STUDENTS celebrated their exam results at the double yesterday as four sets of twins collected their GCSEs.
St. Michael’s Academy, Billingham, saw the siblings achieve great results providing them with the perfect stepping stone to future learning.
The twins were Olivia and Joseph Shovlin, Callum and Nathan Tonks, Jack and Sophie Wilkinson and Amy and Joe Buck, all 16.
Head teacher Andrew Ramsay said: “We are used to twins in the school but four sets is unusual, particularly as they all performed so well.”
Sophie Wilkinson, of Norton, plans to study textiles and fashion in the future while Jack plans to attend Middlesbrough College to study electrical installation.
They gained their GCSEs despite losing their mother and have been fundraising over the past year realising over £1,300 for Lifeblood, The Thrombosis Charity.
Sophie said: “We were overwhelmed with the support from staff and students at the school for us and our fundraising event, I’m really going to miss them.” Jack added: “I’m looking forward to starting my new course in September.”
Nathan Tonks, of Billingham, plans to continue his apprenticeship at RPD Builders while Callum is going to Hartlepool College to study fabrication and welding.
Amy Buck, of Wynyard, plans to study maths, biology, chemistry and French, at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, Darlington, while Joe will study maths, computer science and physics at the same college.
Jack said: "I'm going to miss the teachers so much and I couldn't be prouder of my sister and her achievements today."
Olivia Shovlin, of Stockton, will also attend QE to study chemistry, English, art and maths, while Joseph will join her to study English, history, biology and chemistry.
