Student nabs 14 A*s in GCSEs

Henry Fanshawe student Olivia Wright is enjoying a well-earned rest after netting 14 A*s during her GCSEs.

The sixteen year-old brainbox, who will be going on to sixth form in September, also managed to bag an A* distinction in further maths.

Olivia, of Green Lane, Dronfield, said she still could not believe the results were real but she puts her success down to having a system in place.

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“I just made sure I understood everything that was required from each course,” she added. “It is all about time management - knowing when to revise and when to go out.

“But if you are tired then your body is probably telling you to take a break - it cannot all be work and no play.

“But I think if you have a target its only you who can put in the hard work.”

However, the hardworking teenager does not claim all the credit for her achievement.

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“My parents have never really put pressure on me - that has always come from myself,” she said. “But I have to give thanks to my mum because she has always been a hard worker and I must have inherited that from her.”

“During the first year of GCSEs I was not taking it seriously but when I started Year 10 I got down to it and started making it my main priority.

“But I have always participated in class and done my homework to a high standard.”

Although Olivia admits the pace of the GCSE exam period is exhausting she managed to stay calm while sitting them.

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She plans on studying A-level chemistry, physics, maths and German at St Mary’s Catholic High School in the autumn.

But as far as career plans go, the egg-headed teen is still undecided as to what her future vocation should be.

She said: “I really do not know what I want to do but I really do like learning so I would like a job where I am learning something new every day.”

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