Students opening their GCSE and BTEC results today should be proud of the progress they have made over the past two years, says the school’s head.
The outgoing Year 11 pupils at The Da Vinci Studio School of Creative Enterprise in Letchworth have developed their academic abilities, in tandem with essential work and life skills.
Principal Karen Barker said: “The qualifications gained today, supported by high quality work experience placements, and the development of life skills such as teamwork, resilience, communication and problem solving, have set up the students with impressive CVs, enabling them to take up further study in areas such as media, art, fashion, production arts and A-levels across Da Vinci and our local partners.”
Students at the Da Vinci Studio School had the opportunity to study Level 2 BTEC qualifications in art, design, digital media and production arts alongside their GCSEs. One of five students who gained a distinction star in BTEC digital media was Elise Lambert.
She said: “Coming to Da Vinci has allowed me to reach my full potential and I’m so pleased with my results.”
Celebrating achieving a distinction star grade in BTEC art was Sarah Wigglesworth who is now progressing on to study a Level 3 Extended Diploma in art and design at North Hertfordshire College.
Rowan Godfrey was extremely pleased with his distinction grade achieved in digital media. He is continuing his studies at the Da Vinci Studio School, progressing onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in digital media.
The school’s executive principal Mark Lewis: “We are extremely proud of our students. They are the first cohort of students to sit external examinations at our wonderful new school and there are many individual success stories our students can be very proud of.
“We are confident our students are being expertly prepared for the future requirements in the creative industries. This is achieved through the strong industry links we have developed to enrich our students’ educational experience.”
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