GCSE Results 2011Class of '11 students celebrate!Summer 2011After a momentous year, which saw the transition from HCC to Hampton Academy, it´s full marks to the Class of 2011 and their teachers for achieving some great results despite all the changes taking place in our school. A record 70% of students gained 5 or more A*-C passes, just above the national average. 68% achieved a C or above in English and 53% in Maths, giving a total of 48% who achieved 5 with both — matching last year´s results. Our E-Bacc total doubled from 8% to 16% (the national average last year was 15%) and 96% of all students achieved five or more passes at all grades — 4% above the national average, 14% above last year´s figure, and an indicator of a truly inclusive school. Top performers were George Rutherford (5 A* and 5 A grades), Charlie Newton Savage (6 A*s and 3 As), Wiktoria Matusiak (4 A*s and 7 As), and Sarah Dennison, Norbert Wrobel and Luke Trevelyan (6 A* and 2 A grades each). Congratulations go to Charlie, Norbert, Tate Coles, Harry Birch and Sohrab Ghafari whose excellent results mean they have met the exacting selection criteria for Hampton School sixth form. Wiktoria and Sarah were not the only high achievers amongst the girls: Diana Jaganjac achieved 4 A*s and 4 As and has earned a place at the highly selective Tiffin Girls School to study her A-levels. Diana´s A* in English Language is an outstanding achievement for a student for whom English is not her first language. Caroline O´Mahoney achieved a distinction in drama and an A* in Dance among her ten top grade passes, and is off to the prestigious Brit School for the Performing Arts. Daniela Cassiano Dos Santos also gained an A* in Dance (and eleven top grade passes overall) and is set to realise her dream of a professional career at the acclaimed Dance East Company based in Ipswich. There were outstanding achievements at every level. Henry Buss, who has a statement of special educational needs, achieved 5 A*-C passes including a starred distinction in his BTEC Acting course. Mohammed Moalim overcame some significant issues to achieve ten GCSE passes including five at grade C and above. Suleiman Juma worked exceptionally hard to achieve a set of results way above his predictions, including 3 A* and 3 A grades. ![]() ![]() Year 12 Celebration EveningHampton Academy alumni from the class of 2011 returned on Monday night to celebrate their significant achievements during their five years at Hampton Academy and its predecessor, Hampton Community College. The Year group enjoyed many successes including our best ever number of A and A* Grades and the highest A*-C English results in the school's history among numerous other successes. Students were each presented with their GCSE and B-Tec certificates and enjoyed performances by the 'Year 11 Band' and reminisced about school life during a slide-show of photos that charted their development from nervous Year 7s on their first day at HCC to the first ever cohort of students to graduate from Hampton Academy. Two students from each subject area were awarded a prize for either attainment or achievement. A full list of winners and a copy of the programme are available to download. Although the evening celebrated the success of all of our students, some were given special awards for significant achievements during their time at our school. They were: HCC Governor´s AwardThis award is in recognition of a high achieving student who has made the most of the opportunities offered to them at school, including their service to the new Academy Council. Diana Jaganjac
Vadeem Kapalb AwardThis award is in memory of Vadeem Kapalb, a student from the Class of 2006 who lost his life in a tragic incident in December 2007. The recipient of this award is a student who, like Vadeem, worked extremely hard throughout their years at Hampton Academy to exceed their targets. Mahima Noor
John Clark AwardThis award is presented for overall attainment in Mathematics and Science, in recognition of Mr. John Clark who retired from teaching these subjects at HCC in July 2008 after 24 years´ service to the school. Tate Coles
Emma Waterfall AwardThis award is presented for high quality work and performance in three of the following GCSE subjects: Art and Design, Dance, Drama and/or Music. Caroline O´Mahoney
Richard Ennals AwardThis award goes to a student who has made a significant contribution to both the academy and the wider community. Cameron Watson
Alessandra Wilson AwardThis award is presented in memory of Alessandra Wilson, Headteacher / Principal of HCC from September 1989 to July 2001. She was a visionary Headteacher who believed passionately in comprehensive education. The award recognises someone who has made the most of their abilities and the opportunities available to them at our college against significant odds. Jade Rowles
Principal´s AwardThis is awarded to someone who has made a significant contribution to the life and work of the college beyond the curriculum and has also achieved a high level of personal academic success. George Rutherford ![]()
Paul Cooper of Hampton Hill Studios took photographs of the event including all former students receiving their awards. They are available to view here or by visiting www.hamptonhillstudios.co.uk
We would also like to thank the parents and carers in the Hampton Academy Association who once again gave up their evening to help us host the event. Thanks too to Starbucks Coffee of Teddington who kindly donated beverages, cakes and biscuits for students, parents and carers to enjoy. |