a friendly, academic institution that provides the perfect Rachel Hulme (above), previously Chris Olive (above), ex- St Hania Buttar (above), a former environment in from St Bede’s, attained two A* Wilfrid’s, gained an A* in Pleckgate student, achieved an grades in Biology and Chemistry Business Studies, an A in A* in Geography and a grade A which one can and an A in Mathematics. She Mathematics and another A in in Biology and Chemistry. After will be studying Biological Geography and will be going to completing extensive medical flourish both Sciences at Durham University. Lancaster University to study work placements she has been academically and Business Management. inspired to study Medicine at Rachel comments, “I have loved Cardiff University School of as a person.” my time at St Mary’s. All my Chris says, “St Mary’s is a small Medicine. teachers were brilliant and the college with a great community Hania Buttar support from Student Guidance atmosphere. The guidance I have Hania says, “I have never has provided me with lots of received from teachers and staff experienced such a friendly, opportunities which, in turn, has has been instrumental in my academic institution that helped me to go to my first choice progression to university”. provides the perfect environment university”. in which one can flourish both academically and as a person”. www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk BE THE BEST “St Mary’s is a small college with a great community atmosphere. The guidance I have received from teachers and staff has been instrumental in my progression to university.” Ewan Mills (above), ex- St Rebekah Maher (above), also Augustine’s, scored an A* in an ex- St Augustine’s student, Chris Olive Physics, an A in Mathematics attained two A*s in Law and and a further grade A in Psychology and will be reading Chemistry. He will be going to Law at the University of York. Imperial College London to study Materials Science and Rebekah comments, “All my Engineering. teachers at St Mary’s have been amazing! Thank you for all your Ewan says, “I have had a great help and guidance”. two years at St Mary’s. The teachers have been supportive throughout. Thanks”. BE THE BEST www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk A-MAZING GRADES Chloe Nixon, Zoe Hargreaves and Ellie Pearce achieved straight As across the board. “The teachers at St Mary’s were nothing but supportive; always encouraging me to reach my goals.” Chloe (above), previously from Zoe (above), an ex- Ribblesdale Ellie (above), ex- St Bede’s, also St Bede’s, attained her As in student, gained her As in Biology, achieved her As in Biology, Zoe Hargreaves Religious Studies, Sociology and Mathematics and Chemistry. Mathematics and Chemistry English Literature and will be off She will be taking her place at the and will be going to Newcastle to Durham University to take University of Birmingham on the University to study Medicine. Sociology and Anthropology. Biochemistry degree. Chloe comments, “I would like to Zoe says, “The teachers at thank St Mary’s for all the help St Mary’s were nothing but and support they have given me supportive; always encouraging over the last two years”. me to reach my goals”. www.stmarysblackburn.ac.uk BE THE BEST “I have had a great two years at St Mary’s. The teachers have been supportive throughout.” Ewan Mills NO LESS THAN PERFECT! The following subjects gained a PERFECT 100% pass rate. Applied Law Further Mathematics Applied Science Geography Business Geology Business Studies Graphic Design Children’s Play Learning and Health and Social Care Development History Medieval Computing History Modern A* STARS Dance ICT Digital Photography Law These students gained at least one A* grade in their results. Drama and Theatre Media Production Mohammad Abdullah Rachel Hulme Economics Music Shoyab Alli Georgia Mackay Electronics Music Production Nimrah Ashraf Sally Maguire English Language Music Technology Ibraaheem Bahadur Rebecca Maher English Language and Physics Ellis Brooks Ewan Mills Lucas Butler Edward Mott Literature Religious Studies Hania Buttar Chris Olive English Literature Spanish Mubashshira Dawod Alexandra Ragan Fine Art Sport Mhari Dunn Niamh O’Malley French Textiles Rebecca Gregson Xanthe Taylor Jessica Henderson Lucy Wright APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS Sam Kirk, an ex- St Michael’s student, has been offered a place on a demanding five year higher apprenticeship at BAE Systems in Warton and Samlesbury after gaining a grade A in Biology and a grade B in Chemistry and Mathematics.