St Gerard’s School trebles national average with stellar GCSE results
ONE of the leading independent schools in Wales is celebrating outstanding GCSE results. Pupils at St Gerard’s School in Bangor achieved a 97% pass rate for grades A*-C, compared to the national average of 62.2%. The figure for A*/A was 58%, more than treble the 19.2% national average. The news comes a week after the…
Read MoreSt Gerard’s School smashes national average with outstanding A Level results
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…
Read MoreYoung drummer a cymbal of success at European band championships
A TALENTED young drummer was a cymbal of dedication and commitment in helping her country to the podium at an international music competition. Maddie Johnston, a pupil at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, represented Wales at the European Youth Brass Band Championships (EYBBC), held in Palanga, Lithuania The 14 year-old, from Brynsiencyn, Anglesey, was sponsored…
Read More‘Busiest period in history’ for law practice as UK growth continues
A LAW practice approaching its 25th anniversary is experiencing the busiest period in its history. City centre expansion has contributed to a surge in high-end clients for Mackenzie Jones Solicitors. The award-winning legal firm – based in St Asaph and Menai Bridge – recorded a spike in commercial cases since opening its new base in Chester….
Read MoreWelsh food producers on mission to make school menus more sustainable at national expo
CELEBRATING Welsh produce is food and drink to Larder Cymru. The team behind the pioneering initiative will be attending the LACA School Food Show in Birmingham over two days from Wednesday July 3. Delivered by Menter Môn, Larder Cymru – which is working with Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Cardiff, and Caerphilly councils as part of…
Read MoreBoom in clients and candidates as Supertemps approaches 45 years in business
MORE than four decades at the forefront of recruitment in North Wales have armed the talented team at Supertemps with the skills and experience to manage any jobs situation. Having seen a rise in candidates and clients post pandemic, those attributes have never been more vital, according to the company’s Bangor-based Business Manager, Vicki Armstrong-Smith….
Read MoreLand sale will boost investment in new sports facilities at St Gerard’s School
ST GERARD’S School will continue to invest in new facilities and bring all its learners together under one roof following the sale of nearby land. The prominent Bangor institution has put neighbouring buildings currently used for its early years provision on the market. Selling the Convent Lane location will support wider redevelopment plans on the…
Read MoreNorth Wales nursery celebrates growth spurt and 25 years in business
A BELOVED nursery celebrating 25 years in business has enjoyed a growth spurt with new staff and children joining its ranks. Kiddies Corner has also redeveloped its facilities and carried out renovations at its sites in Bryniau Road and Llewelyn Avenue, Llandudno, and Parc Menai in Bangor. Owner Tony Gibbons was praised last summer for freezing…
Read MoreBeloved Bangor institution forges close links with popular Chinese school
A PIONEERING independent school enjoyed a great ball with China. St Gerard’s School is forging strong links with Bangor Chinese School and even hosted its New Year celebrations. They joined forces at the weekend for a party and performance at the recently refurbished Ffriddoedd Road institution, which teaches Mandarin to students from across north west…
Read MoreSt Gerard’s School on rebrand, redevelopment and vision ahead of taster event
PROSPECTIVE pupils will experience the exciting new chapter being written at a leading independent school. Following a period of significant investment and redevelopment, St Gerard’s School will host a taster day for learners and families tomorrow (Tuesday). The cherished Bangor institution – which produces among the highest GCSE and A Levels results in Wales –…
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