Fairfax Academy A-levels 2020 – Fairfax students experienced an A Level results day with a difference as they visited the academy for the first time since March to collect their results.
Deborah Bunn, Head of Academy, said, “We are all so incredibly proud of the maturity and resilience our students have shown during these unprecedented times.
Fairfax Academy A-levels 2020
“The last week, has no doubt, been a source of anxiety for many young people across the country and we are delighted to see so many of our students securing university places and going on to further education and training.
“We are all so incredibly proud of the maturity and resilience our students have shown during these unprecedented times,”
– Deborah Bunn, Head of Academy
“We were deeply disappointed that they finished their school career in March but look forward to celebrating with them at a later date, when it is safe to do so.
“We wish all our students all the best 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.
Don’t compare yourself to others
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