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5 days ago
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Kirkby Lonsdale students celebrate 'record-breaking' A-level results
Sixth form students at Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School in Kirkby Lonsdale are celebrating 'record-breaking' A-level results. A total of 113 students from the two schools achieved what the school described as an "extraordinary milestone" in this year's results. Nearly half of all grades were a B or higher, and 80 per cent of results were a C or above. Students found success in a range of fields (Image: Supplied) David Waugh, executive headteacher, said: "We are incredibly proud of all our students, whose exceptional results are a direct reflection of their commitment and the dedication of our staff and their families. "Witnessing these remarkable achievements is truly inspiring, and we are excited for the opportunities that await each of them. "The Class of 2025 has set a record-breaking high standard, and these results mark the beginning of their next journey. A student with her A-Level results (Image: Supplied) "We wish them all the very best in their futures." Among the top performers was Thomas Jackson, who achieved four A* grades and will study engineering at Pembroke College, Oxford. Matthew Moses earned three A* grades and will go on to study economics, finance, and data science at Imperial College London. Amber Storry secured A*AB and will study electrical and mechanical engineering at the University of Edinburgh, while Ellie Welbank achieved A*AA and will read law at the University of Edinburgh. 'The Class of 2025 has set a record-breaking high standard' (Image: Supplied) Students also found success in creative fields. Lola Barker will study acting at York St John University, Lily Timmis will pursue costume design at the University of Salford, and Phoebe Lunn will study animation at the University of Central Lancashire. The school also celebrated students choosing to pursue careers in education. Alice Chee will study education at Bath Spa University, and Rebekah Clarke will continue her studies in education at the University of York. Ms Turner, director of sixth form, said: "We're proud to send students into diverse fields, and it's exciting to see so many pursuing careers in creative industries." Future entrepreneurs were also recognised in this year's cohort. Liv Wozny and Georgina Simpson are both preparing to launch their own businesses—Liv in sport and personal training, and Georgina in photography. The school said it had "no doubt" that these students would become future "Dragons of the Den." A spokesman for the school said: "As the Class of 2025 prepares to embark on their exciting journeys, we congratulate them on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in all their future endeavours."
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05-07-2025
- Science
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Orpington student wins engineering category in Big Bang competition
A South East London student has won the intermediate engineering category in a nationwide competition. Om Kuravinakop, a year 11 student at St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School in Orpington, was a winner at the Big Bang Competition. This competition recognises young engineers, scientists, and technologists from across the UK. Om created a portable air quality monitor for people with asthma. This device tracks elements such as fine particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and humidity. It syncs to a smartphone to help asthma sufferers assess potential risks, aiming to avert attacks. Muhammad Shah, a year 13 student at Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet, was crowned UK Young Technologist of the Year 2025 for his creation, Icarus, an alternative telecommunications system designed for low-cost emergency communications in remote areas. Inspired by his experiences in Kashmir, Muhammad's project was motivated by a desire to prevent trekking-related accidents. Muhammad said: "I'm delighted to have won this award, it means a lot. "Coming from Kashmir, I really wanted to give something back to my community. "I remember hearing news about different accidents of people trekking. "I wanted to find a solution to help find ways to prevent those disasters from happening." His absence from the official awards ceremony due to A-Level exams led to a special presentation at his school's design showcase on Thursday, June 26. Another student from Queen Elizabeth's School, Snehal Das, was recognised with the UCL Engineering Inclusive Design for a Fairer World Award for his Addition Toy. The toy, created as part of his D&T GCSE project, helps children with learning difficulties and autism visually learn addition. The Intellectual Property Office Innovation Award went to Aina Dyandra from Park View School, Haringey, for their Aerate project. Motivated by research from the University of Cambridge, Aina designed a mask and badge that reduces and converts harmful particle matter to cleaner air for those in high-risk zones. The Big Bang Competition also named several runners-up from London-based schools. Dr Hilary Leevers, EngineeringUK chief executive, said: "Huge congratulations to all our winners, who have shown impressive creativity, knowledge and drive as they have worked on their projects. "I hope they, and all the runners-up, are proud of their achievement. "There are so many opportunities for them to continue with STEM in education and training and then in the workplace. "I'm sure they have a bright future ahead." The competition's winners and runners-up were announced at The Big Bang Fair, the UK's largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) for young people, held at Birmingham's NEC from June 17 to June 19. The fair is organised by EngineeringUK and supported by organisations from the education and STEM sector, including major sponsor Rolls-Royce.
