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Education BRINGING YOU NEWS FR OM the NORTHERN IRELAND Results Special 2013 COUNCIL for INTEGRAT ED EDUCATION Integrated Education BRINGING YOU NEWS FR OM THE NORTHERN IRELAND Results Special 2013 COUNCIL FOR INTEGRAT ED EDUCATION... Three elated pupils at Crumlin IC celebrate their successful results Inside this issue... Exam results from the The chief executive of the Northern of staff in their colleges. Integrated Colleges Ireland Council for Integrated Integrated Education Education (NICIE), Noreen Noreen Campbell, NICIE Chief Campbell, welcomed GCSE and A Executive, expressed delight at the Supplement level exam successes of students at achievements of students across the integrated schools and colleges sector: “Many parents will begin the Dates for the Diary across Northern Ireland. Year on school year agonising about whether year, results in integrated colleges their children should undergo the Digital Media Training are outstanding, this year proved to stress of selection tests for entry into be no exception, with students cele- grammar school. Successful results NIMMA Drama brating exceptional results. NICIE is from the integrated sector prove that delighted at the high level of student invidious selection is not necessary. Shaping the Future at achievement and the performance of All children in all schools in Northern schools in these exams. Ireland, regardless of status, follow New-Bridge IC the same curriculum. The high Sharing Classrooms: The results from our integrated expectations and the positive schools prove that quality education learning environment provided in Deeping Learning is enhanced in an inclusive, integrated schools ensure that integrated environment where students fulfil their potential. Farewell to Helen diversity is celebrated and high expectations are the norm. Mrs Campbell stated “Integrated Hamilton colleges are the most oversub- The board of directors and all scribed schools in Northern Ireland. Carecall involved in NICIE congratulate these These results tell us why: integrated young people on their successes colleges provide a high achieving and pay tribute to the dedicated work environment for all students.” Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education www.nicie.org [email protected] 25 College Gardens, Belfast, BT9 6BS Tel. 02890 972910 Fax. 02890 972919 1 AS AND A LEVEL SUCCESS AT INTEGRATED COLLEGE DUNGANNNON The Board of Governors, Principal, staff and students of Integrated College Dungannon (ICD) are delighted with the AS and A Level results received with 100% of students attaining 2+ A* - E grades at A’ Level. Head of Sixth Form, Louise Burke said, “We are delighted for our students. They have worked hard to attain the best results they could both at AS and A Level and have made both the college and their families very proud”. ICD Celebrate This year’s top performers were Oxford bound, GCSE Examination Success Michal Jurkowski with straight A* grades in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Art Students at Integrated College Dungannon (ICD) have & Design and a grade A in AS Level ICT; Ryan also excelled at GCSE Level. Many of the students are Cairns with A* grades in Biology and Chemistry and returning to the College to continue their education A grades in Physics and Mathematics. Other notable choosing from a wide range of traditional and successes came from, Sophie Lennon, James vocational A Levels. Nesbitt, Laura Tate, Niamh McElroy and Kacper Kuczkowski. Following last week’s excellent A Level results, staff and students gathered once again at ICD to celebrate The college’s success was also reflected at AS level the GCSE examination results. with excellent results from the students. Top achievers included Stephanie Brown, Stacey Flynn, Top GCSE achievers included: Alanna Reynolds, and Katie Rice - all of whom will continue to study to Chloe Lee, Loinnir McAliskey, Emily Williamson and A Level at ICD. Other notable successes at AS Lev- Laura Roberts with other notable successes from el came from Jason Burt, Jodie Stanford and Sarah Ryan Smith and Donovan Abernethy. McKernan. Mr Andrew Sleeth, ICD Principal, delighted with the Mr Andrew Sleeth, Principal of Integrated College results said, “It is great to celebrate our students’ Dungannon praised the students’ success adding, success with them and I would like to congratulate “The success of our students encourages an each and every one of them. I would like to thank their increasing number of students to join ICD for Sixth parents and the staff of the college for their support Form. We have carefully selected the range of and dedication. Many of these students shall return to courses available and are able to ensure that all our join Sixth Form at ICD. I look forward to their return. students’ subject requests are met. The results today To those students who are not returning, I wish them are excellent. I would like to take this opportunity to well for the future, and would ask them to remember to wish those students who have now completed their keep in touch with the college if we can help them with studies at ICD every success in the future and would their future careers.” invite them to stay in touch with the college, in the years to come, if we can help them in any way with Students continuing their education post GCSE at ICD their chosen career”. are able to choose from a wide variety of courses including: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Art & Design, Biology, BTEC Agriculture, BTEC Engineering, BTEC Hospitality, BTEC in Performing Arts, BTEC in Leisure & Tourism, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Drama, English Literature, Geography, Health & Social Care, Mathematics, Modern History, Moving Image Arts, Nationals in Sport, Physics, Product Design & Technology, Psychology, Religious Education and Sociology. PAGE 2 2 New-Bridge Delighted with Results The College is delighted at the high level of achievement of our pupils in their GCSE examinations. We congratulate all our students on achieving 100% pass rate at grades A*- RECORD BREAKING GCSE PERFORMANCE AT C. Over 75% of our Year 12 pupils have achieved 5 PARKHALL INTEGRATED COLLEGE or more GCSE grades A* – C; significantly above the Northern Ireland average for non selective Pupils at Parkhall Integrated College celebrated schools and there has also been a 20% increase receiving their GCSE results on Thursday morning and from last year’s results on the number of our with good reason. students who achieved 7A*-C grades, with continual improvement in A*-C grades in GCSE English and At the last confirmation of results, 95 pupils have Maths. Our top ten students achieved between 6+ achieved the target of 5A*-C Grades – approximately A*A grades which is represents a strong academic 70% of the year group, an increase of almost 15% from achievement for our school. 2012. Having risen 11% two years ago, this represents an increase of around 25% from 2010 and The majority of our pupils will continue their demonstrates the rising attainment levels within the education at New-Bridge Integrated College in Sixth school. Form, whilst some have secured places at the Southern Regional College to pursue their studies. Principal George Beattie commented, With record breaking A level results last week, “We are all absolutely delighted with the results this achieving the best set of A level results in the history year. They have been achieved though hard work from of the college; our sixth form continues to expand the pupils, quality teaching from the staff and a high with a wide range of courses on offer to match the level of pastoral support and guidance. The relationship ability range of our pupils. Anne Anderson, Principal and support of the parents also plays a crucial role in said “I would like to take the opportunity to once this success. again congratulate all our students and wish all of them every success in their future career pathways. I The curriculum that we offer is suited to the needs and would also like to thank the dedicated staff at New- aspirations of the wide range of abilities of our pupils Bridge for their hard work and commitment in and allows them to achieve appropriate progression helping the pupils to obtain these results. We routes for the future. As with many non-selective appreciate the ongoing support our parents have schools we will continue to focus on raising standards of shown, in working with the college to create such a literacy and numeracy and aim to raise our performance strong partnership, which has been key in our recent in these areas in the future”. achievements.” Head of Careers, Jill Stubbs, highlighted the future A Level students will go on record as achieving the opportunities for the pupils in both the academic areas highest set of A Level results to date in New-Bridge and through the vocational route. IC. 98% of our pupils achieved 3 A Levels and over 63% achieved 3A*-C grades. This is a magnificent “Some of our pupils transfer to Grammar School study achievement and a reflection of the hard work of at A Level whilst many seek vocational courses at NRC both students and teachers alike, working together or Belfast Met. It is crucial that we provide opportunities with our supportive parents. The NI Average for non at GCSE Level for our pupils to fulfil their potential. It is selective schools was set at 44% for students very important to us that all of our pupils also have achieving 3 A*-C grades at A Level so we are access to high level careers advice and guidance to delighted to report that we are almost 20% above help them to make good career choices.” this figure at 63%; this reflects a 3 year trend in improved A Level results. 12 of our top pupils The College would like to extend a word of achieve A*/A grades in 2+ A Levels, with A* grades congratulations to all pupils who received their results achieved in subjects including Mathematics, English, yesterday.
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