Ark Globe Academy students celebrate A-level success
Students at Ark Globe Academy in Southwark are celebrating excellent A-level and BTEC success.
The students have worked incredibly hard and acquired excellent grades, and many have secured places at top universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, UCL, King’s College London, Warwick, Bristol, Bath and Queen Mary.
Some have also secured places on highly-selective, sought-after courses including computer science, economics and law.
Overall, 79 per cent of students are going to a top third university – nearly three times the national average, and two students have secured a place at Oxbridge.
Students celebrating include Mario Manuel Mendes Godinho, who will be going to the University of Cambridge to study land economy. Mario achieved an A* in mathematics, A in economics and A in Spanish.
Mario said: “I am excited and relieved. My journey has had challenges. It was really difficult at the start, but with my hard work and the support of my teachers, I am so happy I could achieve these grades.”
Yanzu Wu, who achieved DDD* in the BTEC business professional pathway, will study business management at Queen Mary University of London.
Yanzu has been an integral part of the sixth form. As a Student Union member, Yanzu has supported all students, especially in helping the Year 12 students settle into the sixth form.
Yanzu has overcome some personal challenges but has worked incredibly hard and shown such dedication. Yanzu said: “I’m in disbelief. I worked hard, but I still wasn’t expecting these grades.
“I have had to overcome managing my Tourette syndrome, which has not always been easy. It can distract me in class and sometimes make it difficult to focus. I am so proud of myself, and I want to thank all my teachers and all the Globe staff.
“At the start of the year, I wrote in my notebook, I scribbled everywhere DDD*, and I said to Mr Owen, ‘Sir, I will hold that grade card up on results day, you can take my photo, and I will be on the school website’.”
Luke Baptiste is heading to King’s College, London, to study computer science. Luke wishes to pursue a career in cyber security or AI.
Ibrahim Mumtaz will be going to University College, London, to study economics. He achieved an A* in mathematics, A* in further mathematics, and A in economics.
Cleashei Nicolas, who achieved DDD* in BTEC business professional pathways, will be going to City, University of London to study business management, digital innovation and entrepreneurship.
Executive principal Matt Jones said: “A-level and BTEC results day is an extremely special and important day for our community, and we are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students.
“Today marks an important milestone in their academic journey, and we look forward to watching them flourish as leaders in our community.
“Ark Globe has had another excellent set of exam results. These outcomes mean that our students are going to further their studies at many of the best institutions in the country.
“I am grateful for the commitment and skill of our staff members who have empowered a generation of Globe students to achieve their dreams.”
Pictured top: Celebrations at Ark Globe Academy (Picture: Ark Globe Academy)