ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS CELEBRATE THEIR SUCCESS, BEFORE HEADING OFF TO TOP UNIVERSITIES

Bath College held an award ceremony to celebrate the incredible achievements of the Access to Higher Education students at the Bath Function Rooms. The students were presented with their course certificates over a prosecco and canapé reception, followed by specially nominated awards.

The Access to Higher Education course provides students with a nationally recognised qualification and an alternative career pathway for those who want to study at university.

Carolyn Guy, Learning Co-ordinator for the Access to HE department, said that:
 
“We are delighted and proud of the outstanding achievements of our Access students who have made fantastic progress this year and are moving on to such a wide range of degrees.

“Many of our students gained the confidence to pursue career goals and ambitions which they would not have thought possible a year ago. This event was a celebration of their hard work, determination and success. The students created a culture of excellence and support of one another.”

The top prize of the afternoon was the much coveted Roper Prize, named after Brian and Maggie Roper, who were incredibly generous benefactors of Bath College who left a legacy gift to the College to recognise the achievements of students, particularly on the Access Course. This year there were five Roper prize winners, who were nominated by staff for outstanding dedication to their studies.
 
The Roper Prize Winners

• Ameka Francis
• Kim Penhey
• Jaydee-Leigh Emery
• Stacey Rawlings
• Joshua Salisbury

Roper Award winner Ameka Franis commented, “I think it’s a wonderful course with really supportive staff and tutors, all of whom are so friendly. Everyone wants to help you succeed and you get a sense that they’re rooting for you all the way; it feels like they really care.

“The course allows you to surround yourself with like-minded people who have similar intentions and approachable attitudes, all of which helps to foster the friendly atmosphere. Everyone is in the same boat and it feels like we are all in this together, going on this journey, helping and inspiring one another along the way.

“It’s just been amazing; I am going to Uni next year so it has been a success for me.”

Bath College Principal Laurel Penrose attended the awards ceremony to meet students and hand out course certificates.

After presenting the awards Laurel commented: “Listening to the list of universities you have been accepted to I am so proud to hear the depth and breadth of courses you’re going onto. The Access Course is very challenging, especially when you have family commitments or similar at the same time. You should all be so proud of yourselves. Congratulations.”

Destination Universities and courses of this year’s Access Course Students

• University of Exeter- Conservation, Biology and Ecology
• University of Exeter- Diagnostics Imaging
• UWE- Physiotherapy x2
• Oxford Brookes- Primary Teaching
• University of Bristol -Liberal Studies
• Bath Spa University -Primary Education x 2
• York St John University - Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics
• Swansea University- Business Management
• University of Bristol - Archaeology and Anthropology
• Oxford Brookes University- Law
• University of Bristol - History
• Sheffield Hallam University History
• Cardiff University - Economics and International Relations
• University of Leeds- Arts and Humanities
• Bath Spa University -History
• University of Bristol- Law
• University of Exeter - Accounting and Finance
• Cardiff University- Journalism, Media and English Lit
• University of Bristol- Childhood Studies
• UWE- Adult Nursing x2
• University of Bath- Social Work and Applied Social Sciences x5
• Bournemouth University- Paramedic
• UWE- Midwifery x3
• UWE- Paramedic x2
• University of Bristol-- Dental Hygiene and Therapy x2
• University of Exeter- MSc Zoology
• University of Bristol- Veterinary Medicine
• University of Bristol- Biomedical Sciences
• UCL -Geology
• University of Birmingham- Physiotherapy
• University of Bristol –Psychology x2
• UWE- Primary Teaching
• University of Leeds- Biomedical Sciences
• University of Sussex -Psychology
• University of Bath- Biochemistry
• University of Bristol- Pharmacology
• University of Bath -Business Management
• University of Bristol- Biology
• University of Bath- Biology
• University of Bristol - Economics

If you would like more information about Bath College’s Access to Higher Education course click here.