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27 STUDENTS ACHIEVE A * A LEVEL GRADES AT HAZELWICK SCHOOL
Hazelwick School in Crawley , a state-funded academy school , has seen its highest ever A level grades achieved in this year ’ s results . Nearly one in four of all A2 grades were A * or A ( 24 %); nearly half of all A2 grades were between A * and B ( 48 %); and 77 % of A2 grades were A * -C .
In addition , 20 students achieved three or more straight A */ A grades and , in a best ever for the school , 27 students gained at least one highly demanding A * grade . Ann Fearon , head at the school , said : " Hazelwick is delighted to have maintained its strong position in academic subjects at A level with another set of excellent results . Five of our top-achieving students have gained places at Oxford or Cambridge University and four have been accepted for medicine at other Russell Group universities .”
" We are immensely proud of all our students ' performances ,” added Ann . “ This excellent year group showed great engagement and commitment throughout their time at Hazelwick and they fully deserve their success ."
Hazelwick student , Amy Cooper , 18 , had the surprise of her life when she opened her envelope . “ I had checked my results online and could see that I had had my university offer confirmed , but that was conditional on getting one A * and two As , so that ’ s what I thought I had got ,” said Amy . “ But , three A * s ! I just wasn ’ t expecting it .”
“ If it wasn ’ t for Hazelwick School and the teachers there , I wouldn ’ t have achieved this ,” she added . “ They helped me with mock interviews and essays , and really prepared me for the university application process . I ’ d especially like to thank Latin teacher , Mr Hopkins – as a Cambridge graduate he gave me valuable advice and was especially generous with his time .”
BRIGHTON HOTEL NAMES TERRY DUDENEY ' APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR '
Professional Cookery apprentice , Terry Dudeney ( pictured below , second from left ), 24 , from Brighton ’ s The Old Ship Hotel has been named The Hotel Collection ’ s ‘ Apprentice of the Year ’.
“ This apprenticeship has given me so much more than just a qualification , it has been the key to opening many new opportunities and challenges ,” said Terry . “ I work with a talented team with so much experience in different dishes , styles and methods . I put my uses to whatever they want me to do , from preparing veg to helping out with plates at service . My aspiration is to be the best I can be by learning as much as I can and to help others learn on the way ; one day I ’ d like to be a head chef .”
“ Terry has been an absolute star since he joined ,” said Paul Wright , general manager at The Old Ship Hotel . “ The dedication and commitment he has shown to completing his course and the passion he has shown for our business has ensured a smooth transition into the world of work .
It ’ s been a pleasure working alongside Terry and I will absolutely be supporting his development going forwards .”
Terry has graduated with a Level 2 NVQ in Professional Cookery , following 12 months of training delivered by Lifetime Training . To recognise this achievement , six apprentices were invited to Billesley Manor near Stratford-upon-Avon to take part in a special evening dinner where each apprentice literally brought something to the table . The different skills being showcased included chef skills , waiter skills and bar skills .
“ The six young people who produced the food and presented it to their colleagues and families at this event have demonstrated exactly what apprenticeships mean today ,” added Peter Manby , managing director , The Hotel Collection . “ They have the skills , the knowledge and the dedication to succeed in the great hospitality industry .”
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