Award-winning GEMS FirstPoint School Students Score Double Outstanding on A Level and BTEC Results Day 2023

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Award-winning GEMS FirstPoint School Students Score Double Outstanding on A Level and BTEC Results Day 2023

GEMS FirstPoint School is celebrating as students achieved outstandingly well in both A Level and BTEC examinations in 2023. Justifiably proud and delighted parents joined teachers, graduating students and school leadership to celebrate individual and collective achievement on A Level and BTEC Results Day.

David Wade: Principal/CEO, GEMS FirstPoint School – The Villa, explained to SchoolsCompared.com:

“Our sincere congratulations go to the GEMS FirstPoint Class of 2023 for their fantastic A-level examination results – as an entire cohort, but also to our many top-performing students that achieved quite remarkable grades.

“Our students displayed admirable resilience and determination over the last two years, working hard to overcome many challenges, wonderfully supported by their parents and families.

“We wish all students the very best for the next stage of their academic career at their university of choice and look forward to hearing of their continuing achievements and excellence.”

An ecstatic Rhys Headley, Head of Secondary at GEMS FirstPoint School – The Villa, continued:

“The staff body at GEMS FirstPoint School is delighted to congratulate our exceptional students on their remarkable performance in the recent A-level and BTEC examinations.

“Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led to outstanding results that truly exemplify their academic excellence.

“This year’s cohort has demonstrated a commitment to learning that is truly commendable. We are immensely proud of each student’s achievements, as they not only reflect their individual efforts but also the collaborative and supportive environment fostered here at FirstPoint School.

“As these accomplished students take the next step towards higher education, we are confident that they will continue to shine brightly and make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. Our school community stands united in celebrating their achievements and supporting their future endeavours.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our graduates and their families. This is a momentous milestone, and we look forward to hearing about the incredible accomplishments that lie ahead for each of our students.”

Jen Donaghy, Head of BTEC, Technical and Vocational Education at GEMS FirstPoint School Dubai, concluded:

“We are absolutely thrilled to share the remarkable results achieved by our students in the recent BTEC assessments!

“At FPS, our commitment to providing vocational learning has again yielded outstanding outcomes. Our students’ dedication and hard work, coupled with the tireless efforts of our dedicated educators, has led to a set of results we are extremely proud of.

“With an impressive BTEC Creative Media, BTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, BTEC ESports and BTEC Sport outcomes, our students have demonstrated not only their subject mastery, but also their ability to apply theory to real-world scenarios, this a hallmark of the BTEC qualification pathway.

“As we celebrate these exceptional results, we also extend our gratitude to our supportive parents and guardians who play an indispensable role in our students’ success stories.

“Congratulations to all our students on their incredible achievements!”

Student voices

Esra Belhimer, Graduating Student of GEMS FirstPoint School, told SchoolsCompared:

“With the biggest smile on my face, I’m shouting out a massive thanks to GEMS FirstPoint School!

“I rocked my A-levels with A*, A*, A, and A, and now I’m off to Manchester University to study Biotechnology.

“None of this would have happened without my amazing teachers and the super tight-knit community at FPS. Back when I started, I was this mix of excited and nervous, but the school really helped me break out of my shell! The teachers are like mentors who push you to go beyond what you thought possible.

“”FPS isn’t just a school; it’s my family.

I can only be hopeful that my next step in Manchester will be as positive as this one!”

Dylan Morrison-Story, Graduating Student, GEMS FirstPoint School Dubai, told SchoolsCompared:

“I’m happy with the results that I got.

Taking two new courses that I hadn’t studied before was a challenge. I didn’t know what to expect.

Thankfully, with the help of the staff at FPS, I was able to secure grades that I am very proud of.”

Mr Morrison-Story has been with GEMS FirstPoint for many years. His family relocated to another country at the end of Key Stage 4. As a result, his family organised his own visa and the school enrolled him on the Rahhal programme. Dylan engaged in distance learning through Microsoft Teams, and attended in-person when possible. The school continued: “Earning a B in Business, a Distinction in BTEC Creative Media and a Distinction in BTEC ESports, Dylan’s grades were… phenomenal.”

Reem Sharaf, Graduating Student, GEMS FirstPoint School Dubai, told us:

“I feel very proud of my results and how much I have achieved in the last two years. I improved not only in my studies, but also as a person. I am very grateful for the support that my teachers gave me. They helped me achieve these grades.

“Thank you!”

GEMS FirstPoint School told us:

“Miss Sharaf overcame a number of personal and academic barriers during her A-level journey and attained truly outstanding results. The value added to her academic achievements, including an A* in Fine Art and A in Photography, has been remarkable.”

Outstanding Achievement at BTEC and A Level

The teachers and leadership of GEMS FirstPoint School asked us to recognise and celebrate the achievements of every student graduating this year in BTEC or A Level. However, the following students are recognised for their exceptional scoring in both qualification pathways.

A Level

Student	Results	University destination(s)	University course	No. of years at school
Amy Olivia Downes, British, 18	English Language A* Biology A* Chemistry A* French A	University of Bristol	Medicine	9
Diana Ewadia, Poland, 18	Biology A* Chemistry A* Mathematics A* English Literature A	Medical University of Warsaw	Medicine	2
Ali Ahmed Galal Desouky, Egypt, 18	Chemistry A* Physics A* Mathematics A*	Birmingham University	Mechanical Engineering	5
Esra Belhimer, British, 17	Biology A* Psychology A* Chemistry A Economics A	University of Manchester	Biotechnology	2
Ali Mohamed Ahmed Abdelbadie, Egypt, 18	Computer Science A* Mathematics A Physics A	University of Birmingham, Dubai	Computer Science	6

BTEC

Student	Confirmed results	University destination(s)	University course	No. of years at school
Dylan Morrison-Story, British, 18	BTEC Creative Media D BTEC ESports D	SAE	Game Design	5
Benjamin Augustus Furphy, British, 18	BTEC Creative Media D* BTEC ESports D	SAE	Creative Media	4
Ruairic Joseph Cushnan, Irish, 18	BTEC Creative Media D*	Dubai Canadian University	Game Design	7
Amna Jaliawala, Pakistani, 18	BTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship D*	University of Surrey	Biological Sciences	5

A Day of Celebration at GEMS FirstPoint School’s A Level and BTEC Results Day in Dubai

OVERALL RESULTS

A Level

	2023
Total candidates	67
Total entries	206
Total entries at A*	24
% of entries at A*	12%
Total entries at A-A*	62
% of entries achieving A-A*	30%
Total entries at B-A*	110
% of entries achieving B-A*	53%
Total candidates achieving A*	16

BTEC

	BTEC Creative Media	BTEC Enterprise Education	BTEC ESports	BTEC Sport
D* (A*)	2	1	0	0
D (A)	2	2	2	1
M (C)	0	2	0	0
P (E)	0	0	0	0
D* (A*)	50%	20%	0%	0%
D (A)	50%	40%	100%	100%
M (C)	0%	40%	0%	0%
P (E)	0%	0%	0%	0%
Comments	*100% D-D**	*100% D-M**	100% D	100% D

Awards

GEMS FirstPoint School is the recipient of the Top Schools Award 2021 – 2022 for Best School in the United Arab Emirates for BTEC and Technical Stream Education:

GEMS FirstPoint School was the joint recipient of the Top Schools Award for The Best Mainstream School for Children of Determination in the United Arab Emirates 2021 – 2022: