Newtown College is celebrating excellent results after students finish with top grades in their vocational studies.
The Level 3 BTEC’s are equivalent to three A Levels and are the chosen route for many students. Many of our students have been accepted into their chosen University whilst others have secured the qualifications to land their dream jobs after successfully getting the grades they needed.
Sport students Laura Shinton and Jennifer Jarvie received the highest grade that can be achieved a triple D * in BTEC Level 3 Sport, Coaching and Development. The result is equivalent to 3 A * qualifications and means they have a total of 168 UCAS points.
Laura, a devoted swimmer who has ranked top ten for 50metre in breaststroke at the nationals and top 15 in 100metre breaststroke in Wales said: “I’m so really pleased with my results which means I can go on to Solent University Southampton to study Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science.”
Sport lecturer Amy Watkins said: “Laura has shown great dedication throughout her studies and has all the potentials for a fantastic career ahead and Jen is a great ambassador and a natural leader. She’s highly motivated and has a great future ahead of her in the sports industry. We all wish Jen and all our students the best of luck in the future.”
Health and Social Care students have proven they are a hard working bunch with many achieving fantastic grades.
Ellie Hinge D*D*D*, Iris Shanahan D*D*D* and Katie Clarke DDM have all been accepted into Aberystwyth University and will be among the first students to undertake the new BSc Nursing courses at the University. Iris has opted for the BSc in Mental Health Nursing and Katie and Ellie the Adult Nursing Degree.
Other Health and Social Care results included; Amy Sheddon and Leanne Moore both achieved Triple Star Distinctions with Megan Woodhouse and Ceara Burnside receiving D*D*D. Ceara is planning to go to John Moore University Liverpool to study Psychology.
Health and Social Care Lecturer Claire Bumford said: “The students have worked so hard and have been rewarded with great results. We are so proud of them all. Given everyone’s experiences in the pandemic it has highlighted the importance of training opportunities in the sector and we are delighted to be able to support those endeavours, assisting our students to achieve results that can support a successful career in the Healthcare environment.”
Childcare students were also pleased with their results. A return to learning student Corina Gamble achieved a Distinction Star in Level 3 Childcare, Play, Learning and Development Diploma and has chosen to study a BA (hons) in Social Work at Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
Childcare Lecturer Laura Thomas said “I am incredibly proud of the students some of whom have had to juggle commitments at home with study, others work alongside their study. But all have worked so hard. Good luck in your next stage.”
Business students have also got thorough this year’s tough exams and course work to achieve great results these include:
Ruth Rees-Jones D*DD, staying with us at Newtown College to do a HND in Agriculture.
Ffion Rowlands D*DD has been appointed a full time Business Admin role at Control Techniques.
Carys Wilson Mills with DDD is going to Lancaster University to study Finance and Accounting.
Business Lecturer Harriet Bailey said: “I am super proud of the young ladies who have achieved flawless results today. The challenges and sacrifices of the pandemic throughout the two years of their study only determined them even more to excel in all subject areas of the level 3 BTEC Business course with brilliant success. My first group that I have seen through since day one and I am the proudest. It has been a pleasure to teach and see these young ladies grow into aspiring business academics, I wish them all the best for the future. Well done ladies.”
Agriculture HND Our HND Agriculture students worked hard at home on their farms and at College to come out with outstanding results.
Elin Protheroe, Nia Powell, Cerys Mills and Gwawr Jones all achieved Distinction.
Martin Watkin, Land based estates Manager and Deputy head of Catering, Horticulture and Agriculture said: ‘We are all proud of all our students for their accomplishments. They are all hard working girls, both on their home farms and in College. They worked hard through lockdown via internet learning but when they returned to College they upped the level even more. Always striving to achieve more at every opportunity. Their results are well earnt. Well done girls.”
Creative Visual and Performing Arts: There were Distinction grades across the three areas of the Arts. With UAL Level 3 first and second years achieving top grades and in the extended diplomas.
Art and Design Level 3 first year student Demi Forbes received a Distinction. Demi for her final project she produced an illustrated graphic novel pop-up book, based on the Chinese legend of The Red Thread of Fate.
Roxie Brookes achieved a Distinction in the UAL Level 3 Art and Design Extended Diploma. Roxie is hoping to enter local employment as a freelance graphic/web designer. For her final project Roxie experiment with rebranding designs for local company Hafren Vets.
Arts Lecturer Rob Loupart said: “The students have all shown a diverse range of skills. Demi is a talented illustrator in drawing, paint and digital media. Roxie has a great understanding of advertising and design layout, branding and web page layout, using the full range of Adobe software to a professional standard. We wish all our students good luck in the next stage of their careers.”
Performing and Production Arts Level 3 students Ruby Morgan, Aneirin Parton and Evangelia Dimitriou all received Distinctions and will proceed on to the second year.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts students Lucy Jones, Amy Richards and Jake Robinson all received Distinctions and have secured places at LMA School of Music, Media and Performing Arts.
Performing Arts, Lecturer Elizabeth Hebden said “The students have worked so hard since returning back to college following the pandemic. They crammed a lot into the past year, and I am really proud of all their hard work.”
Creative Media and Technology Level 3 Extended diploma students Arron Weston and Harrison Collard-Francis achieved a Distinction.
Pathways Training Apprentices have also been celebrating their full framework achievements at Level 2, 3, 4 & 5 in a range of occupational sectors. The framework consists of an NVQ, Technical Certificate and Essential Skills. All Apprentices are employed by local employers and many have attended College on a day release as part of their Apprenticeship Programme.
