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Tara Robinson
FORMER SCHOOL : The Heath STUDIED :
BTEC Law , A-Levels in Psychology and Sociology
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When Priestley ’ s law students pitted their wits against another local college in a mock trial competition the verdict was they were the best . Tara also stood out and was named as a ‘ star performer ’ on the day . She is now hoping to study a law degree and become a barrister .
Ciara Glennon
FORMER SCHOOL : Loreto Grammar School STUDIED :
Biology , Chemistry and Philosophy
Ciara completed the Extended Project in record time so that she could focus on her other A-Levels , but still achieved an A . Her topic was whether ‘ the fluoridation of water should be illegal ?’ She hopes to become a dentist and have a positive impact on other people ’ s lives .
Isabelle Pennington- Edmead
Bridgewater High School Studied at Priestley : Fine Art , History and Textiles before completing an Art Foundation Destination : BA hons Fashion at Nottingham Trent and secured the prestigious Sarabande scholarship After studying at Priestley College , Isabelle Pennington-Edmead went on to study BA hons Fashion at Nottingham Trent and secured a prestigious Alexander McQueen Sarabande foundation scholarship . Only seven were given out and as well as paying her tuition fees it will mean she is offered a studio in Sarabande ’ s London HQ after her degree . “ I feel thrilled and still in shock at the amazing opportunity I have been given ,” said Isabelle , who is from Stretton .
Adam White
NAME : FORMER SCHOOL : Bridgewater High STUDIED : Art , Design & Technology , Tourism and Geology
Landscape architect and Priestley Alumnus Adam White won a Gold Medal , the highly coveted Best in Show and People ’ s Choice Award at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2017 . Winning the treble is unheard of so a huge achievement for Adam who completed a degree in Landscape Architecture at Manchester Metropolitan University after Priestley .
Greg Horne
Lymm High School Studied at Priestley : Politics , History , English and Maths Destination : Oxford University to study Law Greg Horne set his heart on studying Law at university after witnessing the Hillsborough inquests in Warrington from the public gallery . He had wanted to see the legal process in action and after attending the inquests at Bridgewater Place he knew the profession was for him . At Priestley he took The Graduate , which is designed to encourage the most able students to apply for places at Russell Group universities , and during the course visited Oxford .