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Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge!
Surely a mistake? A typo? Auto correct on spellcheck? But no, it’s true. A school strongly rooted and founded in Wales, proud to carry the name of the principality’s capital city in its title has indeed opened in the east of England in the city of Cambridge. This may seem incongruous but in fact is…
Introducing our new Senior Prefects
Head of School is Crina, from Cardiff. Crina has represented Wales at basketball and also plays tennis and football to a high standard. Recent injury set-backs have not deterred her and she has taken the opportunity to develop her coaching skills as a response, demonstrating her natural adaptability and leadership skills. Crina is studying Biology,…
Excellent Results for Cardiff Sixth Form College’s GCSE Students!
There were celebrations all around today as Cardiff Sixth Form College’s GCSE students celebrated excellent results. 78.9% of all results were graded at A*, with 88.8% A*-A and 95.5% A*-B – our best ever results in an examination year! The one-year GCSE course has prepared our students thoroughly for their A Level studies and we…
Insight – Issue 8
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Cardiff Sixth Form College Students achieve incredible results!
Cardiff Sixth Form College students have achieved excellent results – the best ever in an examination year* with 94% of students achieving at least three A grades; 64% at three or more A* grades and a stunning 43% achieving four A* grades or more. Ten candidates achieved five straight A*s. 75.3% of all results were…
Ukrainian Student volunteers with Ukrainian refugees while studying four A-levels at Cardiff Sixth Form College
Zorian (18) from Kyiv in Ukraine studied for his GCSEs and A-levels at Cardiff Sixth Form College in Wales. He received his A Level results today gaining four As in Physics, Maths, Biology and Chemistry which has enabled him to read Biological Sciences at Durham University. During his time at Cardiff Sixth Form College, Zorian…
YOUNG CARER ACHIEVES MEDICINE DREAM
Jaynee Winslade-Gregory (18) from Bridgend, a fulltime carer for her grandmother, has achieved a stunning four A*s in Chemistry, Biology, Maths and English Literature and a well-deserved place to read medicine at Imperial College, London. Jaynee, whose Dad works night shifts and mum suffers from mental health issues, cared for her grandmother, a dementia and…
Aim High but stay grounded
It is perhaps unsurprising that the global pandemic has influenced the way students think about their future careers. In a survey carried out by Prospects, 27% of students had changed career plans in light of COVID-19, and 37% remain unsure about what they want to do. Which surely means that careers advice needs to shift,…
AS Students win EESW Competition
EESW Cymru run numerous activities across Wales, providing students with the opportunity to gain practical experience working with industries, businesses and higher education. These strands help benefit students and the aim is to further their knowledge and experience of practical STEM. These activities can enhance and gain essential key skills, as well as improving…
Alumni recieves Lexden award
It was an honour and a privilege to be able to accompany Buraq to the House of Lords and witness him receiving ‘The Lexden Award’, presented by Lord Lexden himself and sponsored by the ISA (Independent Schools’ Association). The occasion was made more significant as the prize winners for 2020 and 2021 were all in…
