George Mitchell School Times Summer 2019
Talented Maryam’s high praise for her teachers FORMER student Maryam Chergui, who is now studying at one of the top universities in the world, has paid tribute to the teachers at George Mitchell for putting her on the path to success. She says the unique blend of encouragement, support and dedication shown by teaching staff at George Mitchell helped her fulfil her potential. Maryam is now in her second year of a Chemistry degree at King’s College London, which was ranked in the top 25 universities worldwide last year. She said: “My time at George Mitchell was fantastic and the reason it was so good was because of the teachers. “They cared for you and encouraged you but most of all they pushed you not only to do your very best and fulfil your potential but to believe in yourself and believe you can achieve your ambitions. “George Mitchell is a very special place because you really felt that the teachers cared about you, wanted you to succeed and be the best you can be.” Maryam, who left in 2015 with top GCSE grades, reserved special praise for her Maths teacher, Mr Frimpong and Art teacher, Mr Alexander. She added: “They were the best of a very good group of teachers. They inspired me and they gave me a passion and love for their subject – everything a teacher should do but isn’t always able to.”
Tips: Maryam helps George Mitchell pupils during a Chemistry workshop at King’s College
Maryam studied A-Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and French. She has advised current students to talk to teachers about their future plans. She added: “Students have an incredible resource in their teachers to talk about their
Hasan’s name highlighted after scholarship success YEAR 11 Hasan Patel had his name printed in The Times newspaper in recognition of winning a scholarship to Eton College. As is the custom for the world-famous school, the names of students who have been offered a scholarship place in the upcoming academic year are published in the announcements section of the paper. Hasan (right) won a £76,000 scholarship to Princes William and
Harry’s old school Eton in December last year, thanks to our new scholarship programme. He will rub shoulders with the elite when he takes his place to study A-Levels in History, Geography, Politics and Drama Studies in September. He won his place after coming through a gruelling three-day assessment at the Berkshire School which included three entrance exams, seven interviews and a public debate.
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career and university ambitions, use it. Talk to them, they will have the information you need. “Nothing will happen if you keep your ambitions and dreams to yourself. You need help and they will help you get there.”