Ceredigion County Council would like to congratulate pupils receiving their GCSE results today.
The Welsh Government confirmed this week that Centre Assessed Grades will be used to award grades to all pupils in Wales. Centre Assessed Grades are based on a wide range of evidence of work completed by pupils prior to the lockdown.
We are aware that all pupils and teaching and support staff have faced new challenges this year as a result of the coronavirus, and we would like to congratulate each and every one for their hard work and their willingness to adapt in challenging times. These results today are valuable and enable pupils to step confidently into their next stage of choice, whether in the world of work, further education or in the sixth form.
As it is not possible for the pupils to go to their respective schools today to get their results in the usual way, the Head of each school in Ceredigion would like to congratulate all pupils in the county on their achievements and wish them well for the future.
Dorian Pugh, Head of Ysgol Henry Richard, said: “It has been a difficult time for our young people as they have had to finish their time at Ysgol Henry Richard earlier than usual. Although they have not had the full opportunity to prove themselves through an exam process, I hope that the pupils will be proud of their results which reflect a committed collaboration between themselves and the school staff. I would like to thank the pupils who receive their GCSE results this year for all their hard work and for being excellent pupils for the school, and I wish them all the best as they move into post-16 education or the world of work.”
Jane Wyn, Head of Ysgol Bro Pedr, said: "We are very proud of the pupils' achievements and would like to take this opportunity to wish the pupils every success in the future. We look forward to welcoming many of the pupils back to Ysgol Bro Pedr's sixth form in September. As a school, we believe that these results are a testimony to the pupils' hard work, the school's high standards of teaching and the support received from parents".
Mair Hughes, Head of Penglais School, said: “Our Year 11 students have worked very hard this year, during these unprecedented times, to achieve their GCSE results. We are very proud of their progress and look forward to welcoming students back to the Sixth Form, and wish those moving on all the best in the future.”
Nicola James, Head of Cardigan Secondary School, said: “I warmly congratulate all the students on their well-deserved success and thank teaching staff for their detailed and principled work in preparing the centre assessed grades. Our focus continues to be on maximising the progress of every pupil across a broad range of subjects, and most of our students studied for between 12 and 14 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications and were regularly assessed throughout. We are proud of the achievements of all our students, which are the result of their hard work throughout the GCSE course of study, and the input of our excellent teaching and support staff who ensure high quality learning experiences and pastoral care for all students. We congratulate everyone on their success.”
Owain Jones, Head of Aberaeron Comprehensive School, said: “It is a privilege to congratulate our pupils on their excellent results. Although the past months have been different in terms of school experience, these results are well deserved and reflect the commitment of pupils to their studies, their hard work and the support of teachers and school staff and parents and carers. We are looking forward to welcoming a high percentage of pupils back to our sixth form and wish everyone who goes on to study at college, pursue an apprenticeship or enter the world of work the very best.”
Robert Jenkins, Head of Ysgol Bro Teifi, said: “The Head and staff of Ysgol Bro Teifi would like to thank the students for their efforts and contribution to the school life since it opened. Although it has been a challenging year for them, our students have responded maturely in unprecedented times. It will be great to welcome most students back to the Sixth Form in September and we wish every success to students who will undertake college courses, apprenticeships, or work. Hopefully there will be an opportunity to acknowledge their efforts in the near future.”
Rhian Bowen Morgan, Acting Head of Penweddig Comprehensive School, said: “As a school, we are very proud of the efforts made by our GCSE pupils and the way they have coped with the current challenges. They have worked diligently towards their results over a period of two years, and despite these unprecedented times, their qualifications remain to be of a high standard for their future.”
Councillor Catrin Miles, Ceredigion County Council Cabinet Member for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills, Support and Intervention, said: “Warmest congratulations yet again this year to Ceredigion pupils on their GCSE successes. Even with all the challenges caused by the pandemic, our young people have worked hard and these results are proof of their commitment. Our students’ GCSE qualifications this year will carry the same value and status as all previous years and we wish everyone well with their future plans.”
20/08/2020