Students at Guernsey’s Sixth Form Centre, the private colleges, and the Guernsey Institute have been finding out the results of their hard work today with A-Level and Level 3 grades released.
Principal Kieran James said his pupils at the Sixth Form Centre have all worked really hard and he’s proud of each student, including those on the IB programme who received their results last month.
“It’s always a nervous time, because it’s always an anxious time because there’s an element of uncertainty, but we know our students work hard, and our staff are doing a great job.
“The Sixth Form Centre has been through some changes over the last few years, but we’re really delighted with how much work our students have put in and their destinations and the results they’ve got this morning.”
Mr James said some of the results achieved were academically very good but every student’s grades should be celebrated.
“This is the first post covid cohort that sat their GCSEs and have now sat their A-Levels, and their IB Certificates, and I’m really pleased this morning to see those that are going off to university, and I’ve spoken to some students who came to pick up their results and then had to be at work, because they’ve already secured positions in employment on the island, and they are thrilled.”
Blanchelande College Principal Alexa Yeoman said her staff are also “immensely proud” of their students’ achievements.
The college also has a mix of students entering employment, heading to further education, or looking elsewhere for their next challenge.
“This year’s A Level results are a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our students and teachers, as well as the invaluable support of our parents,” she said.
“We are excited that with these results our students can now progress to their next stage of either university, their chosen future career or planned gap year.”
Elizabeth College Principal Jenny Palmer offered her “warmest congratulations” to students receiving their results today – saying it’s a “privilege” to have watched the A-Level students mature during their time at the school.
“We are really proud of all our students for everything they have achieved over their time at the College,” she said.
“We celebrate the achievements and progress across the ability range and recognise that all the hard work, determination, and commitment have been rewarded by this great set of results.”
Mrs Palmer said Elizabeth College students are also heading to a mix of destinations including at least one pupil going to Oxford University.
“We value the breadth of our students’ skills, talents and interests and also celebrate their participation in the wider life of the College through our co-curricular programme and in student leadership roles across many different teams.
“It has been a privilege to see our Upper Sixth students mature into confident, capable, and well-rounded young adults, ready to meet new challenges.
“Whether they are heading to university, beginning a gap year, or moving directly into employment or further training, they leave with our warmest congratulations and best wishes for the future.”
Ladies’ College Principal, Danielle Harford Fox said her students have achieved another set of “strong results” this summer.
“I’m so proud of every student whose A‑level results we’re celebrating today,” she said.
“Results day in any school brings mixed emotions – we’re sad to see the students leave but we know they all have wonderful futures ahead of them.”
Ms Harford-Fox said of her students who are heading to university, they have chosen a variety of very different courses to study.
Others are also joining the workforce or heading off on gap years.
“It’s important to note that whilst impressive, the girls are not just their examination performance. They are articulate, thoughtful, and authentic young women with a myriad of passions from students who are pursuing Engineering, Dance and International Relations to those going to Oxford and Cambridge.
“In a rapidly changing world, this generation is going to determine our direction of travel. They are stepping into an environment full of complexity and possibility. I feel confident that we are trusting our future to the hands of purposeful, articulate and principled young people. Their achievements today are just one step in a much bigger story and whatever path they choose, we are proud of who they’ve become and excited for what comes next.”