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Exams: We’re leaving nothing to chance in this penalty shoot-out
Glenn Hoddle managed the England men’s football team between 1996-1999, taking over shortly after the side had famously lost to Germany in the semi-final of the European Championships, in a penalty shoot-out. In the lead-up to the 1998 World Cup finals, Hoddle was reported to have suggested that penalty kicks are a lottery which one…
It’s time to teach children the value of wisdom
Responding to his concerns over the rise of fascism in Europe, Bertrand Russell noted in his 1933 essay The Triumph of Stupidity, that: “the stupid are cocksure, while the intelligent are full of doubt”. His analysis, that people seek comfort in straightforward answers to complicated problems, resonates with us today. It can easily be suggested that the…
Two outstanding UK schools named Top 3 finalists for $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023
Two outstanding UK schools – both for the first time in Wales – have been named Top 3 finalists for the $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes 2023. The five World’s Best School Prizes, founded last year by T4 Education in collaboration with Accenture, American Express, Yayasan Hasanah, and the Lemann Foundation, are the world’s most…
Rishi Sunak has launched a weapon of maths distraction
Amidst the NHS winter crisis, uncertainty over the cost of living, rising inflation and recession all overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, the Prime Minister recently stepped out to make a statement. A vision, if you will, for a brighter and more prosperous future. A solution grounded in long-term, sustainable thinking rather than the sticking…
This year’s approach to exam marking is indefensible
A student in Year 11 taking their GCSEs this summer, spent much of Years 8 and 9 learning at home from a laptop, tablet or smart phone, if they were fortunate enough to have access and to receive quality tuition. The rich and diverse learning experiences that the general adult population remember about those formative…
TOP MARKS AT GCSE FOR CARDIFF SIXTH FORM COLLEGE STUDENTS
Cardiff Sixth Form College students have gained outstanding results in their GCSEs this year with 74.1% of all results graded 9-8 (A*), 84.1% 9-7 (A*-A) and 90.5% 9-6 (A*-B). 10% of the cohort achieved all grade 9s in their GCSEs with 32% achieving grades 8-9 and 50% grades 7-9. 16 year old Luther, who is…
Cambridge students deliver top AS grades
Fantastic first year AS results from Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge (no A* grades at AS level). 90% of students achieved top A grades, 95% A-B grades and 100% A-C. 74% of students gained four straight As in their AS exams. Bodes really well for A2 results next year and congratulations to our first…
Cardiff Director Visits Hong Kong to Congratulate A Level Students
Cardiff Sixth Form College Director, Gareth Collier, has been in Hong Kong this week to congratulate the Class of 2023 on a stunning set of A level results. Joined by Head of Higher Education Hayley Bendle, Regional Managers Tony Blignaut and Florence Chow and Alumni Manager Hannah Parkinson, students and their families met at the…
CARDIFF SIXTH FORM STUDENTS CONTINUE TO GAIN TOP RESULTS
Cardiff Sixth Form College students have gained outstanding results this year with 92% of students achieving at least three triple A grades, 58% at least three A* grades and a stunning 37% achieving four A* grades or more. Seven candidates at the top college achieved five straight A*s. 64.8% of students achieved all A* grades,…
Brain Surgery Survivor Poised to Fulfil Dream of Becoming a Doctor
Kealan Jones, an extraordinary 18-year old from Neath who underwent life-saving brain surgery at the age of 12, is now on the path to realising his ambition of becoming a doctor at Imperial College London. Kealan started experiencing debilitating headaches which escalated leading him to be admitted to hospital for a critical operation. Witnessing the…
