Students at The Garibaldi School in Forest Town, which is part of Nova Education Trust, have achieved well again this year in their GCSE and Level 2 qualifications.

The cohort nationally have had a tumultuous and challenging secondary school experience and it’s testament to their hard work, dedication and amazing character that has allowed them to succeed.

Martin Dawson,  deputy head teacher, said: “There was a real mood of celebration in the hall as students found out that they’d secured the grades needed to move on to a range of next steps.

“Some will now stay on at Garibaldi Sixth Form for A-Levels, others will go to college for vocational courses at Level 3 or starting Level 2 and 3 apprenticeships.

“As always on results days, there were students celebrating Grade 9s and Distinction*s, but also those students celebrating securing that Grade 4 or Grade 5 that had been hard won.

“We’re incredibly proud of everyone’s achievements but a particular mention for Isabel Tyler (above), Cory Vincent, Tristan Yeung and Cameron Jackson who all secured an average grade above an 8 and between them secured 25 Grade 8s and 9s.”

Students from the school gave some advice to the upcoming Year 11s.

Cameron said: “Enjoy the year but prepare early so it becomes easier in the long term.”

Isabel said: “Think through stressful situations and stay calm, you can overcome them.”

Cory said: “Revision might not be the funniest thing, but it is worth it in the end.”