From the classrooms at College to the lecture halls of the UK’s most prestigious universities, almost 200 Pembrokeshire College A-level and Diploma students are getting set to embark on their next adventure after picking up some outstanding results this summer.
With destinations including Oxford, Durham and Exeter, these outstanding achievers will be studying everything from linguistics and costume design to midwifery, paramedic science and aerospace engineering.
Learners were joined this morning by First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS who spent time congratulating learners and talking to them about their exciting next steps including university destinations, gap years and apprenticeships.
A-level student Mari Owen (A*A*A*) will be taking up her place at the University of Oxford to read Biochemistry while Padme Smith (A*A*A), is heading to the University of Exeter to read Medicine.
Further A-level successes include:
- Mili Hughes (A*A*A*A), Falmouth University to read Marine and Natural History Photography
- Edwyn Turner (A*AA), Lancaster University to read Natural Sciences
- Edward Lister (A*AA), University of Bath to read Structural and Architectural Engineering
- Bedri Akkaya (A*A plus two A grades at AS), University of Durham to read Criminology
- Etienne Hole (A*A*A*A) and Gwen Smith (A*A*A plus an A grade at AS) who are planning a year out before progressing to university next year
Further A-level student Russell Group destinations include: Glasgow, Southampton, Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester.
Proving that the Diploma route is a credible alternative to A-levels, UAL Performing and Production Arts learner Eliza Bradbury achieved Distinction* grades and is heading to Leeds Conservatoire to read Actor Musician while Health & Social Care learner Emily King who achieved A*A*A* grades, is heading to Bristol UWE to read Midwifery.
Other vocational success stories include Oliver Gerson who has secured an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship with South Hook LNG and Leoni Gomes who is heading to Cardiff University to study Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging with fellow Diploma students taking up places across the UK to study a range of subjects including Sports Coaching, Film & TV, Zoology, Marine Biology and Computer Science.
This year also saw great results for adult learners studying on the Access to Health and Access to Bioscience programmes with university offers being accepted to study a wide range of nursing, caring and medical related degrees.
After receiving this year’s results, College Principal Dr Barry Walters commented: “This year has been nothing short of inspirational, with learners achieving remarkable success and moving on to an exciting variety of degrees, apprenticeships and career opportunities.
“We couldn’t be prouder of our A-level and vocational learners, whose determination, resilience and passion have driven them to reach – and often exceed – their goals. Their journeys have been guided by our outstanding teaching and support teams, who consistently go the extra mile to ensure every learner can flourish and fulfil their ambitions.
“Today is a celebration of hard work, ambition and possibility. We send our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all our learners as they take their next steps – and we hope they’ll continue to share their successes with us in the years to come.”
For further information on the courses available at the College contact Admissions on 0800 9 776 778 or go to pembrokeshire.ac.uk/courses
