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 01 – OCTOBER 2022 |
 01 – OCTOBER 2022 |
St Patrick’s Catholic College in Thornaby’s ‘incredible’ GCSE results affirmed Ofsted’s recent ‘Good’ judgement with more and more pupils achieving top grades.
St Patrick’s Catholic College Headteacher, Deborah Law
“Our 2022 cohort has achieved incredible results and we are extremely proud of all their individual progress and achievements,” said St Patrick’s Catholic College headteacher, Deborah Law.
“Although the pandemic caused significant disruption for this group of Year 11, they have overcome it with sheer hard work and resilience. This is reflected in their final results.
“A significant proportion of our pupils have been awarded the highest grades 8 and 9 across the board and we want to congratulate them on such outstanding outcomes.
“Pupils have also achieved an 86% pass rate in 4+ English and 71% pass rate in 4+ Maths which affords them an array of choices and opportunities post-16.
“With such fantastic results, our pupils have bright and successful futures ahead of them. We could not have asked for more commitment and focus from this year group.
“The class of 2022 are an amazing group of young people who will forever be part of the St Patrick’s family. We know they will go out there and change the world!”
If any Year 11 pupils are interested in continuing their post-16 education within the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust family, there are limited places available for September at Trinity Sixth Form. Students can email [email protected] and someone will contact them to discuss their options.
Freddie C
Freddie C is really proud of the results he has achieved, especially as he has overcome some real personal challenges in recent years.
He lost a parent and faced a recurring medical condition that led to absence and had to catch up on learning. Despite these challenges, Freddie remained focused and showed resilience in abundance, both academically and in his personal life. This attitude has enabled him to achieve above his targets in all subjects including a grade 6 in History and a Distinction in Engineering. Freddie said: “I feel overwhelmed with the grades I have achieved and they will open more potential career paths to me including in the field of Law. Thanks to all the staff who have supported and guided me through the journey.”
Phillipa N
Phillipa N is overjoyed with her excellent set of GCSE grades.
She has been a great asset to St Patrick’s Catholic College family, achieving grade 8s in Maths, French, Religious Education and English Literature. She is going to continue her further education at Trinity Catholic College Sixth Form in Middlesbrough where she will study A-levels in Maths, Physics and Business. After college and university she would like to have a career in accountancy. “I have achieved higher than I ever imagined and am overjoyed,” Phillipa said.
Alice H
Alice H is feeling very proud of herself and the grades she has achieved.
She has been awarded a grade 9 in Maths and a Distinction* in Music, with grade 7s in all of her other subject areas. Alice progressing onto A-levels in Maths, Chemistry and Physics at Trinity Catholic College Sixth Form, Middlesbrough. Alice said, “These grades will set me up for what I want to study at college and beyond, I hope to become a Maths teacher”. Alice also acknowledged the ongoing support of her teachers over the last few years, particularly during the pandemic.
Eve A
Former St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Thornaby pupil Eve A has remained a conscientious and reflective pupil throughout her time at St Patrick’s Catholic College.
These qualities, as well as outstanding motivation, have enabled her to achieve above and beyond her targets. The St Patrick’s family is very proud of the grades that Eve has achieved which include grade 9s in English, French, Religious Education and History. With these results Eve will be progressing to do Maths, Chemistry, Biology and History at A-level. She hopes to embark on a career in dermatology once completing her A-levels and attending university. Eve said: “I’m really happy that it’s all worked out after the disruption of learning due to COVID”. She also paid tribute to her teachers for all the support they have given her in school, in extra classes after school and during lockdowns.
Noah G
Noah G has achieved an impressive set of GCSE results and has been an asset to St Patrick’s Catholic College family over the last five years.
He is a positive and hard-working pupil who demonstrated high levels of resilience in his studies. Noah has been awarded top grade 9s in Physics and Geography. He has also achieved the EBacc – a set of GCSE subjects that include English, Maths, Science, Geography or History, and a Modern Foreign Language. Pupils securing these subjects have a wide range of options available to them for further study and future careers. Noah is excited to begin his further education in Physics, Maths and Geography with his sights set on building a career in the sciences. “Get in”, was the first response that came to his mind this morning! Noah also thanked all of his teachers for their time and efforts, particularly the additional support provided outside of school hours, to help him achieve his potential.
Amy A
Amy A, a former pupil at Christ the King Primary School in Thornaby, is elated with her outstanding GCSE results.
She has achieved grade 9s in English, Science, French and Religious Education. Her hard work and determination have set an excellent example for younger pupils. “I am absolutely over the moon, thanks to all the teachers who have helped me. I can’t believe it!”, Amy said. She is now going to complete her A-levels at college in the hope of having a career in Pharmaceuticals.
International school trips offer pupils experiences that are hard to replicate in the classroom. The experience pupils can get beyond what they would experience within the UK, the benefits beyond teaching in the classroom, to be able to see some of those things that they learn about in real-time in the real world.
Now that covid restrictions have been lifted, we would like to gain an interest into what would be the preferred international school trip for the school to offer.
We are hopeful that this trip could take place as early as next year, as this has been in our planning for the last 2 years. There are no costings as of yet, we just want to take an interest.
Please complete the form by Friday 18th March.
St Patrick’s Catholic College, Thornaby, head of school Deborah Law praised pupils for focusing on their studies and showing such resilience and maturity in difficult times.
“We are delighted with our pupils’ individual achievements throughout the last two GCSE years,” said Miss Law. “They have been on a unique journey and without doubt have faced a variety of significant challenges along the way.
“We are incredibly proud of how the pupils faced each hurdle with strength and determination in order to achieve the results they have received today.
“The pupils remained focused throughout their studies and adapted to online learning with sheer resilience, commitment and maturity.”
Executive head Michael Burns added: “Every individual pupil has developed skills and knowledge that will remain with them for life.
“We will continue to offer them support as they move on to their new destinations and we thank parents and carers for their support throughout these unprecedented times.
“All the staff of St Patrick’s Catholic College and the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust wish our pupils the very best as they embark on their exciting futures.”
Former St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School pupil Matthew Lees has been a high performer throughout his time at St Patrick’s, always showing a mature attitude and articulating his views with confidence. Matthew has achieved results to be proud of in his GCSEs, with grades 8 and 9 in his science and Maths. He has also been awarded the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) qualification.
“I look forward to using my GCSE success to continue with further education in the sciences field,” said Matthew, who has his sights set on a career in physics. Massive thanks to all the teachers – I couldn’t have achieved these grades without their continued help and support.”
Francesca O’Kane, another former St Patrick’s Catholic Primary pupil, is elated after achieving grade 9s in RE and geography, and a Level 2 distinction in sport science, as well as the EBacc.
Francesca has been an outstanding role model for younger pupils and is also a keen sportswoman, who has represented the school in many events.
“I’m lost for words – hard work pays off!” she said. “These results have really made me happy, as I can now continue and complete my A levels in further education. I enjoyed school and miss it so much. I appreciate all the help and support from my teachers and want to thank them all a lot.”
Former St Patrick’s Primary pupil Eden Trotter was delighted after achieving a grade 9 in English and History and a grade 8 in RE and art.
“I am really proud of my results and want to continue studying English literature and history at A-level,” she said. “I don’t know what I want to do in my future but I am overjoyed that these results can drive me on further to achieving more.”
Conscientious and hardworking pupil Amina Mazhar is on course to achieve her ambition of becoming a paediatrician after achieving a grade 7 in maths and a grade 8 in science.
“I have achieved higher than I ever imagined and am overjoyed,” she said. “I’m grateful for all the hard work and support the teachers have put in to help me achieve these grades and set me up for the future.”
Jack Humphreys, a former Christ the King Catholic Primary pupil, was delighted after passing all his subjects. Jack has been a huge asset to the St Patrick’s community, taking a lead role in charity events and attending the annual Lourdes pilgrimage.
“I am buzzing with my grades and wasn’t expecting to achieve all that I have,” said Jack, who would like to be an electrical engineer. “I am so happy that these results will open more career doors for me. “Thanks to all the staff who have supported and guided me through the journey.”
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St Patrick’s Catholic College Newsletter Issue 03 – December 2020
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