CYDNEE HOWARD YEAR 13 DESC has, undoubtedly, been a defining feature in my growth towards adulthood. The sheer amount of time spent on campus, on top of the level of close engagement with my learning, meant that I can credit a large part of the person I am today with my education. Moving onto university, I will miss the security blanket of the teachers and staff who I trust and know will be able to help me no matter what. I will also miss our amazing Sixth Form Centre, which was such a phenomenal spot for students to study, eat, and socialise, and that we were truly lucky to have.
READY FOR THE NEXT ADVENTURE As always at this time of the year, we say goodbye to our Year 13 cohort who leave us for their next adventure. Most will be heading to university, ready to embrace a new lifestyle and enjoy everything the next chapter has to offer. Whatever their plans, we wish them all the very best and hope they immerse themselves in all opportunities which come their way. We asked Cydnee and Owain to share some of their fond memories…
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DESC has taught me not only to be resilient, but to strive to be better. The endless constructive criticism from teachers meant that my work was constantly improving across the board. The sense of satisfaction from a job well done was instilled in me from Year 7, and this academic drive encouraged me to develop healthy study habits for all my subjects and allowed me to adapt my methods to better suit my needs.
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Moving onto university, I will miss the security blanket of the teachers and staff who I trust and know will be able to help me no matter what.
