St Peter's high School students heading for Oxford's dreaming spires
HARD working teenagers at St Peter's High School in Gloucester have had their talents rewarded by landing places at Oxford.
Two sixth formers, Bernadette Johns and Iona Hughes, both 18, will be off to study among the dreaming spires later this year.
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Proud: Bernadette Johns, left, and Iona Hughes.
Bernadette has won a music scholarship to hone her choral singing and Iona, subject to grades, will tackle a business management degree.
Head of sixth form Andy Barbard said: "We are extremely proud of them both.
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"Not only are they academically and musically talented, but they also offer a lot more to the school as well. They are involved in our charitable work and serving the school in wider ways.
"Both of them work tremendously hard."
Bernadette's interest in singing stems from her part in the school choir.
Iona made a big impression at a London law firm on a work placement recently and needs three As to secure her place at Brasenose College, which teachers are confident won't be a problem.
3 Comments
by Willjones29
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 4:00PM
“I know that they send other pupils to Russell group universities but I don't understand why schools can't acknowledge all pupils who have done exceptionally well. I understand that Oxford is an amazing achievement but surely there are other pupils who have gained offers to study demanding courses at the top universities?”
by tlcjay
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 3:11PM
“@Willjones29 Actually, this article only mentions 2 students that have been successfully admitted to Oxford this year, which represents only one of 24 Russell Group universities. Countless students from St Peter's have gone to Russell Group universities over the years.
Also, this article has a quite a few errors in it, including the students' ages, and the misspelling of the head of sixth form's name!”
by Willjones29
Monday, March 18 2013, 4:47PM
“I am extremely shocked that only 2 students have been offered a place to study at Russell group universities. I was under the impression that St Peter's sent a number of its pupils to study highly competitive courses to the Russell group universities? Does not look good for the school!
Well done to these two girls none the less!”