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A-LEVEL RESULTS

SCHOOLS across Anglesey opened early last Thursday morning as students found out if they’d done enough to secure the university courses of their choice.

The general picture on the island revealed that the percentage achieving A-E grades (96.9%) was just below the national average (97.3%) with 6.2% achieving the coveted A* grade.

Delyth Molyneux, Anglesey Council’s head of lifelong learning, and education portfolio holder Cllr Ken Hughes said they were pleased with the results across the five secondary schools. “It’s a pleasure to congratulate the young people of Anglesey on their success this year,” Delyth Molyneux said.

“The general performance and A-C performance across all subjects is commendable, with the percentage of students gaining A* grades particularly high in Chemistry, Further Mathematics, History, Psychology and Physical Education.

“In addition, the percentage of students gaining A grades is higher than the national average in Drama, Art and design, French, ICT, Sociology a Music.

“In addition, the percentages achieving grades A-E and grade A in the Advanced Subsidiary examination were praiseworthy this year.”

Cllr Hughes added: “I would also like to offer my sincere gratitude to the teachers for their hard work during the year and for preparing students so thoroughly for the exams.”

Among the delighted headteach-

ers was Mr Emyr Williams of Ysgol David Hughes, Menai Bridge.

He said: “These are among the best ever results achieved by Ysgol David Hughes pupils. The continued success of the sixth form is testament to the hard work and dedication shown by a fantastic team of staff and students.”

One happy student was Jo Anderson who achieved a maginficent 4 A* and 2 A grades, who will study Research Chemistry at Oxford.

Jo, of Llanddaniel, showed such an aptitude for the subject that he took his Chemistry A-level a year early.

Meanwhile, Mr Adam Williams of Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi, Holy

head, said: “A huge congratulations for their hard work and we wish them well in their future careers.

“All the students in Year 13 once again all achieved places in their chosen Universities and colleges.” Catrin Jones Hughes of Ysgol

Uwchradd Bodedern said: “We wish to congratulate all our students on their results and thank the staff for their dedication and hard work.

“We are very happy to hear that most of our pupils have been accepted onto their colleges of choice and chosen career.” Mr Clive Thomas of Ysgol Gyfun

Llangefni also paid tribute to staff, adding: “This set of fantastic results is testament to the hard work of pupils and staff.

“I’m pleased to report that all the pupils achieved the necessary grades to qualify for the courses of their choice.”

Ysgol David Hughes - Siwan Jones got an A* and 3 A grades while Carys Thornton of Llansadwrn achieved 3 A* and 1 A grade. Cardiff is the desitination for Siwan to study Medicine, while Carys will go to King’s College, London Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni -...

Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Amlwch. Llinos Evans and Dewi Hywel both won scholarships to Aberystwyth university

Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni - Myrtle Easter had 2 A* ‘s in Maths and Further Maths and 1 A in Physics. she is going to Sheffield University to study Aerospace engineering

Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni - Cari Wyn gets a big hug from her proud mum Nia.

Anglesey Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi Stephanie Jones - B B C - going to Cardiff to study Bio Medicine Callum Harper - A A B - going to Bangor to study Bio Medicine Stepanie Riley - A B C - Going to Plymouth to study mathematics and theoretical Physics

Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones - Cari Thomas 3 A’s Sorcha Roberts 3 A’s

Ysgol David Hughes - Elliw Powell of Benllech was delighted with her 3 A and 1 A* grades and will move to Birmingham to study Medicine.