Latest goings on at the school
Pupils are celebrating another superb year of achievement as International Baccalaureate results were announced.
The school maintained its high calibre of IB results this year with a large number of candidates achieving exceptional results well above the worldwide average of 30.07 points.
In total, the school achieved an average score of 33 in the internationally-recognised diploma, with two candidates scoring 40 points or more – the equivalent of over four A* graded A-levels.
The standout performer was Anjalina Mitra, who achieved an incredible 44 points, one point from a perfect score, and the talented pupil will now go on to study Economics and Maths at the prestigious London School of Economics.
This achievement also puts the 17 year-old in the top one per cent of total scores worldwide.
Hannah Patrick, an upper sixth pupil last year, scored 40, while other scores of note came from German pupil Karl Holthaus, who scored 37, with Molly Jones and Tobias Broering both scoring 35 for their efforts throughout the two-year course.
There were 12 top scores of seven achieved by pupils.
Russell Group universities are accepting applicants with 35 points or over, and no fewer than nine pupils managed to achieve this feat.
University hopefuls have been begun preparations ahead of possible placements next year.
The Lower Sixth took a trip to the UCAS Higher Education Exhibition, which was held in Liverpool on Monday, June 13.
During the event the 49-strong group were able to attend subject specific talks and engage with admission officers from a large number of UK universities.
The trip was in preparation for their Higher Education Preparation Day, where the pupils will begin filling out their UCAS forms in the hope of gaining a place at the University of their choosing next year.
The whole-day programme saw pupils working with their tutors, recent alumni and teacher Michael Pender to research universities, courses and prepare their personal statements.
In addition there will be specific talks for international pupils, as well as those looking to apply to American universities.
Mr Lavery, said: “The pupils have shown a tremendous application to the process already, which has been very pleasing.”
Mr McDuff, added: “This can be a daunting time for pupils as they look to the future, so it is fantastic that we have events such as this, which give them as much knowledge and preparation as possible in order for the process to go as smoothly as possible.”
A world renowned choreographer will be holding a summer camp with a number of special guests.
Dane Bates, who has worked on shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and a host of West End Shows, will be leading the four-day camp at the school from Wednesday, August 3 until Saturday 6.
He will be assisted during the camp by Jack Higgins, who reached the BGT semi-finals after wowing judges with his audition during week two of the show, which was likened to the movie Billy Elliot.
Also joining the DB Masterclasses will be Ben Davies, who has worked with the likes Ellie Goulding, and Jess Glyne, in addition to popular shows such as X Factor and The Voice UK.
British champion gymnast Jessica Jones will also be on hand to lend support during the camp.
There will be a host of different activities throughout the camp, including technique, jazz, acro/gymnastics, commercial/street dance and musical theatre.
The cost of the camp is £80, with day booking also available at a cost of £22.50.
Each day will run from 10am-3pm and children aged six and over of all abilities are welcome to attend.
For more information or to book contact 07745 314967 or email danebatesmasterclass@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Richard Wolfendale, who won the Year 7, 8 and 9 writing competition at the Llanrwst Eisteddfod, and was presented with a certificate and a cash prize for his efforts.
In order to achieve his prize, the 13 year-old had to write a short piece for a local newspaper, and his detailed and informative piece was deemed a worthy winner following the judging process.
This is the latest in a series of accomplishments for the pupil this year, who recently performed at a 1940’s Themed Dance and Cabaret evening at Venue Cymru, which was part of Llandudno’s annual Victorian Extravaganza festivities.
He was also part of the school team that finished runner-up in the UKMT Maths Team Challenge, and finished third in the Mathematical Education on Merseyside Challenge, which is run by the University of Liverpool.
Mr McDuff, said: “This is yet another fantastic achievement by Richard and he is to be congratulated for his efforts.
“He is a very bright pupils which a great determination to succeed, two traits that ensure he is going to be a success in anything he applies himself to.
“Everyone is extremely proud of his continued success and hope to see more of the same in the future.”