Plantsbrook School A-levels 2022 – Sixth form students at Sutton Coldfield’s Plantsbrook School have been praised after collecting ‘superb’ results
Headteacher Jason Farr said: “After being unable to sit GCSE exams in 2020 sixth form students at Plantsbrook School have demonstrated their strength, determination and resilience by achieving an excellent set of exam results.
“Our Year 13 students have endured an incredibly challenging two years and should be very proud of their fantastic achievements.”
Plantsbrook School A-levels 2022 – highest achievers
Amongst the highest A-level achievers were Stephanie (A*, 3 x As), James Tavassoli (A*, 2 x As), Stan Smith (A*, 2 x As), Matewos Misghina (A*, A & B), Eliane Lawford (A*, A & B), Mya (A*, A & B), JingMei (3 x As) and Max (2 x As, Dist.*). Overall, 49 students achieved at least one A grade in their results, with the overall pass rate remaining very high. Students who demonstrated extraordinary progress by living up to our school motto of “be the best that you can be” were Luis (2 x As, B), George Wilkins (A, 2 x Cs), Alex Riordan (A, 2 x Bs) and Halima Amin (A, B & Dist*).
Mr Farr added: “Many of our students have secured first choice places at a range of universities to study a plethora of courses. Some of our students have also secured apprenticeships with local companies such as JLR and Clipper.
“At Plantsbrook, we encourage all of our students to be aspirational and to be the best version of themselves, so we are very proud to see them achieve such outstanding personal success.
“I am also very proud of the hard work invested by our community of students, teachers, support staff, governors and trustees. I would also like to thank our families for their encouragement and understanding, not only during the revision and examination period, but throughout the entire time they have been connected to Plantsbrook School. Their ongoing support has been invaluable.
Mr Farr said it was important to be reminded of all the additional achievements that this year group has accomplished at the school, which is part of the Broadleaf Partnership Trust.
“Many of this cohort of students have participated in a range of extra-curricular activities and school events including music concerts, sports clubs, mentoring, reading support and curriculum enhancements,” he said.
“Their commitment to and participation in our school community in addition to their studies has made them excellent role models. We wish them all the very best for a happy and successful future and look forward to them keeping in touch. We hope they leave us very proud to be Plantsbrook!”
Plantsbrook School A-levels 2022
Exam stress advice
Waiting for and receiving your exam results can be an anxious time.
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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.
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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.
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Remember to de-stress
Despite the reassurance, sometimes the stress of the situation can get you down.
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