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'A' Level success at Bellerive FCJStaff and students at Bellerive FCJ are celebrating after another successful round of A Level exam results.

Sixth Formers at the school in Sefton Park achieved a 99% pass rate this year. This exceeds the national figure of 98.1% and the provisional city-wide average of 98.5%.

Ms Allerston, Head of Bellerive’s Sixth Form said: “We are so pleased with these results and we wish all of our former students the very best of luck for the future. They really have done us proud.”

Many former students have taken up places with universities across the country to study courses ranging from English Literature and Psychology to ICT and Architecture.

One particular student has cause for celebration after overcoming an illness to win a place at the University of Chester to study Spanish.

Amy Lynch took A Levels in Business, Spanish and RE at Bellerive. Despite experiencing serious health challenges Amy was determined to keep up her studies and worked from home, receiving notes from her teachers and submitting coursework over email.

She said: “I’m made up, I got into Chester to study Spanish. The course includes a year abroad and it has been my dream to do this for so long.”

Elsa Lusadisu studied Spanish, French, Geography and Applied Business at Bellerive for two years and will be studying International Business at university. She told us:

“For me the best thing about Bellerive is the teachers. They give loads of extra help to us and are really supportive. My lasting memory of my time here will be the Year 13 leavers mass when we all came together one last time. I really enjoyed that.”

Erin Gleeson studied English Literature, Biology, Religious Studies and General Studies. She leaves Bellerive to study English Literature at Edinburgh University and she reflected: “I went to the lower school and liked the teachers so I decided to stay on and do my A Levels in Bellerive’s Sixth Form. The teachers are really good, they spend extra time with you and they all know your name.”

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look anywhere else. People think it’s strict at Bellerive but we’re treated like grownups and we have freedoms which I think is good.”

Sophie Fisher is joining our Sixth Form in September in 2013, she said: “I came to Bellerive for school and wouldn’t think about going anywhere else to do my A Levels.”

Lucy Deveney will be returning to Bellerive after the summer to study for her A Levels, she said:“I want to be a vet and the teachers knew that and were really good at helping me get the grades I needed. I always planned on staying here for Sixth Form because the relationship with teachers is different; it feels like we’re one team. My favourite memory and place at Bellerive has to be the chapel, it’s a nice, quiet place to go.”

Diane Stuart’s daughter, Isobel Fry, took her GCSE’s at Bellerive; she told us why she’d recommend us to other parents: “It’s not just about the academic side of things at Bellerive, the pastoral and emotional support my daughter has received is incredible. That support extends to parents as well. The relationship between the students and staff at Bellerive is lovely. It’s not just about results; I think the teachers really do care. I’d recommend Bellerive to other parents, definitely.”

Isobel's father said: “I’m a teacher myself and Bellerive is known throughout the city for the support that the teachers provide. The students are looked after here and the rest takes care of itself. If the students are happy the results speak for themselves.”

Lauren Taylor picked up her GCSE results with her Mum and Nan, she said: “I decided to stay on here for sixth form because I know all the teachers and they know me and where I’m at and when to push me. I think today, results day, will be my lasting memory of my time at Bellerive.”

Niamh Fearon achieved A*s and As across the board in her GCSEs, she said: “I’ve always had an interest in science but Chemistry is my favourite subject. Bellerive is great for science. I hope to study it at university in the future. I always planned to stay here for sixth form because of the support we get from the teachers.”

Sophie Richardson is returning to Bellerive said:“English Literature was definitely my favourite subject at GCSE because I love reading and I’m doing it at A Level as well. I know everyone here so that’s why I decided to stay. I’d say the best bit about Bellerive is how much the teachers know you and push you. My lasting memory of my time at Bellerive has to be our Year 11 leaver’s assembly which was very emotional.”

Caitlin O’Connor is returning to Bellerive after the summer to join our Sixth Form: “I always intended to stay at Bellerive after my GCSEs so I didn’t

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GCSE NewsWe are delighted with the achievements of our Y11 students in their GCSE exams. Our students secured a great set of results, including an increase in the number of students getting 5 A*- C grades including English and Maths. We were also very pleased with the increased percentage of A/A* grades in many subjects.

Some of our Year 11 students took time to speak to us after their GCSE results and explained why they are returning to Bellerive for the sixth form:

Elizabeth Farrington, who is returning to Bellerive Sixth Form after picking up a clutch of strong GCSE results said “I have decided to stay on here to do my A Levels because I get on so well with the teachers. Chemistry was my favourite subject at school and I’ll be doing it in sixth form as well. I’m thinking about studying that or medicine at university but I’m not sure yet.”

Emily Fusco will be studying her A Levels at Bellerive Sixth Form from September, she said: “Graphic Products was my favourite GCSE subject, I’m considering working in that area in the future. I liked Bellerive and wanted to stay on to do my A Levels. All of my friends are here and Bellerive helps you when you need it. The staff give lots of support.”