Year 13 students celebrated their first ever set of public examination results today at Trinity Catholic College, Middlesbrough.
Year 13 students collect their A-level results
“All staff are incredibly proud of our students,” said Trinity Catholic College headteacher Louise Dwyer.
“In the summer of 2020 I noted that we would remember this cohort of students for their hard work, resilience and commitment in their GCSE year which was hugely impacted by the global pandemic.
“Two years on, the class of 2022 leave Trinity Catholic College with a bright future in their chosen university course or higher level apprenticeship.
“Over the past seven years we have watched our Year 13s grow into responsible adults who are ready to make their mark on the wider world.
“Today we celebrated all student successes with some particularly outstanding performances in our BTEC Level 3 qualifications including Sport, Engineering and Health & Social Care. The average grade achieved was a Distinction with 100% of students achieving a Merit or above. The hard work, passion and dedication of students and staff in our sixth form is to be commended.”
Student Highlights
Marnie Rauf – a young care leaver who has been living independently whilst studying for her A Levels – has achieved an A* and two As in Sociology, English Language and English Literature.
Marnie Rauf
She is going on to read English Literature at the University of Durham. Marnie aspires to be a journalist – either working on TV, or as an opinion columnist.
Earlier this year she was recognised by judges of the Orwell Youth Prize for a hard-hitting, honest description of a girl who decided to move away from her family after a difficult childhood, but then struggled with the independence and freedom she gained.
Her teachers are delighted with Marnie’s results and are incredibly proud of her achievement, she is truly inspirational.
Marnie said: “I was totally overwhelmed by my results and couldn’t stop shaking. I just wanted to tell my Dad, he was so proud of me. I would just like to thank all the staff for their care and support because without them I could not have achieved this.”
Poppy-Anne Turner achieved four As in English Language, English Literature, Sociology and her Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Poppy-Anne Turner
She will be reading Criminology and Psychology at the University of Teesside and has ambitions to become a forensic psychologist.
Poppy-Anne has been a student ambassador at Trinity Catholic College, consistently going ‘above and beyond’ in her contribution to the Catholic life of the college in particular.
She was also a Headstart Mentor, promoting the health and well-being of the younger members of the Trinity family and has found time to support family members with additional needs whilst studying for her A levels.
“I was surprised at my results because I had thought I had messed up in the exams, so to see that I had achieved all grade As in 4 subjects made me ecstatic! My advice to others is to keep trying, never give up and be strong. I must thank Jeanette Allick for supporting me because at one point I was close to leaving college, but she encouraged and supported me to keep going and that I would not regret it!” said Poppy-Anne.
Former pupil of St Edward’s Catholic Primary School, Middlesbrough, Isaac Newham achieved Distinction* and a Distinction in Level 3 BTEC Engineering and a Distinction* in Sport.
Isaac Newham
He has successfully secured a higher level apprenticeship with a local engineering firm and will become part of a growing young cohort from the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) that makes a significant contribution to the exciting regeneration plans for the Tees Valley.
Not only has Isaac achieved excellent results in the classroom, he is also a talented footballer and plays for local club Billingham Town.
Isaac said, “I was nervous at first when receiving my results but when I opened them I was over the moon. Thanks to all my teachers for supporting me over the last seven years”.
Hannah Whittle, who also attended St Edward’s Catholic Primary School in Middlesbrough, is progressing to the University of Northumbria to read Geography after successfully achieving three As and a B in Geography, Sociology, Religious Studies and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
Hannah Whittle
During her seven years at Trinity Catholic College she formed part of the student leadership team as an Environmental Officer.
Hannah is keen to be part of global environmental change and has ambitions in the future to lead in this area. She also supports her local gymnastics club coaching young, aspiring gymnasts.
“I am delighted with my results and want to thank the leadership team at the Sixth Form for all their help and guidance. I cannot wait to start uni!,” said Hannah.
