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Determination Rewards Millie with Sweep of 9s听听听

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Superstar Millie was glowing as she received the fantastic news that she had achieved all top grade nines in her GCSEs today. A talented writer and philosopher, Millie was recently rewarded with a distinction in the philosophy section at the prestigious John Locke Global Essay competition in Oxford.听

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鈥淚 have been totally shocked by my results today. The one that I am most proud of is maths. I started the GCSE course in the lowest set and I have come away with a nine!听 I was amazed that my hard work paid off but it just shows that determination is the key thing in gaining success.鈥澨�

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鈥淚 am going on to study Philosophy & Theology, English, Physics and History 鈥� it is a mix of humanities and science which isn鈥檛 traditional but they are all subjects that I love so I鈥檓 really happy that I am able to do them. In Sixth Form, I am looking forward to writing again for Arts magazine, Cat Among the Pigeons. It is a lovely creative space that showcases everyone鈥檚 different identities here at school.”

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Advice for pupils joining Caterham? Millie says 鈥淩eal enjoyment at school comes when you make an effort. Attitude is key to getting the best from your school experience. Make the most of your opportunities at Caterham!鈥�

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鈥淢y thanks go to Mr Ace, Dr Scott, and Mr Keyworth in science who believed in me when I thought I wasn鈥檛 a scientist. Massive thank you to Mrs Webster, she has inspired me to the point that I know I want to do Philosophy in life. Also Miss Hookway, my English teacher, she is funny, kind and made every English lesson a joy and Ms Dawrant who showed me that I shouldn鈥檛 fear maths!鈥澨�

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Lana Steps into the Spotlight with Fantastic Results

Outside of the classroom Lana is a seasoned performer on stage, whether it is in a school play or a musical production but preparation for her performance in her GCSE exams was key and the final production resulted in fine reviews with all top grade 9s and 8s.

鈥淚 was calmer than I thought I would be this morning but the nerves got to me this morning, however I am really pleased with my results. It has been a difficult to make my A Level choices as I love all my subjects. I have chosen Philosophy & Theology, English, Fashion Textiles and Drama.鈥�

鈥淢oving into Sixth Form, it is going to be nice to meet some new people, I am looking forward to new opportunities and a bit more freedom. I find change really exciting. I鈥檝e done all the school plays since First Year 鈥� I love performing and being on stage so I鈥檓 looking forward to getting involved with the Sixth Form plays!鈥�

Any advice for new First Years joining Caterham in September? Lana says 鈥淭hrow yourself into everything -there is so much opportunity here 鈥� just really take all that you can, not everyone has that so make the most of it鈥�

鈥淭hank you to all my incredible teachers who have given me so much, I couldn鈥檛 have done this without them – It makes me quite emotional thinking about it! I鈥檓 looking forward to celebrating with my family at home with a nice lasagne!

Samuel鈥檚 Summer of Science Topped Off with Fine Grades

Narrowly missing out on a clean sweep of top grade 9s didn鈥檛 disappoint Samuel who is rightly very proud of his performance. He is going on to study Further Maths, Physics, Economics and Computer Science at A Level.

鈥淚 am looking forward to being able to spend more time on and going deeper into the subjects that I love.鈥�

鈥淥utside of the classroom, I really enjoy debating so Model United Nations has been really fun to be a part of. I also enjoy Investment Club, learning about economics and investing has been super interesting鈥�

Reflecting on his time so far at Caterham, Samuel said 鈥淭he community here is very special and I am part of a great year group. The teachers have been amazing 鈥� they are truly passionate about their subjects. Mr Mansell, my physics teacher has been really inspirational. I have been writing an Independent Research Project on Quantum Physics this summer, his enthusiasm for Physics has rubbed off on me!鈥�

鈥淭hanks to my parents who have supported me throughout 鈥� you are who you are because of your parents!

Results Sing for Kayla

Musician Kayla knows what it takes to hit the high notes so she was signing from the rooftops when she received her results full of top grades 9s and 8s with just one 7.

鈥淚鈥檓 very happy and relieved that my results mean I can study the subjects I wanted to at A Level next year – Maths, Economics, Biology and Chemistry. I鈥檓 super excited鈥�

Taking her first solo for Chamber Choir this year in France was a real highlight in the lead up to GCSEs. 鈥淚 really enjoy the co-curricular clubs here, as well as music, I鈥檒l be writing for Preview, our politics magazine as well as for Arts publication, 鈥楥at Among the Pigeons鈥� 鈥� I was junior editor in Year 10. I鈥檓 also looking forward to getting back into Lacrosse next year, I鈥檓 hoping to play in the Nationals鈥�

鈥淚鈥檓 excited for the enrichment opportunities in the Sixth Form. There are lots of essay competitions to take part in including the Independent Research Prize which I鈥檓 looking forward to. Community is also a part of school, the help and support available is really appreciated.鈥�

鈥淚 want to thank Miss Hookway and Mrs McVitty in particular for their support and of course my parents. Today has been a really great day!鈥�

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Take a Bow Ruby!

A talented singer and dancer, Ruby is used to performing well. Achieving all top grade 9s and 8s in her GCSE results has opened up the stage to focus her studies on History, Latin, Biology and Psychology at A Level.听

鈥淚鈥檓 really happy with my results and can鈥檛 wait to celebrate. I鈥檓 excited to study in the Sixth Form and will embrace every opportunity that comes my way. I鈥檓 going to continue with the choir and there is a dedicated dance troupe for Sixth Form pupils.鈥�

鈥淭he community here at Caterham is really special. I joined in Year 7 not knowing anyone, the welcome was huge and I have made such a fantastic group of friends. I鈥檓 looking forward to spending more time with them in the Sixth Form centre here, it has a really great vibe. I would like to thank my teachers who have been fantastic and my parents for their support and my friends too. I think friends are a really good support network to have especially during exam time. I鈥檓 really looking forward to celebrating with now!鈥�

Fencer Alexander Spars for Top Grades

Alexander used his honed fencing skills of speed, agility and mental strength to bring home a sweep of top grade 9s and 8s in his GCSEs. 听

鈥淚 am very happy, my results mean that I can do the subjects that I wanted to do 鈥� Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Psychology. I am looking forward to advancing the subjects from GCSE to A Level and focusing my learning.鈥�

“I compete nationally in fencing but had to put it on pause to concentrate on my exams. Once exams finished I was happy to get back to my sport. I am hoping to enter the cadet nationals and get closer to the GB squad.鈥�

鈥淚鈥檇 like to say thank you to all my teachers and my parents for all their support and encouragement especially during revision time.鈥�

Tips for younger pupils? Alex advises 鈥淗ave fun but work hard, don鈥檛 leave the effort until later!鈥�

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