GCSE celebrations at Ysgol Eifionydd

Aug 21 2008 By Gwenno Gwilym

A HUGE sigh of relief could be heard in Porthmadog this morning as pupils at Ysgol Eifionydd were given their GCSE results.

Headmaster Mr Richard Williams reported that the school was extremely pleased with the overall results.

He said: "We are happy for the pupils and the teachers who have all worked very hard, parents also deserve a mention for all their support.

Everyone did better than we expected and some pupils came out with some exceptional grades."

One pupil who falls into that bracket is Erin Sweeney from Penrhyndeudraeth.

She is no on her way to Coleg Meirion Dwyfor to study drama and music after she got two A*, five A's, four B's and one C.

She said: "I'm very chuffed – I didn't expect these grades."

Dyfan Jones from Minffordd can finally look forward to starting his apprenticeship after he was awarded an A8 in IT and an A in Design and Technology.

Gavin Lloyd Pugh from Porthmadog was celebrating securing a place at Coleg Menai, Bangor to study Electrical Engineering after he found out that he got an A* in IT, an A in Welsh and PE as well as a B in graphics.

Joining him at Coleg Menai will be Osian Gwynedd who was delighted with his two A's, three B's and five C's.

He is looking forward to starting work for his National Diploma in construction.

Twins Jacob and Ella Hebditch were celebrating eight A grades among them and will both be attending nearby Coleg Meirion Dwyfor to study A levels in September.