Arthur Terry GCSE 2023 – Headteacher Samantha Kibble has expressed her overwhelming pride regarding the remarkable results achieved by Year 11 students at Arthur Terry School this year.
Mrs Kibble said: “The results stand as a testament to the commitment, tenacity and diligence shown by our exceptional students. The legacy of Covid closures should not be forgotten and, despite these unprecedented challenges, our students have confronted these hurdles head-on, showcasing exceptional resilience while surpassing our expectations.
“We are delighted that many Year 11 students will be returning to our ‘Outstanding’ sixth form as they embark on their A-level journey next year. The ethos at Arthur Terry remains: Be Proud, Be Kind, Be Ready and this cohort have demonstrated the importance of living and breathing our motto.”
Arthur Terry GCSE 2023 – admiration for achievements
Phil Carrick, Deputy Headteacher and Year 11 Lead of the Sutton Coldfield school, which is part of the highly-respected Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, conveyed his admiration for students’ remarkable achievements.
He added: “Like Mrs Kibble, I am incredibly proud of this year group and their accomplishments. Not only will this year group leave us with excellent examination results, but they have also demonstrated the importance of our values.
“Their kindness towards each other and resilience during their examination period has resonated deeply with the staff here. In June, we were able to celebrate their achievements at their prom event at Villa Park which was a well-deserved celebration of their perseverance throughout the five-year period.
“I hope that they enjoy the final weeks of their summer and I look forward to welcoming many back in September into the sixth form. For those students who will continue their studies elsewhere, I wish them a fond farewell and my best wishes for their promising futures.”
Neil Bowater, Deputy Headteacher, extended gratitude to the staff at the school by saying: “We want to thank everyone involved in supporting the students; all the teaching staff, the Year 11 support team and our dedicated Student Support Services staff, all of whom have expended ceaseless effort to get our students ready for success.
“I also want to recognise the important role our brilliant parents play in working in collaboration with the school to ensure that our students succeed. Their unwavering support has significantly contributed to the outstanding GCSE outcomes achieved by the school.”
Exam Results 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.
For more advice, visit: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/exam-results-stress-advice-for-young-people/