GCSE results reaction from Bangor and Bethesda

Aug 21 2008 By Daniel Bissett

SCHOOL pupils in Bangor and Bethesda got the news they’ve been waiting as their GCSE results were revealed.

The results for Ysgol Friars, Ysgol Tryfan and Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen were again very favourable with the headteachers at all three schools praising their pupils for the high standards achieved.

At Ysgol Friars, headteacher Neil Foden said: "Results are still coming in, but provincially, this is one of the best three years I can remember since I’ve been here."

Among the highest achievers at Friars were Bethan Young, from Menai Bridge, who got eight A*s and three As, Laura Dydale, from Llangefni, with eight A*s, 2 As and an A in AS Welsh, Elin Parry, from Bodedern, six A*s, 3 As and 1 B and Lydia Lewis, from Bangor, with six A*s, four As and one B.

Ysgol Tryfan headteacher Gareth Isfryn Hughes said: "The best tribute I give the pupils is that next year’s Year 12 will be the largest ever at this school, that’s how well they’ve all done."

Among these returning pupils will be PJ Hughes, from Bangor, who achieved four A*s, two As, and four Bs, Llyr Roberts, from Llanfairfechan, six A*s, four As , and a B, Cara Wild, from Felinheli, nine A*s, and one A, and Elliw Williams, also from Felinheli, with six A*s, three As, and one C.

Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen headteacher Alun Llwyd said: "All the pupils here got the grades they expected or better and a good number of them will be returning in a few weeks for sixth form."

Among the top achievers at the Bethesda school were Alex Jones, from Holyhead, with four A*s, five As, and one B, Jess Callaghan, from Cwm y Glo, one A*, six As, and three Bs, Lowri Williams, from Bethesda, two A*s, two As, four Bs, two Cs, and Amy Ellis, also from Bethesda, with three As, three Bs, and four Cs,

Gwynedd Council officers also paid tribute to all of the county’s students who have worked so hard and achieved excellent results in their GCSE and A-level exams this year.

Council leader Dyfed Edwards said: "I would like to congratulate every one of the young people who has succeeded in the external examinations this summer, and in particular to those who have achieved their potential and have worked hard even though they might not necessarily have gained the highest grades."

Dewi R Jones, head of the schools service, said: "The percentage that have passed, gaining grades A*-G, is 99.4% and is higher than the national figure, this reflects the priority given to inclusion in our schools.

"These results for 2008 are very good and pupils and staff are to be congratulated on their efforts and success."