Arthur Terry GCSE 2024: Headteacher Samantha Kibble expressed her overwhelming pride regarding the remarkable results achieved by Year 11 students at Arthur Terry School this year.
She said: “The results stand as a testament to the commitment, tenacity, and diligence shown by our exceptional students.
“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 2024 – a hardworking, committed, and dedicated year group
Mrs. Bissett, Assistant Headteacher and Year 11 Key Stage Lead said: “I am incredibly proud of our Year 11 students.
“They have been a hardworking, committed, and dedicated year group. It has been a pleasure to see them grow in confidence and maturity over the past year. They are now ready for their next steps, and we are delighted to be welcoming many of them back to our Sixth Form.
“Their achievements are a testament to their perseverance and determination, and we are confident they will continue to excel in their future endeavours. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff and supportive parents.
“Their unwavering commitment and encouragement have been instrumental in our students’ success. Together, we have created a nurturing environment that has allowed our students to thrive.”
Arthur Terry GCSE 2024
Deputy Headteacher Mr. Carrick offered his congratulations to the students, whilst also acknowledging the hard work and commitment of the staff.
He said: “We hope the students are proud of their achievements and feel they are reflective of the work they put in to their GCSE’s.
“We wish them every success in their future endeavours, whether that be continuing their educational journey here in our 6th Form at Arthur Terry, or elsewhere.
“I would also like to thank the staff for the incredible amount of support they have offered to the students in supporting them to achieve to the best of the ability.
“Their unwavering efforts have contributed to the outstanding GCSE outcomes achieved by the students.”
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/