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On Wednesday 22^nd October, X Factor’s Jordan Morris performed to the Year 7 students during period 5. He gave a scintillating performance followed by a photo opportunity and signing session.

Zerda Kaya Year 7: ‘I was screaming and crying with excitement. The best part was his singing, it was really good and I liked his voice. He also told us to believe in ourselves. I learnt that you should always do that.’

Jordan stayed behind for a long time after the event to listen to NPCS students perform and record an acoustic track/interview for the NPCS radio podcast which will be launching in the near future.

The concert was a real success and the students were extremely excited to have met an X Factor contestant.

Brandon Reinoso Year7: ‘It was really good. It is the first time I have seen a famous singer and got a chance to meet them and be in the same room. It motivated me to live up to my dreams.’

Diana Morar Year 7: ‘I was shaking and still with excitement. I liked his voice, it was awesome.’

Hasan Year 7: ‘It was live!’

Mr Blair would like to thank all the staff that helped to facilitate and support the event. It was much appreciated.

 

We released yet another set of outstanding results today.

Following on from last year’s record-breaking performance, our Year 11 leavers have done even better and once again produced the best exam results recorded at Northumberland Park.

The proportion of students attaining A*-C grades in English & Maths has risen steeply once again and now stands at 57%, having been at 41% in 2012 and 51% in 2013.

 

Of particular note are the outstanding results achieved in English Language: 69% of the Y11 cohort gained A*-C grades, up 9% from 2013 and up 24% when compared to 2012.

 

Individually, there were many fine performances but the ‘standout’ student is undoubtedly Ali Aydemir who achieved no less than 7 A*s and 5 As. He was closely followed by Nazifa Uddin who gained 3 A*s and 6 As. A further 19 students achieved 4 or more A or A* grades.

A number of our students have won scholarships to prestigious Independent Schools, where they will undertake GCE A level studies:
Bradfield College- Maconde Caba and Hasan Chowdhury
Bedales School- Chelsea Chu
King Edward’s School- Ryan Pessoa

Headteacher, Monica Duncan, commented:

“The year-on-year rise in our results is testimony to the commitment and hard work of students and staff who have worked tirelessly to achieve these results.

I also want to acknowledge the outstanding support received from parents.

We wish all the year 11 students of 2013/14 every success in their future studies