Governors, staff and students have been celebrating at Medina College today as students received their GCSE results. Despite starting their GCSE courses at the height of the pandemic, students have demonstrated their resilience, dedication and commitment to their studies and they should all feel very proud of their achievements. 

Governors would like to pay tribute to the hard work and determination of teaching and support staff who have provided outstanding support to students. 

The majority of students are remaining within the Isle of Wight Education Federation community, by moving on to take A Level and vocational Level 3 courses at The Island VI Form. However, students are also progressing into a range of apprenticeships and other further education studies both on and off the Island. 

Matthew Parr-Burman, Executive Headteacher for the Isle of Wight Education Federation and Head of School for Medina College, said “I am extremely proud of our students; it has been a pleasure to see them opening their results today. Their hard work has paid off and they leave us with skills and qualities that will stand them in good stead for their next steps. My thanks go to the staff and parents for their unwavering support. I wish each and every student all the best for the future.” 

If any year 11 students across the Island are undecided about their next step, it is not too late to join the Island VI Form. Students at The Island VI Form thrive in an environment that is solely focused on Post-16 teaching and learning, making it the perfect stepping stone between school and university, apprenticeship or the world of work. More information can be found at https://www.iwef.org.uk/the-island-vi-form/ or by emailing viform@iwef.org.uk.