SIXTH formers are celebrating after going the extra mile earned them rich rewards.
Northallerton College students have secured prestigious apprenticeships, placements and offers from Oxbridge universities.
For James Walters life will reach new heights after securing an apprenticeship with aerospace company Rolls Royce.
The 17-year-old will be able to learn on the job and at university, where he will study a degree and a masters in material science.
James plans to specialise in non-destructive testing, which uses ultrasound and x-rays to detect flaws in key engine components.
He said: “This is an incredible opportunity with one of the world’s leading companies.”
For motor-mad Ollie Nixon a placement with global phenomenon Jaguar is the first vital step towards his dream of becoming a car designer.
He will spend time at the luxury brand’s Midlands headquarters working alongside some of the most accomplished designers in the world.
Ollie, of Danby Wiske, is studying A Levels in graphics, art and business studies and is planning to read a degree in design engineering at Sheffield Hallam University.
“I am just so excited; I can’t wait to work with the Jaguar designers,” the 18-year-old said.
Dominc James’ passion for the past will have him considering his future after securing an offer of a place at Gonville and Caius, Cambridge University.
The 17-year-old, of RAF Leeming, first developed his love of history when he was at Bedale High School.
He moved to Northallerton College and his Cambridge offer is now spurring him on to achieve the required grades of A* and two As.
He said: “I was thrilled to be offered a place and am really looking forward to reading history there.”
Securing a place at university proved to be child’s play for Jess Saunders, who wants to become a primary school teacher.
The 18-year-old received offers from all five universities she applied to which she attributes to her work experience.
For the past two years she has been working in local primary schools accruing a mass of first hand knowledge and she hopes to take up a place at Sunderland University.
“I have always enjoyed working with children so to get a place doing something I love is amazing,” said Jess, of Northallerton.
The numbers definitely added up for mathematician Matthew Webb after he secured the offer of a place at Oxford University following four interviews over three days.
“I have loved maths since primary school,” the 17-year-old, of Northallerton, said. “I like the way it all slots together to solve a problem.”
Head of sixth form Bronia Harris said: “Our students are great examples of what can be achieved when they go that extra mile.”
