Students at the Aylesbury Grammar School are celebrating after they received their A Level Results this morning [Tuesday, August 10].
Many 18-year-olds visited the Walton Road venue to see what grades they achieved, which determined what universities they will attend this autumn.
All the students were in high spirits when opening their envelopes, which included Archie Rainbow.
The 18-year-old got three A*s in history, politics, and Spanish, as well as an A* in an extended project qualification.
He is now planning to study Spanish and Portuguese at Cambridge this autumn.
Archie told the BFP: “I am absolutely chuffed – I am so pleased.
Huge congratulations to everyone for their hard work over the past two years! We hope it has paid off today and we wish you all the best of luck in your next steps! 🎉🎉
— Aylesbury Grammar School Head Boys (@AGSHeadBoys) August 10, 2021
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“I got my hopes up when we weren’t doing exams because I didn’t do as well in my GCSEs, but I worked very hard over lockdown especially, as I used my time quite well and the teachers really helped as I worked better like that.
“It ended up working out quite well.
“I got exactly what I wanted.”
He also thanked his teachers in what has been a difficult time for students since last March.
He continued: “My teachers have been absolutely brilliant with what has gone on.
“I am struggling to think of anything else they could have done in order to support us.
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“They have been in touch with us on a regular basis, did countless online lessons which would have taken so long to prepare.
“They were always there else and I am very grateful.”
A very well done to our brilliant Year 13 students. Onto pastures new and now part of our vibrant #OldAylesburian community. #resultsday2021 #NurturingCharacter @AGSFounded1598 @AGSLearner https://t.co/pcSXg2Z9gd
— Old AYLESBURIANS (@OldAYLESBURIANS) August 10, 2021
Another student who will making plans to travel to Cambridge is Ben Harding, as he achieved three A*s in English Literature, physics and maths, as well as getting an A in history.
He too thanked his teachers over the last year.
He said: “We got a lot of support, so it hasn’t felt we have been away from a school environment, so it hasn’t been too bad.
“A lot of the subjects we have involve independent studying so it’s quite facilitating.
“They’ve been great as they have got in touch over lockdown and they’ve always wanted the best for us.”
Mark Sturgeon, who is the headteacher at the Aylesbury Grammar School said: “We are really pleased for them.
Our congratulations to the Year 13 students receiving their A Level results today. Two years of disruption, the staff and students have shown commitment, integrity, humility and boundless effort to provide the opportunities to progress to the next stage of their lives. Well done.
— Mark Sturgeon (@AGSHeadmaster) August 10, 2021
“Their hard work after a disruptive two years, along with their dedication and resilience has given us a great set of outcomes that will give them a path into the next stage of their career.
“The staff have been unbelievable in terms of their professionalism, their integrity, and their dedication in a system that has been changing very rapidly.
“They have reacted in such a great way with attention and focus, that has provided opportunities for the students to excel and work so hard to get there.
“My thanks to them for everything they have done to enable the students to do so well, and that they have a very prosperous future."
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