Exam passes rise at Oban High School

Ever increasing numbers of students have passed exams at Oban High School.

 

Results day on Tuesday got top marks from headteacher Peter Bain who sent out his congratulations.

 

He said  a "remarkable number "of pupils this year had passed Highers and National level qualifications as well as Skills for Work courses, National Progression Awards, Baccalaureates and Foundation Apprenticeships.

 

"On behalf of everyone in our school community, I would like to congratulate all our youngsters for their individual exam successes.

 

"Once again we have seen youngsters doing exceptionally well in ever increasing numbers and passing Highers and National level qualifications; Skills for Work courses; National Progression Awards: Baccalaureates; and Foundation Apprenticeships.

 

"Their success across this wealth and breadth of qualifications will ensure our youngsters achieve their chosen destinations after school, whether that be directly into the workplace or via college or university.

 

"My thanks to all those in the community who have supported our children so successfully."

 

Five of Oban High School's new S6 Clan leaders went into school after an exciting morning on Tuesday finding out their exam results.

 

Aisling Duncan hopes to study History of Art or Gaelic at Edinburgh or Glasgow University, Abby Docherty  is applying to study History and Politics at University after completing S6, Finlay Brown hopes to study Physics at either Glasgow or Edinburgh University and Darcey Miller, who chose not to receive her results by text, was still waiting  for the post to arrive later in the day. Darcey is hoping to either pursue an apprenticeship locally or study Engineering or Maths at university.

 

Senior secondary pupils in Argyll and Bute are celebrating higher than national average pass rates in this year’s exam results.

 

While there has been a dip in pass rates across the country compared with 2021/22, and Argyll and Bute is no exception, this year figures in the region remain higher than the pre-Covid stats of 2019 - the most comparable year.

 

Higher and Advanced Higher pass rates in Argyll and Bute have increased by 3.9 per cent and 3.8 per cent respectively compared to 2019 results, while for National 4 a 100 per cent pass rate continues, which is 12.2 per cent above the national figure.

 

The council’s policy lead for education, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly, said: “Congratulations to every single young person in Argyll and Bute who received their exam results today. The last few years have been difficult and they should be very proud of themselves whether or not they achieved the results they had hoped for.

 

“Our school pupils are still feeling the effects of missed learning as a result of the pandemic, but they have done exceptionally well to achieve what they have.

 

“I know there will be young people out there who are disappointed with their results, but please rest assured that there is #NoWrongPath. The exam results are just one part of the journey to your chosen career. There are many different options for positive post-school destinations, including apprenticeships and a range of qualifications in school, college, and university. Please do not feel disheartened. If you are unsure about your next step, or you would like to talk to someone about your results, please get in touch with your school.”