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Students receiving their GCSE results today have chosen a variety of different paths for the next chapter in their lives.
At Blanchelande College this morning some were planning to stay on at their secondary school for A-Levels while others will be moving to the Sixth Form Centre.
Others have opted for College of Further Education courses, including apprenticeships while a few are heading straight out to work.
Leanna Guille and Emilia Collas are both aiming for A-Levels next.
"I'm just so pleased I've got into the Sixth Form Centre, that's all that matters now," said Leanna.
Pictured: Leanna, Emilia and Ralph received their results at Blanchelande College this morning.
Blanchelande College Principal, Rob O'Brien said all of their students are excited for their next chapter.
"Many of our students have done just that (met or exceeded their predicted grades) and will be delighted with their results which position them very strongly for A-Level study and other post-16 pathways. It’s terrific to see 98% of our students pass in English and 88% in mathematics and overall 88% of students achieved at least five grades 9-4 (including English and mathematics), and 16% of grades were 9-7."
Students at Elizabeth College are also planning a variety of career and further education pathways now they've got their GCSE results.
Principal Jenny Palmer congratulated the boys on what she has called an "excellent set of results which are a credit to their hard work and dedication as well as a reflection of the support of their parents and our dedicated staff".
Pictured: Some of the boys at Elizabeth College opening their envelopes today.
She said the vast majority of them will stay on to study A Levels at Elizabeth College with others opting to follow different pathways which include rugby scholarships in the UK and a variety of vocational courses locally.
“This Year 11 cohort is made up of students with a broad range of ability, all of whom have made great personal progress, be it academically, on the sports field, success in the performing arts, through community and charity projects, CCF parades and tours and many other areas," said Mrs Palmer. "We encourage all of our students to participate in the wide range of opportunities available to them at Elizabeth College, encouraging them to develop into well balanced and purposeful individuals ready to make a positive contribution and flourish."
Today saw the last selective year group at the Guernsey Grammar School pick up their GCSE results.
For the first few years of their secondary schooling this cohort had to cope with coming in and out of lockdowns while also dealing with the reorganisation of the secondary sector around them as the move to a fully comprehensive system has been made.
Most of the students will be staying on at Les Varendes to study at the Sixth Form Centre.
Pictured: Erin Jackson and Louisa Hughes.
Erin Jackson said it was only this morning that the nerves kicked in. Her results mean that she can go on to study geography, environmental sciences and one other yet to be decided A-level and an EPQ and core maths with the aim of a career working in the areas of environment and conversation.
“I was happily surprised,” she said. “My results were quite different to what I thought, some were a lot better, some were slightly worse, but overall, I'm really happy.”
The talk about tougher marking added extra pressure.
“Hearing how the A level grade boundaries were, it was quite a shock for the A-level students., so I was worried that GCSEs would be similar, but it looks like they've stayed pretty similar,” said Erin.
Louisa Hughes wants to work in the medical profession. She is going on to study biology, chemistry and history at A-level, EPQ and core maths.
“It went better than I thought it would today,” she said.
Pictured top: Students at The Ladies College celebrating their results this morning.
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