A YEAR of redevelopment, rebranding and significant investment culminated in stellar A Level results for St Gerard’s School.
The Bangor institution – whose learners are continually among the best performing in Wales – achieved a staggering 96% at grades A*-C, compared to the national average of 76.5%.
For A*/A the figure was 60%, more than double the national average of 29.9%.
Regularly placed in the top 10 independent schools in the country for A Level and GCSE exam figures, the future looks bright for St Gerard’s following a hugely positive 12 months that included a 10% rise in pupils.
And there is more to come; revamped sports facilities including tennis courts and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) are proposed for this autumn and follow the construction of a wildlife ‘wellness walk’ and an upgrade to the gardens, access, and external and internal redecoration.
Reflecting on today’s (Thursday) results, headteacher Campbell Harrison thanked learners, their families and staff for their “unwavering support and hard work” post-pandemic.
“It’s been pleasure to watch these fantastic young people grow throughout their time at St Gerard’s, culminating in these outstanding A Level results,” he said.
“Together we have overcome the challenges of recent years, I could not be prouder of them all.”
Among those celebrating were Evelyn Fisher, who achieved grades AAC and will go on to study Filmmaking at Nottingham Trent University; Anwen Hockley (AAA*B) who plans to pursue a degree in Medicine at the University of Dundee; Hannah Howick, who received two As and a B to study Philosophy, Politics and Economic (PPE) at the University of Exeter, and Jonatan D’Avossa (ABB) who will take a GAP year.
Mr Harrison said: “They’ve all done so brilliantly, as has Adam Wymer – the last of the Wymer family to study at St Gerard’s having been with us since 2019.
“He scored AA*B and will study PPE at the University of Warwick.
“There are so many pupils to mention, they are all a credit to the school, but I must give a special mention to Nanda, who has been with us for 14 years, having joined our Reception class. Nanda scored AAA and will take up a place to study medicine at Cardiff.”
He added: “We wish them the very best of luck, they have worked so hard and can now move on to the next stage of their lives with excellent results behind them.
“They are all well-grounded, humble and talented individuals. A huge well done from all of us at St Gerard’s, we will follow your journey with interest and thank you for your contribution to school life over so many years.”
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