Euge! An outstanding result in Latin at Badminton

As School holidays begin to draw to a close, many of the GCSE and A-Level students at Badminton popped back into school recently to collect their exam results.

Particular success stories came from certain departments with such outcomes as the 96% A*/A achieved in GCSE English Literature and in Science at A-Level over 74% of girls achieved an A*/A grade, with 86.7% of girls taking Biology awarded A*/A, 40% of which are A*.

Results in Latin also shone out. “We are delighted with the achievements of the girls in Latin at both GCSE and A Level,” said Head of Classics, Miss Sarah McNee, “Our eight pupils at AS and A2 all gained ‘A’ grades with one pupil scoring full marks in both AS papers. At GCSE, 11 girls achieved A*s, with an impressive three scoring full marks across all four papers.”

Sophie studied Ancient Greek in an extracurricular club and Latin at GCSE and says; “I really loved learning an ancient language. It’s amazing as you can see routes of modern European language in Latin. I find learning languages and culture fascinating; you get to learn about ancient history at the same time as a language.” Sophie achieved six ‘A*’s and four ‘A’s at GCSE with an A* in Latin. She is going on to study Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths at A Level and will undertake an Extended Project Qualification on the modern influence of Nordic culture (the Viking invasion).

Megan also studies Latin and was awarded an impressive straight ‘A*’s at GCSE and “enjoys the methodical approach to translating. It’s incredibly satisfying and rewarding when you finally complete a translation.” She also enjoys “the analytical work in prose and learning to write eloquently through Latin.” Megan is studying Biology, Geography, Latin and French at A Level.

Miss McNee says; “Well done to all the girls involved for their superb engagement throughout the year and their admirable work ethic.”