Gets exam results

Grove pupil achieves the the grades for uni place

FOR school pupils, exam results day can be an anxious one as they wait to find out if all their hard work has paid off.

Would the months spent with their heads buried in books, missing out on fun with friends, be worth it?

Lucy Phillips, a fifth-year pupil at Grove Academy, had put pressure on herself to achieve the grades she needs for the next stage of her education.

Speaking before she received her results, the 17-year-old said: “I am really hoping for five As.

“I want to go to St Andrews University to study theoretical physics and it is really competitive.

“Anything less than all As and I will probably not get in because they only offer unconditional places.”

There is now a text message service available to inform students of their results, which means they don’t have to wait for the post to arrive.

Lucy was one of those who opted to receive a text message – and she was ecstatic to find out she had got the results she needed to get into uni when the message popped in at 8am.

A delighted Lucy said: “I got five As. I am so relieved to have got that – it’s a weight off my shoulders.”

It had been a tough time for Lucy as she spent hours studying to attain her five A grades.

She admitted it was a relief to get the good news – but said she won’t be taking her foot off the gas.

Lucy said: “In fifth year I was doing physics, chemistry, maths, engineering science and English.

“It was quite full-on but definitely worth it.

“I was most relieved about English because it is not my strong point so I am happy that it went well.

“In sixth year I am taking Advanced maths, chemistry and physics, and Higher accounts.”

Lucy’s parents were also ecstatic at the news and could not hide their pride.

Mum Doreen said: “I am so proud of her.

“We are so relieved as well – she could not have done any better.”

Dad Andrew said: “I am over the moon. We are so happy for her to achieve this”

There will bow be celebrations all round for Lucy with family and friends in the coming days.

She said: “I am actually working this afternoon so that’s where I will be today.

“But we have a party planned on Friday for pretty much the whole year.

“Hopefully everyone will have got what they needed as well.”

Doreen added: “We will definitely be going out for a meal or something to celebrate.”