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Celebrations at St John’s College for A-levels


ST JOHN’S College in Southsea is celebrating yet another successful exam results year with a 97 per cent pass rate, which included 57 per cent of its A-level students


A record-equalling number of students gained straight A results, with 10 per cent achieving an A*


gaining A* to B grades and 76 per cent recording A* to C grades in their exams.


grade, including school captains Tristan Hayward and Claire O’Reilly, both pictured below left. Headmaster of St John’s, Nigel


Thorne, who retires after ten years of service in September, said: “We are all extremely proud of our A-Level students. “There were plenty of happy


continued studies and chosen careers.” St John’s College in Southsea is unique in the local area in that it is both a day and boarding school. The school accepts girls and


faces around the school this morning and they deserve to enjoy this moment as they have been fully committed to their studies. “All of us here at the College wish them the very best in their


boys, aged 2 to 18. Having a number of boarders on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week helps to create a culture rich in individual consideration and support.


The campus, in the centre of Southsea, houses a well resourced Day Nursery,


Junior School,


Senior School and Sixth form. It is a thriving community which


abilities that encourages children to challenge themselves, to aspire and to succeed – an approach that has once again proved fruitful as demonstrated by their pupils’ excellent GSCE and results.


A-level The school also has a long all


enjoys an outstanding reputation for its high academic standards and superb pastoral care. St John’s provides a broad and varied curriculum for


standing tradition of producing talented young musicians, sports players and budding actors! When you see the extra-


curricular facilities on offer you will understand why.


The college will be holding an open mornings on Tuesday October 5 and


November 18 from 9:30am-11:00am. For more details or to arrange an individual visit please call 023 9281 5118 or visit the website at www.stjohnscollege.co.uk.


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Fees for families claiming the service boarding allowance are set so that for the current year parental contribution is only £1,935. Open Morning: 5 October and 18 November 2010, 9:30am – 11:00am (Please see website for more open events)


● (from left to right) Phillip Simpson, Claire O’Reilly, Liam O’Shaughnessy, Hannah Khan and Tristan Hayward


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Raising to Distinction


Queen Victoria School


The Royal Hospital School provides exceptional academic and extra-curricular education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18 years.


Morning Open


Saturday 13th November 2010 at 9am


Academic, Music, Art, Sailing and Sports Scholarships.


Generous discounts for Service Families. Means-tested Seafaring Bursaries.


For more information visit www.royalhospitalschool.org


or contact Susan Lewis on 01473 326210 or email admissions@royalhospitalschool.org The Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX


Queen Victoria School Dunblane Perthshire FK15 0JY


www.qvs.org.uk


Admissions Deadline is Sat 15 January 2011


QVS is a co-educational boarding school for children of Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, have served in Scotland or are part of a Scottish regiment.


Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on +44 (0) 131 310 2927 to arrange a visit.


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