John Willmott A-levels 2022 – John Willmott Sixth Formers are being congratulated after receiving some ‘really strong’ examination results.
The school, which is part of the Respected Arthur Terry Learning Trust, was abuzz with excitement as students arrived at 9am to open their envelopes and discover that all of their hard work over the least two years has really paid off.
John Willmott A-levels 2022 – majority achieve grades
The vast majority of students achieved the grades they needed to progress onto the next stage in their education, training or working life.
In a statement, the school described its pride in the students for ‘giving so much effort and showing great commitment for two years.
The statement added: ‘We are delighted that so many bright futures were confirmed today. Thanks and well done to staff and parents too for teaching, supporting and preparing students so well over these last two years.’
Gemma Aston, Associate Assistant Headteacher for the Sixth Form, said: “I am proud of the achievements of all our students at John Willmott Sixth Form. We are an inclusive and comprehensive academic sixth form, whilst being ambitious for our students and their futures.
“I’m delighted that we have students going to the top universities, into the world of work, and into ambitious apprenticeships – for example at Yasmine Khalfi studying Law with Criminology at University of Birmingham, Joshua Hughes studying Motorsport Engineering at Coventry University, George Bishop studying Palaeontology at Bristol University and Mawgen Edmonds studying Psychology at Bangor University.
“As a school community, we celebrate the achievements of all our students: behind every result are personal stories of adversity and challenge, sustained hard work and, of course, considerable academic potential.”
Nicola Gould, Acting Headteacher of John Willmott School, said: “We are all delighted with these results which are testimony to a wonderful group of young people and the teachers who have worked tirelessly on their behalf.
“We are proud in our offer a wide range of post-16 courses as well as a personal development programme shaping habits, routines, attitudes and approaches to learning. Our congratulations go to all of our students and their families as well as our best wishes for the future.”
Exam stress advice
Waiting for and receiving your exam results can be an anxious time.
Young minds, the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health, offer advice for young people feeling anxious and nervous about your results.
Here are some top tips:
Congratulate yourself
Whether you get the results you expected or not, that’s OK. Try to celebrate what you have achieved, whether that’s academically or not – you’ve survived your exams and you deserve to be proud of that. Try to celebrate what you have achieved.
Consider your options
School isn’t the end of the world – you can do so much more, even if you don’t pass your exams. Education is everything, but education doesn’t stop at school; you can be educated on an apprenticeship and continue learning. You can do so much more – even if you don’t pass your exams.
Contemplating University Clearing?
Going through Clearing to get into a university isn’t always a bad thing.
People who didn’t get in to their first choice university went through Clearing and were often accepted to better universities than they originally planned.
In some cases, even those who achieved their target grades went through Clearing because they decided they wanted to go to a different university than they had initially applied for.
People who didn’t get in to their first choice university went through Clearing and were often accepted to better universities.
Take it slow
Moving onto the next step is a very personal thing, so giving yourself time to breathe could give you a whole new perspective.
Try not to make decisions in the heat of the moment. Take as much time as you need to work out your next steps, and ask for help if you need it.
Take as much time as you need to work out your next steps.
Remember to de-stress
Despite the reassurance, sometimes the stress of the situation can get you down.
To overcome the stress, make sure to stay connected to your passions and use each stressful situation as a learning experience.
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