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Latest School Exam Results

Pupils at CCHSG were jumping for joy, after another successful year for sixth form students, ahead of a major change, from single-sex to co-ed, when male students are admitted for the 2027-'28 year. Students waited eagerly at the gates, to collect their results, which were available from 8am.

Gillian Marshall, executive principal, said, "We are hugely proud of the achievements of our students and recognise the dedication and effort that went into such a successful set of results. Overall, the academic attainment of the students this year is outstanding, and their excellent results represent the culmination of many years spent studying. The students can be very proud of the hard work and commitment which has led to the superb examination results they have achieved. We wish all our Year 13 students every happiness, as they progress on to the next exciting stage of their lives. The atmosphere was filled with joy, as students and parents shed tears of happiness, while opening their results."

According to the school, there were around 130 year 13 students, this academic year.

Among the high achievers was Ellie Spurr (left), 18, from Chelmsford, who achieved 4 A* results in mathematics, biology and chemistry. "I'm really happy with my results. There were definitely ups and downs, but I'm really happy. I would like to give a shout-out to my teachers, Miss Hughes, Mr Garland and Mr Maulkerson." Ellie plans on re-applying for veterinary medicine, at Glasgow University.

Delinda Banks (right), 18, from Witham, also had great results, with three A* results in biology, physics and mathematics. She credited the drama

department for getting her through sixth form, and her tough subjects. "It's the best thing about this school, in my opinion. I think it enabled me to get these results, because otherwise my mental health would be down there." She was in the drama department's production of the Sound of Music. During her time at sixth form, she was also involved in the lower school's productions and shows, supporting GCSE students with their performances, including working on lighting. She plans to take a gap year, and said she

was "chuffed" with her results, giving special thanks to drama department head, Mrs Cudmore-Rice.

Ava L'Estrange (left), 18, from Chelmsford, also achieved 4 A* results, in Engliah literature, mathematics, history, and religious studies. Her next steps include studying English literature, at the University of Cambridge, a goal she has worked towards through her participation in the Oxbridge Extra English Club. She was involved in extracurriculars such as helpung set up Model UN, during her time at sixth form, and was involved in adoing a Matrix Day at CCHSG, for the year 10s. She added, "The challenge was trying to have a work:life balance, whilst doing 4 A Levels."

Students also celebrated their GCSE results, following a stellar performance, demonstrating their hard work, determination, and perseverance. The school was filled with excitement, as girls gathered in busy corridors, embracing friends, and congratulating one another on their achievements. The year 11 cohort comprised 192 girls, the majority of whom plan to coninue into the school's sixth form, and were able to enrol, on the day.

One student in particular, Lauren Wong (right), 16, from Colchester, faced "a tough year", with personal circumstances out of her control, but was still able to succeed, with support from the school, her family, and friends. She received 9s in all her subjects: mathematics; biology; chemistry; physics; geography; German; English language; English literature, and computing science, and was the only student at the school to compete in, and receive a bronze medal, in the Maclaurin Olympiad, which she qualified for, after doing the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, both run by the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT). The competition, designed for students aged 16-19, consists of 6 Olympiad-style problems, that students must solve within two hours.

Lauren said, "I enjoy doing maths in my spare time. It didn't feel difficult, and I enjoyed the process." After receiving the bronze, Lauren was invited to the national maths summer school, run by the UKMT. She was also one of only two students at the school to receive a gold in the Intermediate Physics Challenge. She is not sure what specific career she would like to pursue, in the future, but plans to attend the school's sixth form, to study maths, further maths, physics, chemistry, and biology. "I feel relieved and grateful for all the challenges I overcame", she said.

Calli Boyles (left), 16, from Colchester, achieved grade 9s across 8 subjects: biology; chemistry; mathematics; physics; psychology; geography; French, and English literature; an 8, in English language, and an A, in additional mathematics. She plans to stay on at the sixth form, and hopes to study psychology at university, with the aim of working with children. Outside school, she has been rock-climbing for 41/2 years, at the Colchester Climbing Project - an activity she does with her father, who, she says, "pushes [her] to be better". She said, "I've had to come into school with all sorts of broken bones, but they all healed!"

Lauren Au (right), 16, from Chelmsford, received an impressive 11 grade 9s, in biology, chemistry, art, mathematics, physics, geography, German, English language, English literature, religious studies, and Chinese. She plans on becoming a surgeon in the future, and studying biology, chemistry and maths at the London Academy of Excellence sixth form, in Stratford, as her next step. She said a challenge was staying on track with revision, and not giving up. "I'll be celebrating with family, later", she said. "I want to thank my family and friends, and all of my teachers, for the support."

Kath Daniels, year leader for years 10 and 11, said, "We are incredibly proud of out year 11 students, who have once again demonstrated outstanding commitment, resilience, and academic excellence, in their GCSE results this year. These achievements are a testament to the hard work, determination, and passion for learning shown by our students, throughout their GCSE journey. We are especially delighted to celebrate the many individual stories of success, including students who have overcome significant challenges, to achieve remarkable results. Their perseverance, and strength of character, are truly inspiring."

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