25 September 2011

Record GCSE results at Oasis Academy Coulsdon

Students and staff at Oasis Academy Coulsdon are celebrating outstanding GCSE results this summer which have smashed all previous school records. Since opening three years ago attainment levels have risen by 42% overall!

Initial reports show that GCSE figures for 2011 are:

50% 5* A - C inc English & Maths

(13% improvement from 2010)

93% 5 A* - C (10%improvement from 2010)

95% 5 A* - G (3% improvement from 2010)

98%1 A* - G

David Millar, Principal said "This is a very good day for the Academy; our improved results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of students and staff. We have amazing students and it's wonderful to be able to celebrate so many individual successes."

Amongst the many students celebrating were:

Head Boy Annequee Safdar with 18 ½ GCSEs all at the top A*-C grades: 8 A*s, 7 x A grades, 6 x B grades and 1 x C. A remarkable achievement as he only arrived in the UK 3 years ago from Saudi Arabia and although he had an understanding of English he was by no means fluent and had to learn the language!

The Academy Student Leadership Team notched up a total of 66 top grade GCSEs between them, 22 of which were A* and A grades! Head Boy Annequee from Croydon, Head Girl Ashley Joannau from Purley, Deputy Head Boy Ashley Grant from Coulsdon and Deputy Head Girl, Hannah Peploe also from Coulsdon were all celebrating their stunning achievements.

Top achieving girls were Coulsdon residents, Rosie King and Chloe Walton with 18 GCSEs each and both girls were awarded A grades in six of their subjects!

David Millar, Principal said: "It's very fitting that these record breaking results have been achieved in what is an historic year for the Academy: we are about to move into our brand new £18.7m building and will be welcoming the majority of these Year 11 students into our brand new Sixth Form. We look forward to celebrating 'Class of 2013' A Level results in two years' time."

25 September 20011 REEVES CORNER GIRL CELEBRATES HER 16TH BIRTHDAY WITH 16 GCSEs!

Two weeks ago, Oasis Academy Coulsdon student, Jayde Yankey had to escape the flames of Reeves Corner, Croydon, where she lives with her Mum. But today, on her 16th Birthday, the horror of the riots disappeared when she received the best birthday present ever: 16 GCSEs all with top A* - C grades!

"The past two weeks have been a bit of a blur; I haven't had time to think about my birthday at all. The riots were pretty scary, there were three fires raging around our home and we had to evacuate and go and stay with my Aunt. I've been nervous about my results but today is the best day ever! I'm so pleased and relieved - now I can really celebrate my birthday" said Jayde.

Jayde is currently on a Government funded Challenge Course based at Kingston University with 60 other teenagers. The three week project involves a week adventure and survival skill training course including mountain climbing, abseiling and rock climbing, followed by a two week community project working with children in the local community. "It's really good, we are having fun but we're also learning a lot and giving something back to the community" said Jayde.

Jayde has ambitions to become a Fashion Designer is planning to study Art, Textiles, Photography and English Literature at A Level. She will be one of the very first Sixth Form students at Oasis Academy Coulsdon as the £18.7m rebuild of the Academy approaches the final stage of completion. A brand new Post 16 centre for up to 250 students opens in September and Jayde can't wait to start.

Presenting Jayde with a birthday cake and balloon, Principal, David Millar said: "Jayde and her family have obviously had a truly shocking experience; we are so pleased they are safe and well and I am sure they will all be celebrating her 16th birthday present! I look forward to Jayde joining our 6th Form and continuing with her success at Oasis Academy Coulsdon."

GCSE results at Oasis Academy Coulsdon have reached record-breaking levels. Since opening in September 2008, the Academy has seen a dramatic 42% increase in overall attainment levels. Initial analysis of the figures indicate that this year 93% of students achieved 5 or more GCSEs at A*-C. With 50% achieving the crucial 5 A*-C including Maths and English (13% rise from 2010).

"Students and staff can be very proud of their achievements and fully deserve this success. We will continue in our drive to improve attainment levels and provide the very best education to our students." Said David Millar.