Results Day 2024 - Live Blog

A huge well done to Maxwell Wynn (previously of Garforth Academy) who has achieved AAA in his A Levels. Maxwell studied Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry.

Maxwell says, “I’ve always had an interest in maths so it was great to be able to focus on this, and I can honestly say I loved studying Maths and Further Maths at York College & University Centre. My tutors were very supportive and I particularly loved the support and teaching my Chemistry tutor offered.

Alongside my A Levels, I took part in the Football Development Centre. This was another reason I chose to study at York College & University Centre, as it allowed me to combine football and my studies. I also wanted to study somewhere completely new, and the College offered a different environment. I appreciated the diversity and adult approach to the teaching.

I’m now progressing to study Chemistry at Durham University, and may eventually work in the science industry abroad.”

Congratulations to Delilah D’Arcy (previously of Scarborough College) who has completed her first year of Performing & Production Arts (Acting) Extended Diploma Level 3 with a Distinction.

Delilah says, “I chose to study Performing & Production Arts (Acting) Extended Diploma Level 3 as I liked how the course content focused on all aspects of acting, and it involved a lot of practical acting practice alongside theory work. York College & University Centre offers a brilliant atmosphere with great tutors and an excellent level of support. I’d now like to progress my acting skills further and attend drama school.”

Also a big well done to Ethan Thurkettle (previously of Goole High School) who has completed his first year of Performing & Production Arts (Acting) Extended Diploma Level 3 with a Merit.

Ethan says, “I studied the Level 3 Extended Diploma after progressing from the Level 2 course, which I really enjoyed. The College had been recommended to me and I loved the facilities, including an actual theatre for performances. When I’ve completed my studies, I’d like to progress to MetFilm School in Leeds to study Screen Acting.”

Congratulations to Tia Walker who studied Performing & Production Arts (Backstage Arts) Extended Diploma Level 3 and received a merit.

“I initially studied AS Levels but it didn’t suit me and I didn’t get the results I’d hoped for, so I switched to the Performing & Production Arts (Backstage Arts) Extended Diploma Level 3, which worked out really well for me.

"I don’t excel in exams so the mix of assignments and practical work offered in the Extended Diploma suited my learning style. I particularly loved working on our final year show - Legally Blonde!

"I chose York College & University Centre as it offered a wide range of subject choices and I was ready to grown in a new environment.

"I’m now progressing to study Live Sound Engineering & Production at Manchester University (Spirit Studios)."

Daniel Cawkill has progressed onto an Engineering degree apprenticeship after achieving two A grades in AS Maths and Business. 

Well done Daniel!

“I visited York College & University Centre on a Taster Day and found the experience really useful in helping me to decide what I wanted to study. I’ve always enjoyed maths and when I looked at the course content in A Level Business, I thought it looked really interesting.

"A lot of my friends had also recommended studying here, and my experience at both Open Events and Taster Days was brilliant."

Well done to Sam Massie (previously of Holy Family Catholic High School) on his Distinction in Performing & Production Arts (Backstage Arts) Extended Diploma Level 3!

Sam said...

“I visited York College & University Centre on a Taster Day to experience the course, and after experiencing this I knew it was the right place for me. This course involved a lot of practical work, teamwork and communication, all of which I really enjoyed and valued. The College offers amazing facilities including a working theatre, which also really helped in my decision to study here. I’m now progressing to study Theatre (Backstage Arts) at Leeds City College University Centre.”

Well done to Ffion Morgan who achieved three Bs in her A Levels.

Ffion studied Spanish, Sociology and English Literature and is now progressing to Newcastle University to study Film & Media.

“I chose the subjects as I already speak Spanish, always enjoyed English and was really interested in the different subjects explored in Sociology, so York College & University Centre offered the perfect choices for me. 

"I relocated to York and chose York College & University Centre as it offered a wide range of subjects. My tutors were always really helpful and encouraging, and College offered a good balance between my studies and the more social aspects of being a student. I’ve also made lots of great friends while I’ve been here."

Congratulations to Jack Walker, previously of Tadcaster Grammar School who studied Education & Early Years T Level.

“I chose this T Level as I would like to go into teaching in the future. I’ve always enjoyed caring for children and knew I’d like to explore education/early years at university, so the Education & Early Years T Level was the perfect choice for me.

I’d heard lots of good things about York College & University Centre and knew they offered a wide range of varied subjects, so it was a good option. Within the T Level, the course structure includes a mix of assessments, exams, projects and work placement, so I like that it offered a blend of practical and theoretical learning.

I’m now going to take a gap year and will be building on my practical skills while working in a nursery. I then plan on progressing to university and would ultimately like to become a primary school teacher.”

Congratulations Ethan Simmons!

Ethan has been offered a Degree Apprenticeship with John Sisk & Son after impressing the company during his Construction Design, Surveying and Planning T Level placement. He is now planning to study a Civil Engineering course at Teesside University, while serving his apprenticeship with the international building contractor. 

Ethan, who is pictured with Project Manager Glen Kilvington (left) and mentor Steven Jones (right), said:

“When I came for Enrolment at College, I had planned to do A Levels, but I got talking to Andy – a tutor – and the T Level in Construction Design, Surveying and Planning sounded like a good course. It was related to the construction industry and still worth three A Levels, so I thought it was a bit better route for me, as it was directly linked to the profession I wanted to get into.

“The first year was more classroom based and, whilst I probably enjoyed the second year more because you spend more time on placement, it was still really interesting. There were modules that I didn’t realise you had to learn about like law and knowing the names of different bricks.

“I then enjoyed seeing everything happen first-hand on placement. I think that’s a really good way of learning because you pick up what you’ve been taught in the classroom a lot quicker.

“My placement with John Sisk gave me the opportunity to work in all the different departments of the company like engineering, pegging, design and stakeholders to see which I liked the most and could focus on a bit longer. I took a shine towards engineering and, even after I completed my placement hours, I asked if I could continue coming in twice a week to get extra experience and I’ve now started a full-time degree apprenticeship with the company and am looking to do a Level 6 Civil Engineering course at Teesside University.

“It's been great working for a big company that oversees a lot of different projects all over the world and is well-known, but still family run. Working on such a big project like York Central has also been good for networking and making connections.

“I think the placement element of a T Level massively helps in terms of getting a job from it. I might not have struggled necessarily if I’d gone down another route, but it would have been a lot harder, because doing a T Level means a company gets to know your personality and sees what you can do. It also gives you the chance to build relationships.”

Ahead of the celebrations today, here is a message from Ken Merry, York College & University Centre Principal and Chief Executive:

“The wait for Level 3 results day is always an anxious one. However, today we can celebrate the hard work and great achievements of our students. 

“They have all overcome challenges in their studies to get the results they really deserve. For many of our students, these results form the gateway to their next steps where they can go on to fantastic and exciting careers and we are always keen to see what our students go on to achieve. 

“For those students who might not have achieved the grades that they hoped for or wanted, we have a wide range of support services available, and we will ensure that they are given all the help needed to find the next step in their path.

“We wish all our students the very best in their futures and hope that they all enjoy celebrating the outcome of their hard work, determination and focus over the last couple of years.”