Staff at Compass School in Bermondsey have congratulated their students on their toughness in achieving a string of excellent GCSE results, despite the challenges of the past year.
Marcus Huntley, principal of the Drummond Road school, which does not have a sixth form, said: “I am absolutely delighted with our students’ achievements, and impressed by the resilience they showed to persevere through uncertain times and many rigorous assessments to evidence just what they are capable of. They have grown into fantastic young people, and it gives our staff great pride to know that they can now go into the world with confidence and with a strong set of values, because they came to Compass School.”
Cayla was one of several students who achieved outstanding grades, with six grade 9s, and is looking forward to studying A Levels in mathematics, further mathematics, and Geography at Westminster College. She also wants to study mathematics at Waterloo University in Canada.
Her mother Kize said: “You have looked after both my children wonderfully. Thank you to all the staff at Compass.”
Abdul-Mateen scored four grade 9s and goes on to study mathematics, physics, chemistry and geography at London Academy of Excellence.
“I am so proud of my journey and the destination I have reached. This is a special community for me!,” he said. Abdul-Mateen wants to study aeronautical engineering at university in the future.
Meanwhile aspiring actor Sophie did much better than expected, with 7s instead of 5s. Following on from her performance as one of Macbeth’s witches at Theatre Peckham this summer, she is looking forward to going to Southwark Collegem where she will study Business and Finance Administration.
Pupils also collected a copy of their Class of 2021 Yearbook as part of an emotional morning.
Mr Huntley added: “We are quickly building our alumni network and have had our first alumni events this year. This means it’s farewell, but not goodbye for Year 11. We’ll see them again very soon to hear all about what they have been up to. They’ll always be members of the Compass School community.”
Martin Deutz, the chair of Compass’ governors, said: “Our students have had a very tough year, having had to study from home for much of it, and then going through such arduous and protracted assessments to evidence their learning for their teacher assessed grades. On behalf of the governors, I congratulate our students for their achievements and for the resilience which they have shown in getting to this special day and doing so well. They have been a credit to the school and we are very proud of them.