12 August 2021
We are delighted that our students’ abilities and efforts have been recognised and reflected in this year’s results. These results are also testament to the expertise and relentless drive of all staff at the academy in what has been an incredibly challenging year for us all. Ongoing collaboration and the support of parents/carers has enabled the Magna community to continue to strive for the best and achieve, despite such challenges.
The skill and professionalism of teaching staff combined with robust academy systems means that our students have been awarded fair and realistic grades based upon Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGS). This year’s results, once again demonstrates our ability to provide outstanding learning for all our students. We are incredibly proud of all of our students who achieved their best through endeavour and hard work, but particular mention should go to four of our students who achieved a set of stunning results – all grade 8-9s, Shelia Monera-Cabarique, Eve Mengell, Katie Kuziara and Dylan Mumford.
Ms Natasha Ullah
Principal
Magna Academy Poole
INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS STORIES
Katie Kuziara
Back story: Katie has been one of our most exceptional students consistently across all walks of academy life. She has studied hard and has grown massively in confidence throughout her time here at Magna. In year 11, Katie felt confident enough to apply for the role of Head Girl and take up a position in the Senior Student Leadership Team. After opening her results, Katie commented on ‘how pleased she was with her results, and how she is confident moving forward to study A-Levels here at Magna Academy’. Katie will be studying Maths, Physics and Politics.
Next steps: Magna Academy Sixth Form
Grades:
English Language – 9
English Literature – 8
Mathematics – 9
Science – 9-9
French – 8
History – 9
Art – 9
Sociology – 9
Eve Mengell
Back story: Eve has always shown confidence in her own ability and thrives when supporting others. Her GCSE results are credited to her hard-working ethic, her perseverance and discipline to her studies. Eve demonstrated excellent leadership capabilities holding the position of Deputy Head Girl and it is pleasing to see that she will continue to represent the student body and continue to influence life in the Sixth Form. When opening her GCSE results, she said she felt ‘relieved, very happy but very shocked’ at how well she had done. Eve added that the staff at Magna have always been supportive and even through her GCSE process she felt as though staff did everything, they could to remove any pressures. Eve will be studying Psychology, Biology and Geography.
Next steps: Magna Academy Sixth Form
Grades:
English Language – 9
English Literature – 8
Mathematics – 9
Science – 9-9
Geography – 9
Spanish – 9
BTEC Sport – Distinction*
BTEC Engineering – Distinction*
Psychology – 9
SheILa Monera-Cabarique
Back story: Sheila has always been focused, determined and has shown great resilience in all aspects of academy life. She was a regular at our raising achievement sessions after school, ensuring she made the most of every opportunity Magna offered, this has led to a set of excellent results. Sheila hopes that all grades achieved by students this year and last are recognised, she said ‘this year has not been easy for anyone, I am proud of the grades that I have achieved and they haven’t been given to me, that’s for sure’. Sheila is leaving us at the end of Year 11 and is going to study Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science and Biology at Parkstone Grammar. She is an asset to any Sixth Form and will be missed by everyone here at Magna Academy.
Next steps: Parkstone Grammar
Grades:
English Language – 9
English Literature – 9
Mathematics – 9
Science – 9-9
Geography – 9
French – 9
Spanish – 9
BTEC Sport – Distinction*
BTEC Enterprise – Distinction*
Sociology – 8
Dylan Mumford
Back story: Dylan is an inquisitive student, always asking questions to consolidate his understanding, knowing that this helps others too. He is a sociable student and always has a smile on his face. Once he had taken his mask off today it was lovely to see how happy he was with the amazing results he has achieved. Dylan said ‘I am ready to start A-Levels now, that’s once I am over the shock of results’. ‘I am studying Biology, English and History and I cannot wait’. We look forward to welcoming him back in September.
Next steps: Magna Academy Sixth Form
Grades:
English Language – 9
English Literature – 9
Mathematics – 9
Science – 9-8
Geography – 8
History – 8
BTEC Creative Media – Distinction
WJEC Hospitality & Catering – Distinction*
Lily Upshall
Back story: Lily has in the past questioned her own ability, I am sure the results that she has achieved will help her grow in confidence and allow her to shine throughout the next steps of her educational journey. We are incredibly pleased that Lily will be staying here to study Physics, Maths and Geography. Lily said ‘ I am so shocked, lost for words even, I really don’t know what to say’ she eventually managed to say ‘ I am so happy, so pleased and so proud of myself’ this was evident with the size of the smile on her face.
Next steps: Magna Academy Sixth Form
Grades:
English Language – 9
English Literature – 8
Mathematics – 8
Science – 7-7
Geography – 9
Spanish – 8
BTEC Engineering – Distinction*
WJEC Hospitality & Catering – Distinction*