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Physics Champions!

Physics Champions!

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Physics Champions!
Mel and Hannah, pictured with Physics Tutor Peter Ware and Principal Peter McGhee
Two SJR students have triumphed at the British Physics Olympiad, carrying off some prestigious awards.
Mel Pace achieved a Bronze level 2 and Hannah Cole achieved a commendation. The students completed three hours of exam questions at beyond A-level standard to achieve these impressive awards.
Mel achieved the joint highest of anyone ever at SJR. Only 13% of students in the country were awarded Bronze level 2. This ranks her in the top 972 students nationally. 
 
 

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Level 2 entry requirements

If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.  

Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment. 

As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4. 

Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.

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