A Levels

NEWBURY NEWS A-LEVEL RESULTS

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Newbury Weekly News

THEALE GREEN

‘Year 13 have been so motivated and their commitment has been a joy to see’

TRADITIONALLY, A-level results have been a precursor to university. However, employers are increasing turning to apprenticeships as a way to recruit the best talent. Those with good A-level grades are in a strong position when competing for the exciting and rewarding apprenticeship roles that are out there. What can you expect as an apprentice? You’ll be in a full time, real job underpinned by apprenticeship training by an approved provider like WBTC. You’ll be able to visualise the progression pathway that may takes you from being an Intermediate Apprentice through to the Higher and Degree Apprenticeships that exist. What are the benefits? The beauty of apprenticeships is that you continue your professional development while earning at the same time. Most employers can plot a long-term pathway for their apprentices enabling them to gain ever more stretching and respected qualifications as they work. The average salary for an apprentice in England is just over £17,000. Although, for many brand new apprentices starting their first job in West Berkshire it is more likely to be between £10,000 and £12,000. AT Theale Green School, half of all grades were achieved at A*-B and all students who took the L3 BTEC qualifications achieved the top grade of distinction *. Eleanor Connell has achieved her ambition of reading natural science at Cambridge University after achieving three A*s as well as A* in her extended project. George Carter has achieved a place to follow his passion for mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. Meanwhile, Masud Mohammed has a secured a place at Kings College London to read computer science, having achieved three A*s. Joshua Castle achieved two A*s and two As. He is off to the Royal Holloway University and said: “It’s my ambition to join the civil service, hopefully in the Foreign Office. “I’ve studied history and I’m interested in international rela- tions. “Being involved in that would be fantastic and a great honour.” Jacob Wilkinson achieved an A and two Bs and is heading to the University of Sheffield to study mechanical engineering. He said: “I’m a big fan of anything to do with motorsports and would love to work on Formula 1 design, building cars.” Melan Dhaubhadel achieved an A, B and C and will take up a place at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, US. Already playing golf for England and Berkshire, Bucking- hamshire and Oxfordshire,

Yasmin Calvert-Ford and Emma Hayward

Millie Randall

‘Most students got places they sought’ School’ s largest share of pupils with unconditional offers

Joshua Castle, left, and Jacob W ilkinson

places on sought-after courses at universities including Cambridge and Russell Group, as well as places on prestigious apprenticeships with companies such as the National Grid. Headteacher Joanna Halliday said: “I’m delighted to congratu- late our students on their achievements, which are well- deserved after their hard work and wish them every success in their future careers. “Year 13 have been so moti- vated in this, their final year, and their commitment to Theale Green School has been an abso- lute joy to see. “We are all immensely proud of the very impressive young people who have completed their educa- tion here and wish each and every one of them success in the future.”

Melan is ranked 73rd in the Euro- pean under-18 rankings. Half of all grades were achieved at A*-B and all pupils who took the L3 BTEC qualifications achieved the top grade of distinc- tion *. The results have secured pupils

THE WILLINK

AT The Willink School, Burgh- field Common, 16 per cent of the 80 pupils who took their A- level exams achieved A*-A grades. Fourty-two per cent achieved A*-B, 73 per cent got A*-C and 98 per cent achieved pass grades. Millie Randall achieved a B, C and D and plans a year travelling before going to university. Yasmin Calvert-Ford achieved A*, two As and a B and plans a Report by JOHN GARVEY email john.garvey@newburynews.co.uk twitter @johng_nwn

this year.” He added that, while the proportion of pupils achieving the highest grades was down on recent years, “this does not detract from the considerable achievement of individuals who thoroughly deserve their success”. Mr Fry went on: “This year we had the largest share of students with unconditional offers and we are delighted to report that most of our students have secured the places they sought.”

career in medicine. She said she is motivated by the recent loss of her grandfather and added: “I’ve done work experi- ence at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and I’ve been offered a place at Brighton and Sussex Medical School.” Emma Hayward achieved an A*, two Bs and a D and is off to Swansea University to study physics. Headteacher Peter Fry said: “My congratulations to the many students who achieved so well

Melan Dhaubhadel

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A-levels and apprenticeships

Your exam results are in, so what’s next..?

6th Form, College, University... They are all great options. However, if you’re looking for something that stretches your mind at the same time as providing a long term career, then an apprenticeship is for you. You’ll work, have money in your pocket and be continuing your studies. By the time you’re 21 you’ll be experienced, qualified and perhaps even buying your own place! If you’re thinking about the options available to you after school and maybe want to get your career underway now, an apprenticeship with WBTC could be just what you need. We have opportunities in a wide range of professions such as: Accountancy Business Administration Construction Customer Service Engineering IT & Telecoms Management Warehousing And many more Get in touch for some free advice and guidance to get your career started. Contact Rachel or Maria on 01635 35975 or email, rachel@wbtc-uk.com maria@wbtc-uk.com

Emily Cuthbert studied A Levels at Kennet School before successfully completing her Taching Assistant Advanced Apprenticeship with WBTC

Many employers will raise apprentice wages as the apprentice becomes more skilled and valuable to the business. What is the long-term opportunity? At WBTC more than 80 per cent of apprentices secure a promotion, go into higher learning or take on added responsibility. This evidence that the apprenticeship is just the start

of a fulfilling career. WBTC has been around since 1983 and many of its former apprentices are now managers, company directors or running businesses of their own. If you would like to find out more contact Rachel Eaves on (01635) 35975 or email rachel@ wbtc-uk.com. She is available for free and impartial advice and guidance to applicants and parents.

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