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GCSE German pupil takes first prize in Goethe Institut Digital Days Competition

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/28/2013 - 11:01am

A GCSE German pupil from Exeter School has taken first prize in a prestigious Goethe Institut competition.

Middle Fifth (Year 10) pupil Katie Hayman was awarded first place in the News Reading category of the Digital Days Competition for which she had to film herself reading the news in German.

Katie beat almost 150 applicants to win a £50 prize and impressed the panel of judges who said it was very difficult for the selection panel to come to a decision.

The idea for Katie’s entry was judged to be extraordinarily unique and creative and the panel praised Katie’s...

Isca College students celebrate 'best ever GCSE results'

Students and staff at Isca College are celebrating their best ever GCSE results with 57% of students achieving 5A*-C grades, a 11% increase on last year’s scores.

Results in English and Maths rose, with 66% of students picking up A*-C grades in these subjects.

A significant number of students collecting their results today joined Isca College having made below average levels of progress at their Primary schools. For most, their progress accelerated when they joined Isca College. Their dedication and hard work throughout their time at the school means they leave Isca with...

New After-School Tuition Centre to open in Exeter

Authored by TutorExeter
Posted: Fri, 01/25/2013 - 7:24pm

Mother and daughter team Diane Antone and Tamsin Scott are bringing to Exeter their ten-years of expertise from running their own, independent After-School Tuition Centre in East Sussex.

Located at 13 Queen's Terrace, right beside the Clock Tower and with a car park just opposite, their Centre will open to teach maths and English to ages 4 to 18 on 25th February.

The team are excited about the new venture. "We have been wanting to expand into the West of England for several years now," says Tamsin, who has a teaching qualification and a BSc in Engineering and teaches maths...

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