“I did volunteering during A levels both at a nursing home as well as at the Royal Stoke Hospital in the Acute Medical Unit for around 6 months. I also did 1 week of work experience at the Hospital as well in the Orthopaedic ward. For help with my university application I signed up to a website called zero gravity, they paired me up with a university student who was doing the same course I wished to apply for. They were really helpful with the whole application process including lots of help with my personal statement and they helped me with preparing for the interviews as well.”

Achieving AAA in Chemistry, Maths and Biology, alongside an A in EPQ. Joel is currently studying at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston and currently studying Physician’s Associate Studies (MPAS). “I wouldn’t say I have many lofty dreams but for me I hope that after completing my degree I will be able to work as a Physician’s Associate as part of the NHS and contribute to helping even one person and have an impact on the lives of people I meet in a positive way. As someone who completed my GCSEs at St John Fisher it was always an obvious choice as to where I would do my A Levels. My time at the school has led me to see the staff and classmates as family especially in A levels where I was able to get closer to and make new friends with us being in a smaller group helping. The Sixth Form Centre holds a lot of good memories for me, it was a place where we would have fun after lessons, meet new people and during exams a place of silence. I also enjoyed the support I received from my teachers, although I might be a bit Achieving A* A* A* in Chemistry, Maths and Biology, alongside an A* in EPQ, Thanush Murugadas has left Trinity Sixth Form to study Medicine at Keele University. Following the natural transitional course of the All Saints Catholic Collegiate, Thanush began his educational studies as a primary student at Our Lady’s Catholic Academy, before completing his GCSE and A-Level studies at St Thomas More Catholic Academy. With hopes to become a doctor, Thanush, immersed himself into his studies and all the opportunities presented to him at sixth form. Gaining experience through the Career Ready and MedPath programmes to name but a few. An active student leader, Thanush, demonstrated excellence in championing the values of the Trinity Sixth Form; organising fundraising events, representing the academy at key events and demonstrating faith, excellence and respect amongst his peers and members of staff. biased as some of them were my GCSE subject teachers as well, they allowed me to actually enjoy studying which I myself am surprised about.”

Achieving A* A* A* in Chemistry, Maths and Biology, alongside an A* in EPQ, Thanush Murugadas has left Trinity Sixth Form to study Medicine at Keele University. Following the natural transitional course of the All Saints Catholic Collegiate, Thanush began his educational studies as a primary student at Our Lady’s Catholic Academy, before completing his GCSE and A-Level studies at St Thomas More Catholic Academy. With hopes to become a doctor, Thanush, immersed himself into his studies and all the opportunities presented to him at sixth form. Gaining experience through the Career Ready and MedPath programmes to name but a few. An active student leader, Thanush, demonstrated excellence in championing the values of the Trinity Sixth Form; organising fundraising events, representing the academy at key events and demonstrating faith, excellence and respect amongst his peers and members of staff.