Sixth Form students continue college's tradition of excellence in education
25/01/2010
Emily Cannon and Emily Boocock - off to Oxford!
Two talented Sixth Form students from Nelson and Colne College, Emily Boocock and Emily Cannon, have continued the college’s outstanding record for academic excellence and successfully gained entry to Oxford University.
Each year, students from Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form gain entry to Oxford, Cambridge and other prestigious universities thanks to the College’s extensive specialist support programme which was developed with the needs of high achievers in mind. Talented students are recognised early and are mentored through the complex application process by staff who are highly experienced in helping students progress to these top institutions. In addition, the College offers Pre-Professional programmes, which prepare students for challenging careers including Medicine, Law, Teaching and Journalism.
Emily Boocock of Winewall will read Classics at Corpus Christi College and Emily Cannon of Barnoldswick will read History at Pembroke College. Both girls are former students of Park High School in Colne and are pictured here with Nelson and Colne College Principal, Lyn Surgeon and Head Teacher of Park High School, Dr Paul Parkin. Lyn Surgeon confirmed the College’s delight and said, “We are thrilled with the girls’ success and I am sure that the outstanding education and experiences they have gained at Nelson and Colne College and Park High School will only enhance their future academic success at Oxford.”
Dr Parkin, from Park High School agreed with Lyn and said, “The talent of these two girls was spotted early on during their time at our school. I was delighted when they decided to continue their studies at Nelson and Colne College, as it has an excellent reputation for supporting gifted students in their progression to top universities.”
