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Top universities and local firms welcome Northgate Sixth Form leavers

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As Northgate Sixth Form bids farewell to its class of 2024, students are preparing for their futures at top universities and local firms.

The big picture: Northgate Sixth Form is celebrating the success of its 2024 graduating class, with students securing places at prestigious universities, competitive apprenticeships, and management trainee roles.

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Students with Northgate's Headteacher, Head of Sixth Form and Careers LeaderNorthgate Sixth Form

By the numbers:

  • Six students clinched coveted spots at Oxford and Cambridge

  • Four budding doctors will start their medical journeys this autumn

  • One star pupil, Evie Mitchell, topped the country in A Level Law and will be heading to Cambridge University to continue her studies

But it's not all about uni: While many students are heading to lecture halls, others are diving straight into the world of work or embarking on exciting adventures:

  • Local firms snapped up future accountants and lawyers for degree apprenticeships

  • Budding mechanics and care workers opted for skill-based apprenticeships

  • Our healthcare and construction sectors gained fresh talent through management trainee roles

  • Some adventurous souls are set for globe-trotting gap years

Evie Mitchell with her law teacher
Evie Mitchell, pictured with her law teacher, achieved the highest mark for A Level Law in the country Northgate Sixth Form

What they're saying:

Rowena Mackie, Headteacher of Northgate High School, said: "It is a testament to the fantastic staff we have at Northgate who teach, guide and support our students, as well as our students' own hardworking ethos, that they leave us equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to access a wide range of higher education courses or vocational pathways."

Hannah Laughlin, who will study PPE at Oxford, said: "I am grateful for the teachers at Northgate who were constantly helpful, encouraging and went above and beyond to help me get into Oxford University, as well as making sure that all students could succeed."

Behind the scenes: Northgate Sixth Form offers a comprehensive Careers programme and an Aspire Programme to support students in exploring their options and realising their ambitions.

What's next: John Alexander, Head of Sixth Form, revealed that Northgate has welcomed 250 fresh faces into Year 12, hailing from 30 different schools across Suffolk and beyond.

The bottom line: Northgate Sixth Form is committed to supporting all students in achieving their goals, whether that's university, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.

If you go: Northgate Sixth Form will host an Open Evening for prospective students on Wednesday, 9 October 2024, from 17:30 to 20:00. For more information, visit www.northgatesixthform.co.uk.

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Police appeal after golf ball attack damages historic Landguard Fort

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Over 40 golf balls were driven at Felixstowe's Landguard Fort, causing mortar damage to the historic structure's outer wall.

Why it matters: The damage constitutes an offence under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, which protects historically significant sites.

Inside the Landguard Fort in Felixstowe
Inside the Landguard Fort in FelixstoweGetty Images

The details: Suffolk Police reported that the incident took place between 17:00 on Monday, 10 March and 09:00 on Tuesday, 11 March.

The golf balls were driven from a grass mound outside the fort on Point View Road, with some projectiles clearing the outer wall and landing in the inner parade area.

What's next: Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about those responsible to come forward.

How to help: Contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/13803/25 via:

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.

The bottom line: This act of vandalism has caused damage to one of Felixstowe's most important historic landmarks, which is protected by national legislation.

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