Dunclug College rises to examination challenges in 2020

A Level Achievement

Success with high grade A Levels has resulted in the majority of students from Dunclug College securing university places this year. This achievement represents the second highest achievement in the history of A levels at the school.

Warmest congratulations go to all in the school and particularly to the staff who have provided consistent support for their pupils throughout the years and who also assisted young people during this stressful time, as they awaited confirmation of grades.

Subjects which featured high A level achievement in the A – C range of grades were: Art, BTEC Child Care, CTEC Business, Digital Technology, BTEC Engineering, Biology, Environmental Technology, English Literature, Health & Social Care, Moving Image Arts, BTEC Travel & Tourism, BTEC Sport, and Technology.

GCSE Achievement

Two years ago, the GCSE curriculum included new subjects and the initiation of further programmes of literacy and numeracy support to enhance delivery of GCSE English and Maths. The school believed they would see the positive outcomes emerging from this process and have not been disappointed. The College is reporting outstanding GCSE achievement and a record level of young people returning for the A Level pathways.

Subjects achieving exceptionally high standards in the higher grades included: Double Award Agriculture, Art, BCS, OCN Employability, Business Studies, Construction, Digital Technology, Triple Award Community Sport, Double Award Science, Engineering, English, English Literature, French, Further Maths, Geography, History, Media, Double Award Prince’s Trust, RE, BTEC Sport, Technology and Occupational Studies. An outstanding number of students achieved seven or more GCSEs including English and Maths.

Ruth Wilson, Principal, Dunclug College said,

“On this landmark occasion in their educational journey, it is important to remember, what our students have also gained in resilience, in determination, in character and in process, far exceeds the gain of a grade! And indeed the process of life-long learning will far supersede the outcome of one examination series!

“It has been a unique and difficult year, but as always, our young people and our teaching staff have risen to the challenge with style. Let’s all make sure we stay safe and committed to overcoming the challenges that lie ahead in 20/21. With the help of God, and our combined efforts, we look forward to better times ahead.”

27 August 2020