A Level Results Day 2020 Special Edition Alumni Newsletter

A Level Results Day Special Edition

LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Alumni Newsletter

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WELCOME Hello again from Long Road!

Despite these challenges they all made us extremely proud as a college on A Level Results Day yesterday.

It's been a while since we last spoke... and what a

We would like to share just a handful of these brilliant

crazy year it has been! 2020 will certainly be one to

student success stories with you.

remember, we hope that you have been keeping safe and well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

We hope you enjoy this special A Level Results Day edition of our newsletter and we hope to catch up with

The recent months have been challenging for us all;

you again in the new academic year - Best wishes,

locked down at home away from loved ones and for

Long Road x

Long Road it has meant adapting to remote teaching and learning.

Our final year students have faced a particularly tough time - all exams have been cancelled and they have missed out on the opportunity to say their final farewells to their friends and teachers as they head off on their new adventures after Long Road.

CONTENTS Page 3: Congratulations to the Class of 2020 Page 4: Off to Oxford University! Congratulations to Kes Berry Page 6: Student Success Stories Page 20: Looking Forward - Good Luck for GCSE Results Day 2020 Page 21: Long Road Alumni

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020 OUR WONDERFUL STUDENTS ARE OFF TO CHANGE THE WORLD! 2020 is year we will remember for a very long time. This is an exam season like no other. All exams cancelled and replaced with Exam Board Awarded grades.

We are so proud of all our students today. Whatever grade they have been awarded, in whichever subject, we know that the class of 2020 will go on to do great things in this world.

Through these testing times, they have developed the skills and strategies to thrive.

The world surely needs this group of intelligent, resilient, creative, thoughtful, people.

We can’t wait to see what they all do next…

Read on to see just a few of our wonderful students off to change the world!

"I have multiple favourite things about Long Road.

It’s truly a community. You will never feel left out at Long Road. I met some amazing friends and teachers; that truly helped form me into the person I am today.

The campus itself is tucked away in nature which

OFF TO OXFORD UNIVERSITY! CONGRATULATIONS TO KES BERRY! We would like to say a huge

This morning I received the grades

congratulations to Kes Berry, who

D*DD (which translates A*AA for those

yesterday accepted her place to study

of you who don't understand the BTEC

at Oxford University in September.

system).

University!

So now I have confirmed my place at We hope Kes can be an inspiration to

Oxford University, studying BA Fine Art.

all of you thinking about studying

I honestly couldn’t have achieved those

Diploma courses that the sky is the

results without the help of the staff.

limit. Read on to hear from Kes herself...

makes it feel like a tiny village, a total safe space.

Hey, I’m Kes. I studied the BTEC Art & Design Extended Diploma. Which

You’ll never feel alone at Long Road. It’s a place where you truly become yourself and prep yourself for the real world."

meant 2 years of ultimate creative bliss. Being treated like an artist in residence. So much creative freedom.

The tools given to me by this course and the teachers allowed me to define myself as an artist; translating my art style in a sophisticated manner.

OFF TO OXFORD UNIVERSITY! "Throughout the course Kes

CONGRATULATIONS TO KES BERRY!

was able to experiment

I would like to thank everyone at Long

Finally a thanks to the Principal,

and play with ideas and

Road for helping me with this

Yolanda, for having my back and

achievement but a special thanks to:

helping me achieve these grades. I will

Lisa for helping me with everything,

truly miss you all.

concepts, which were often informed by her exploration of her own

listening to me waffle and guide me in

identity and family.

the right direction. Making sure that all

Ruth Laslett, Head of Visual and

the deadlines are met and that I’m

Performing Arts, said “I am thrilled to

comfortable.

see Kes will be able to follow her

Her well deserved success has reconfirmed that

dream of studying Ba Hons in Fine Art To Ruth for being such a great role

at Oxford University. She has shown

choosing a vocational

model, teaching me how to express

100% commitment to her studies and

qualification in Art and

myself creatively, that makes visual

has risen to the creative challenges

sense. Teaching me that creative

presented by the Extended Diploma in

mistakes aren’t something to dwell

Art & Design course here at Long

over.

Road. Well done to Kes, it was an

Design can lead to amazing opportunities."

Ruth Laslett, Head of Visual

absolute pleasure to teach you and it

and Performing Arts

To Owen, my first year teacher who

inspires me to see you achieve so

Department.

helped make that leap from GCSE.

highly.”

Who really opened my eyes to how many possibilities there are in art.

"The best thing about studying at Long Road was the capacity given to study in your own unique way and not to be judged for that, but instead encouraged."

Alex Bentley A* - Sociology A - English Literature A - History Progression: BA English Literature University of Liverpool

ALEX BENTLEY

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 Alex joined Long Road from Comberton

I want to thank Emma Harpley (my

Village College and studied A Levels in

English teacher), Ian Osborne (my

English Literature, History and

sociology teacher), Miranda Perkins and

Sociology.

Clare Dunkerley (my History teachers), Tim Whittaker and Sarah Trolley who

Upon opening his results yesterday

helped so much in the process of

morning, Alex was delighted to see a

applying to university, and James

fantastic set of results with A’s in

Bentley, a Head of Department who

English Literature and History and an

also happens to be my Dad!”

A* in Sociology!

Congratulations on your brilliant results Alex is now going on to the study BA

Alex, wishing you the best of luck at

English Literature at the University of

university!

Liverpool.

He told us “The best thing about studying at Long Road was the capacity given to study in your own unique way and not to be judged for that, but instead encouraged.

"My favourite thing about Long Road was that it was so welcoming and all the teachers were kind, caring, knowledgeable and really supported me and helped me achieve the grades I got."

Libby Taylor -

LIBBY TAYLOR CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 Previously studying at Bassingbourn Village College, Libby worked hard

supported me and helped me achieve the grades I got.

studying three A Levels at Long Road in I want to thank Chris, Pete, Mark, and PE, Psychology and Biology.

Cathy for being amazing teachers for the past two years.

She has achieved a brilliant set of results with A*’s in PE, Psychology and

I also want to thanks Michelle my progress coach and Tim for helping me

a B in Biology.

through my personal statement and university application."

A* - PE A* - Psychology B - Biology Progression: Sport & Exercise Science University of Nottingham

Libby is now off to the University of Nottingham to study Sport and Exercise Science.

Libby told us “My favourite thing about Long Road was that it was so welcoming and all the teachers were kind, caring, knowledgeable and really

Congratulations Libby, we’re so proud of your excellent results!

MARTIN ATTMORE “My favourite thing about Long Road is that I didn’t really worry about what other people thought of me because I was there to do the work and have fun."

Martin Attmore A* - EPQ D*D* - Media B - Film Studies Progression: Filmmaking University of Sussex

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 Martin was awarded the Long Road

Martin said “My favourite thing about

Scholars Award when he joined us from

Long Road is that I didn’t really worry

Impington Village College two years

about what other people thought of me

ago.

because I was there to do the work and have fun.

He has made the most of his time at Long Road setting up the Long Road

Thanks to Phil and Andrea, my film

Film Club and recently publishing the

teachers, you have shaped me into a

first Long Road Student Film Magazine

better person whether I do become a

“The Long Lens”.

filmmaker or not.”

Martin achieved a truly wonderful set

Best of luck Martin, remember us when

of results with a B in Film Studies A

you’re a famous filmmaker!

Level, D*D* in Media Level 3 Diploma and an A* in the Extended Project Qualification.

Martin is now off to study Filmmaking at the University of Sussex!

SAFF ANSTEE-DAY CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020

“My favourite thing about Long Road was the teachers as I definitely met some great ones on my journey."

Saff, previously studying at Coleridge Community College, joined Long Road where she took Level 3 Diplomas in Criminology and Health and Social Care.

Saff Anstee-Day A - Criminology D*D*- Health & Social Care Progression: Criminology & Sociology University of Brighton

I would like to give an extra special thank you to my Criminology teachers Dave and Nicole.

As well as this, I was heavily inspired by both Steve Brand and Steve Picton; as they were motivational whilst being

Yesterday morning Saff achieved a

caring and considerate all at the same time.”

fabulous set of results with an A in Criminology and D*D* on Health and Social Care!Saff is now off to the University of Brighton to study BA Criminology and Sociology.

Saff told us “My favourite thing about Long Road was the teachers as I definitely met some great ones on my journey.

Congratulations Saff, we know you’ll have a brilliant time at Brighton!

"My favourite thing about studying at Long Road was the fact that I had teachers that would challenge my opinions and methods of working whilst trusting and supporting the direction I chose to go in – I really felt I was being listened to."

Mo Andrews -

MO ANDREWS

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 Massive congratulations to Mo

stimulation / debate and I really felt I

Andrews, who joined Long Road from

was being listened to.

St Mary’s Catholic School in Bishops Stortford.

I’d like to thank all of my teachers but in particular to Paul Janssens for allowing

Mo successfully achieved brilliant

me to push boundaries and being so

results with an A* in Fine Art, A* in

engaged and supportive, as well as

Sociology and C in DT! In September

giving me the confidence to take Art

Mo is off to study a Level 4 Art

further, what a diamond! And also to

Foundation at the Manchester School

Ian Osborne for being a smashing

of Art.

sociology teacher and allowing me to indulge in Marxism!”

A* - Fine Art A* - Sociology C - DT Progression: Art Foundation Manchester School of Art

Mo told us "My favourite thing about studying at Long Road was the fact

Congratulations Mo, we can’t wait to

that I had teachers that would

see the beautiful artwork you produce

challenge my opinions and methods of

in Manchester!

working whilst trusting and supporting the direction I chose to go in – I despise being patronised so it was really lovely that I had that level of

AMY SELLERS “I like how independent you can be as a student at Long Road and everyone is so lovely and kind."

Amy Sellers -

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 A big congratulations to Amy, previously a student of Bottisham Village College, who joined Long Road to study A Level’s in Maths, Chemistry

Progression: Mathematics University of Nottingham

Wyncoll, Simon Colebrooke and Chris Childs for all they have helped me with over this last year to get these exceptional results today.”

and Geography.

We are so proud of you Amy, what Amy achieved amazing results with A’s

A - Chemistry A - Maths A - Geography

I would especially like to thank Ed

across the board! She is now off to the University of Nottingham to study a degree in Maths!

Amy told us “I like how independent you can be as a student at Long Road and everyone is so lovely and kind.

excellent results, congratulations!

JJ GREENE “Thank you to all of my amazing teachers!

Bridget Sutton, Ed Wyncoll and Paul Andrew” Jj Greene -

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 Congratulations to Long Road Scholar

Jj said “Thank you to all of my amazing

Jj, who received the Long Road

teachers! Bridget Sutton, Ed Wyncoll

Scholars Award when she joined us

and Paul Andrew”

from Cromwell Community College.

Congratulations Jj, we always knew Jj was an ambitious student from the

you’d be brilliant! Wishing you the best

moment she joined Long Road, working

of luck in the future.

hard on her three A Levels and setting her sights high; planning to progress to

A - Chemistry B - Maths B - Biology

Vet School.

Jj has achieved a brilliant set of results with an A in Chemistry, B in Maths and

Progression: Royal Veterinary College

B in Biology and has successfully accepted her place at the Royal Veterinary College!!

“Long Road enabled me opportunities to help me succeed, not only with Alevels but with my future."

Megan Wagstaff A* - Criminology A - Sociology B - Psychology B - EPQ

MEGAN WAGSTAFF CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 We are wishing Megan a big congratulations on her wonderful results!

and Emma Barton, you two are truly remarkable teachers.”

We would like to give Megan an extra Megan joined Long Road from Samuel

special congratulations as she is the

Ward Academy, studying Criminology,

first student at Long Road to achieve

Sociology, Psychology and the Extended Project Qualification.

an A* in Criminology!

Wishing you the best of luck at university!

Megan successfully achieved A*,A,B,B and has accepted a place to study Law with Criminology at the University of Law, London!

Progression: Law with Criminology University of Law, London

A massive thank you to Tom Genillard

Megan told us “Long Road enabled me opportunities to help me succeed, not only with A-levels but with my future.

“My teachers were all inspiring and supportive, they encouraged me to enter creative competitions and helped me to achieve success in my A-level results.”

LUCY CRAWFORD

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 We are wishing Lucy a massive

Lucy said "My teachers were all

congratulations today on some truly

inspiring and supportive, they

exceptional results!

encouraged me to enter creative competitions and helped me to achieve

Lucy Crawford A* - Photography A* - Graphic Design A* - EPQ B - English Lang & Lit Progression: Level 4 Foundation Year BA Graphic Design Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts

Lucy joined Long Road from Bottisham

success in my A-level results.

Village College, studying A Level Photography, English Language and

Thank you to Emma Burton, Mary

Literature, Graphic Design Level 3

Weinberger, Melanie Henderson and

Diploma and the Extended Project

Andy Proudfoot.“

Qualification.

Congratulations Lucy, we can’t wait to A creative genius, Lucy has achieved A*, A*, A*, B and is now off to the Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts to study a Foundation year in Art and Design followed by a BA in Graphic Design!

see your next artistic achievements!

“My favourite thing about studying at Long Road was the friendly and supportive teachers who were always there for you, and the friends I made.

Some of my favourite memories would be banding together to help each other on prep work" Millie Fisher Progression: Primary Education with QTS Liverpool Hope University

MILLIE FISHER

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 We knew Millie was on the road to

Some of my favourite memories would

greatness when she successfully

be banding together to help each other

achieved the Long Road Scholars

on prep work to then have a sing-along

Award after joining us from Samuel

– having a break and laugh always puts

Ward Academy.

you in a better mood to learn. I would thank Simon my Chemistry teacher out

Millie studied A Level Maths, Chemistry

of everyone. He improved my

and Physics with an additional AS Level

confidence and knowledge, with his

in Further Maths.

well thought out and organised lessons, and helping us revise. I could never

Although she would rather not

once fault his lessons, or his

announce her results to the world just

commitment to help us, even outside of

yet, she is ecstatic at accepting her

class."

place at her top choice university studying BA Primary Education with

Huge congratulations Millie, we wish

QTS at Liverpool Hope University!

you the best of luck at university – who knows, maybe we’ll see you back at

Millie said “My favourite thing about studying at Long Road was the friendly and supportive teachers who were always there for you, and the friends I made.

Long Road as a teacher one day!

“I loved the teachers at Long Road, always there offering you support when you need them. Also the community feel at Long Road made it extra special.”

Ally Carder -

ALLY CARDER

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 Previously studying at Linton Village

Ally told us “I loved the teachers at

College, Ally Carder was delighted

Long Road, always there offering you

with her results yesterday morning –

support when you need them. Also the

and we can see why!

community feel at Long Road made it extra special.”

Ally has achieved a wonderful set of results with A in Economics, B in

Congratulations Ally and best of luck

Psychology and B in Geography.

with your apprenticeship!

She is now looking forward to starting

A - Economics B - Psychology B - Geography Progression: Accountancy Apprenticesship PPD Global

an Accountancy apprenticeship with PPD Global in September!

"The best thing about Long Road was how supported I felt during rough times! There were times where even I didn’t think I could do it but the support systems there were so amazing that I never felt alone."

Lizzy Cornell-Jones A - Psychology C - Economics C - Sociology Progression: Midwifery University of East Anglia

LIZZY CORNELL-JONES CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 Lizzy joined Long Road from Linton

Lizzy told us “The best thing about Long

Village College, deciding to study A

Road was how supported I felt during

Levels in Psychology, Economics and

rough times! There were times where

Sociology.

even I didn’t think I could do it but the support systems there were so amazing

She has had a fantastic 2 years at

that I never felt alone.

Long Road and her hard work has paid off with a great set of results! – A,C,C –

I would like to thank Anna Ross for all

Congratulations Lizzy!!

the support she gave me during my time at Long Road, not only in pushing

She is now off to study Midwifery at

me in Psychology to achieve the best I

the University of East Anglia (UEA)

could, but for showing me that I was stronger than any struggles I faced, I don’t think I would have passed any Alevels without her”

JOSH ROBINSON

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020

“My favourite thing about studying at Long Road was the freedom and the people that I worked with.

I love the fact that we all got treated like adults as well! “ Josh Robinson D*D*D* - Media Progression: Videography Business Startup

Massive congratulations to Josh for his

Josh told us, “I learnt so much in that

outstanding set of results yesterday!

first year that it set me onto a great path to succeed in my second and third

Josh joined us from Impington Village

year! Which I did!

College three years ago as a Level 2 student, boosting his GCSE grades

My favourite thing about studying at

before staying on to study the Level 3

Long Road was the freedom and the

Media Extended Diploma.

people that I worked with. I love the fact that we all got treated like adults

Today, Josh achieved the highest grade

as well! “

possible of D*,D*,D* – he now has plans to start his own business in

Congratulations on your amazing

Videography including filming music

results Josh and we wish you the best of

videos, wedding, adverts and much

luck with your new business!

more!

“The support you get from your peers and your classmates which shows that you are not alone and they can help you if you are struggling with something.

I would to thank everyone at Long Road as you have helped me a lot as a student."

Klesio Bari Costa Rosa D*D* - Sport D* - Business Progression: Sports Coaching Anglia Rusking Unviersity

KLESIO BARI COSTA ROSA CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020

Klesio, who studied his GCSE’s at

He also said "I would like to thank Ben

Coleridge Community College, joined

Hudson and Tim Whittaker as if it wasn’t

Long Road to study the Level 3 Sport

for them I wouldn’t be the student I was

and Level 3 Business Studies Diplomas.

as they saw my potential.

He achieved a fantastic set of results

I would to thank everyone at Long Road

day with D*D* in Sport and D* in

as you have helped me a lot as a

Business Studies meaning he has

student. Hopefully this isn’t the last time

successfully accepted his place to

and I get to see everyone back in Long

study Sports Coaching at Anglia Ruskin

Road.”

University!

Congratulations Klesio and best of luck Klesio told us his favourite thing about

with your studies at ARU – we hope we

Long Road is “The support you get from

see you again soon as part of our

your peers and your classmates which

Alumni family!

shows that you are not alone and they can help you if you are struggling with something."

LOOKING FORWARD - GCSE RESULTS DAY WISHING YOU GOOD LUCK! GCSE RESULTS DAY - THURSDAY 20 AUGUST 2020 There is now less than one week until GCSE Results Day! It's been an unusual year to say the least, with all exams cancelled students in particular have experienced a tough few months.

For those of you out there with family of your own anxiously waiting for their GCSE results next week please wish them the best of luck from all of us at Long Road!Â

LONG ROAD ALUMNI This year Long Road is working with the charity Future First to help us stay in touch with former students; we're really excited to invite you to be part of it!

If you're a former student we'd love to hear what you've done since leaving us. Whether you're at university, completed an apprenticeship or have had a variety of jobs, we would love for you to join our alumni network so that we can stay connected and let you know about exciting opportunities to get involved.

There is no obligation to do anything after you've signed up but you'll receive a few updates to let you know what we're up to here at Long Road and you'll also hear about opportunities to get involved if you want to.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Abby on afutter@longroad.ac.uk.

Signing up is easy - just follow this link: https://networks.futurefirst.org.uk/signup/longroad

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LONG ROAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Alumni Newsletter

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