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26 August 2022

2022 GCSE Results

Once again we are celebrating superb GCSE results today, despite the challenges of the last 2 years.  HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our year 11 students who have achieved so well.    There have been some exceptional individual and subject performances.    82% grade 4 and above in both English and Maths   71% grade 5 and above in both English and Maths   English    89% achieved grade 4- 9    76% achieved grade 5- 9    Maths   85% achieved grade 4- 9   76% achieved grade 5- 9   Top Grades 7-9    67% achieved grades 7-9 in Chemistry   64% achieved grades 7-9 in Computer Science   60% achieved grades 7-9 in Physics   94% achieved grades 4-9 in French   89% achieved grades 4-9 in Spanish   87% achieved grades 4-9 in RE   Grade 9   In total , our students achieved 91 grade 9s.   21 students achieved grades 7-9 in all of their subjects.   17 students achieved a grade 9 in RE;    14 students achieved a grade 9 in Maths    14 students achieved a grade 9 in English.     Students have shown enormous resilience over the last few years and we are so proud of each individual’s personal achievements.  We are so fortunate to have staff who go above and beyond to support our students in every way and today we celebrate the hard work and commitment of staff and students.   This success is testament to the high quality teaching and care that students receive and to our partnership with parents.  The Headteacher Mary O’Keeffe, said “I am delighted that so many individual pupils have achieved outstanding personal performance.  We are so proud of them  - they are truly amazing. I thank all the staff who have worked tirelessly to make this possible and our parents and families for their continued support of their sons. We are looking forward to them flourishing in our Sixth Form”
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18 August 2022

College Celebrates Excellent A-Level Results 2022

College Celebrates Excellent A level Results 2022  Huge congratulations to our year 13 students on achieving excellent results again this summer, the first year of public examinations since 2019.   We are delighted that over 75% of our students achieved their first choice university place in what has been a highly competitive year.   Students have shown enormous resilience in the face of the significant challenges that the pandemic has posed and have made superb progress.  This is testament to their hard work, the high quality of teaching and support from our staff, and the support of parents and carers.      There were some exceptional results in specific subject areas especially at the A*/B boundary as follows:   A*/B grades  Biology 78%  Chemistry 82%  Computer Science 60%  Further Maths 100%  History 76%  Maths 60%  Philosophy and Ethics 63%  Physics 77%  We wish our Year 13 students every happiness and fulfilment as they embark on the next stage of their life journey.  They will remain part of our community and will be in our thoughts and prayers as they go into to world to make their mark.   “We are incredibly proud of the academic achievements and the wonderful results of our year 13 students but, as importantly, if not more so, we are proud of who they are.   They have developed in to fine young adults who will continue to make a positive contribution to society.   It is wonderful that our students have the academic qualifications that they need to access the universities and courses of their choice.  I am incredibly grateful to our dedicated staff who go above and beyond day in, day out to support our students.   This is a very happy day for St Ignatius College.   Mary O’Keeffe Headteacher  

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And they're off! Sports Day has got off to a wonderful start with students participating in a range of games and track and field events. It's great to see the competitive edge alongside teamwork and sportsmanship and everyone with a smile on their face!#AMDG pic.twitter.com/f8FuG5Uvk9
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China Trip Our year 9 students also made bookmarks using traditional bamboo weaving techniques. Many of them wrote some sentences in characters to thank their family and friends. Ready-made souvenirs to bring back!#AMDG pic.twitter.com/RyFkHqDaZO
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China Trip Students also learnt about Chinese medicine. They made their own sachets with Chinese herbs and 🌺 flowers. The majority of them went for the study and relax sachets because they wanted to sleep well and be focused in their Mandarin lessons. pic.twitter.com/kzZjqHjECf
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China Trip updated In the afternoon, students learnt how to use and play the traditional Chinese instrument Hulusi. Some even enjoyed making their own tunes!#AMDG pic.twitter.com/Bpl3gnz4kT
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China Trip updated In today’s language lessons, students learnt how to describe their school in Mandarin which they then presented to their Chinese peers. pic.twitter.com/PG6jo6bXZu
@st_ignatius Jul - 9
We were delighted to welcome over 80 pupils from local primary schools for our Year 5 Taster Day. They spent a day in the life of an Ignatian with lessons in Music, PE, Science and Mandarin (delivered by some very capable Year 10's while Ms Li is on the China trip!)#AMDG pic.twitter.com/qLvF1e0NiH
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China trip- During our visit to a local school, our students played traditional games with their Chinese partners. We also saw how they do the perfect line up!#AMDG#Chinatrip pic.twitter.com/XjDajEBxMD
@st_ignatius Jul - 8
A massive congratulations to Adam, for winning the GRAND FINAL last night To win the Grand Final of this massive competition, with over 30,000 children taking part in the initial workshops, really is an unbelievable accomplishment#AMDG pic.twitter.com/Yr5Qit5txR
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Our Year 12 Geography students have just returned from a busy week in the Lake District, where they have been learning new fieldwork techniques and collecting data. Students investigated coastal processes, sand dunes and coastal management at Silloth on the Solway firth.#AMDG pic.twitter.com/Kf9A00Hh3F
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Day 3- China trip: Yesterday we had an exciting trip to the stone forest and was able to see some unbelievable views and tourist destinations- Joshua 9L#AMDG pic.twitter.com/m8XMhFhtH2
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We visited a secondary school (Shiji Jinyuan) to take part in activities with the Chinese students. We had a go at Chinese printing, which was very enjoyable, and turned out pretty good. - Berat and Andrews. 9L pic.twitter.com/R6qbT06JzY
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“I really like the school because the Chinese students are really friendly and kind especially Huang Zirui. The seal caving was very difficult at the beginning, but I have done it at the end.-D’Lani King 9L pic.twitter.com/ZJW0OOca2J
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