Delight at St John Bosco Arts College for GCSE results

Students at St John Bosco Arts College collected their GCSE results on 24 August as they prepared to embark on the next stage in their education journey. Students arrived at 8am and were eager to celebrate their achievements with staff and peers. Overall, the results aligned with expectations with some fantastic success stories. Alexsandra Stanek who plans to continue their studies at St John Bosco, achieved fantastic results, including a grade 9 in Spanish and five 8s including sciences and English. In September, they will begin studying biology, art and physics at A-level. Endurance Oka Inomwan also plans to continue their studies at St John Bosco and was delighted to achieve six grades above a 7, including Spanish, maths, English and science. A large proportion of students have decided to remain at the school to complete their A-levels, which is undoubtedly a testament to the supportive and nurturing environment the school has worked so hard to create. St John Bosco’s sixth form offers a wide range of A-level subjects and applied general, including law and psychology. For those students who have chosen to pursue alternative pathways, they will begin working towards their futures by undergoing apprenticeships and attending other local colleges. Headteacher, Mr Darren Gidman, said: “Our mission is to provide an ambitious Catholic education that lays strong foundations for our students and communities to thrive and become the best versions of themselves. As we come together today, we witness the tangible outcomes of their hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to their studies. “To our Year 11 students, you have embraced our mission wholeheartedly, and today we celebrate your accomplishments. You have demonstrated that with dedication, perseverance, and the support of a loving community, you can surpass your incredible potential.”