SGS College Celebrate Students GCSE and BTEC Results
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) is proudly celebrating the achievements of its students as they receive their GCSE and BTEC results today. The successes span across various courses, showcasing the dedication and hard work of both students and staff at the College.
Defne Ozgur, achieved an impressive four 9s and three 7s in her GCSEs and now plans to pursue A-Levels with the goal of studying Dentistry at university. Reflecting on her experience, she said:
"I’m really proud of my results. Coming to SGS was definitely the right choice for me. Honestly, the teachers are the best I’ve had in my whole life and I have never felt this connected and cared for."
Another success story is Ethan Sven-Poppelmann, who was part of the two-year GCSE PLUS programme. Ethan achieved three 9s, a 6, and a 5. After being home-schooled, he decided it was time for a change of environment and enrolled at SGS. He commented:
"Even though I had been home-schooled, I found it easy to settle in at College, and the support from the tutors has been amazing. They pushed me to strive for the results I deserved."
Meanwhile, Level 2 Bricklaying students and their tutor, Charlie Smith, were celebrating a fantastic 100% pass rate. Among the students, four earned Distinction* grades, one achieved a Distinction, and another received a Merit. Charlie expressed his pride, saying:
"They have all worked extremely hard and are a lovely, enthusiastic bunch of lads, and I am so proud of their results today. I’m looking forward to hearing what they choose to do next and wish them every luck in the future."
Adult learners were part of the celebrations as they received their English and Maths GCSE results. Ian Rudge, a 65-year-old diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) two years ago, was particularly thrilled to pass his GCSE Maths after focusing on challenging his mind through academic pursuits. After completing functional skills in 2023, he advanced to GCSE Maths and now plans to pursue A Level Maths and learn a new language. Ian praised the college’s inclusive environment, saying:
"As a disabled adult, I was a bit worried about coming back to college, but I was made to feel very welcome and supported."
Congratulations are also in order for Rose Greatrix, who achieved a Merit in her Foundation Diploma in Art & Design and has secured a place at UWE to study a Degree in Product Design. Rose’s passion for Art & Design began in school and led her to choose SGS College for its Art Foundation programme. The course provided her with the opportunity to explore a wide range of disciplines and build a degree-level portfolio. Rose particularly enjoyed the design aspects of the course and is now eager to begin her journey toward a career as an industrial or product designer.
SGS College is immensely proud of all its students and the dedication they have shown in achieving these outstanding results.
Although many students are delighted with their results, there are those who may not have achieved the grades they hoped for and there is a dedicated team of staff on hand to offer support and advice. SGS College will be holding Late Applicant Information, Advice & Guidance (Late IAG) Sessions from Thursday, 22 August, to Friday, 6 September, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Book a face-to-face interview session
