Getting exam
results can be a nerve racking experience because, for many, the results they
achieve at A level and GCSE can have an important bearing on where they go to
university, and their future career paths.
In the last
fortnight, we have seen some exceptional A Level and GCSE results from our
local schools. Redruth School has had its best ever year for GCSE results, and
a 98.5% pass rate at A Level. Camborne Science and International Academy
achieved a 100% pass rate at A Level, as well as topping GCSE league tables in
Cornwall. Hayle Community School and Pool Academy have both seen their GCSE
results improve this year and they are all achieving more against a backdrop of
a curriculum which is tougher and more rigorous than ever.
I am really proud
of all of our schools, which are some of the best schools in Cornwall. They
have each made tremendous progress in recent years. When I am visiting them, I
always find that there is a sense of pride from students and teachers alike.
Clearly, our
secondary schools are going from strength to strength. Earlier this year
the Maths department at Pool Academy was short listed for a national teaching
award for the success of their innovative work teaching Maths. Hayle continues
to do excellent work on modern languages; Camborne boasts impressive
international exchanges and work on science and Redruth has a particularly
strong sports department and as been on the way up over the last few years.
I am proud that our schools cooperate and learn from each other, whilst
maintaining healthy but friendly competition.
I think it is
important to create a culture of excellence in the education system where
schools are constantly striving to achieve more for all children. You only get
one education, so we must do all we can to make it a success. I wish all of our
schools the very best for the 2016/17 academic year, and look forward to
working with all of them to continue the success that we have seen this summer.
