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A retired GP from Warrenpoint has achieved a B in History A-Level after returning to education, as Southern Regional College celebrates another year of strong academic results. Mark Murphy is now considering his next steps and is thinking about pursuing a History or Art degree.
Students at Southern Regional College achieved an overall pass rate of 96.6% and joined thousands of students who received their results today. A number of subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Biology, English Literature and Religious Studies, reflecting the standard of teaching and learning provided across the College's A-Level provision.
Bruce, Grace Wills and Bethany Johnston pictured alongside Director of Curriculum
Libby Shackels, Head of Faculty Stephen Rogan, Curriculum Area Manager Henry
McCloy, Lead Program Coordinator and Lecturer in Digital Technology Julie
McCarney and English Literature Lecturer Violet Bell. Together, the students
achieved outstanding results across a range of subjects and are now preparing for
the next stage of their education and careers.
Academic success at the College extends beyond traditional A-Levels, with many students achieving three BTEC Distinction Stars (DDD*), equivalent to three A* grades at A-level. Based at the College's Armagh campus, SRC's A-Level Academy offers students the opportunity to study a broad range of 13 AS and A2 subjects. The curriculum includes STEM subjects such as Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry, alongside popular choices including Government and Politics, Nutrition and Food Science, Sociology and Psychology, providing students with a strong basis for higher education, apprenticeships and future careers.
Stephen Rogan, Head of Faculty for Computing, Design and Academic Studies at Southern Regional College, said: "This year's A-Level results are a fantastic reflection of the hard work our students have shown throughout the year, as well as the incredible support from our teaching staff who have helped every student reach their potential." Rogan added: "While we celebrate these excellent results, we are equally proud of the confidence and independence students have developed along the way. Whether they are heading to university, apprenticeships or the world of work, they leave us ready to embrace new opportunities. It's been a privilege to be part of their journey and I wish them every success as they take their next steps."
The College welcomes students who are studying A-Levels for the first time as well as those applicants seeking to undertake one or more AS or A-Level subjects. To apply to SRC's A-Level Academy, visit www.src.ac.uk or contact the Admissions Team on 0300 123 1223 for advice and guidance.
