The Best of 2023/2024: A Year in Review at Edgbaston College

As we wrap up the 2023/2024 academic year and prepare for a fresh start, let’s take a moment to reflect on the highlights from our final term and the past 12 months. From remarkable academic achievements to engaging extracurricular activities, it’s been a year full of unforgettable memories. Join us as we reminisce about some of the best moments this year had to offer.  

Year 12 Visit to Warwick Business School  

Our year 12 students had an eye-opening visit to Warwick Business School (WBS). The trip offered a glimpse into university life, complete with a campus tour led by WBS staff. Meeting current students and alumni was a highlight, as they shared invaluable advice about degrees in finance and the types of career outcomes they might have. This visit underscored the significance of choosing the right university and course to shape future careers.  

Star Students Reach New Heights  

The Edgbaston College Student Leaderboard Competition had concluded, celebrating students who excelled in academics, extracurricular activitie, and embodying our college culture. Points were awarded for good grades, involvement in trips, events, and clubs. Here are our top 8 achievers: 

1st Place: Aman Phull – Year 14, 222 points  

2nd Place: Ismail Ahmed – Year 13, 220 points  

3rd Place: Mazin Elkhazin – Year 14, 210 points  

4th Place: Junce Young – Year 12, 190 points  

5th Place: Angel Ball – Year 14, 189 points  

6th Place: Hashim Najib – Year 12, 164 points  

Joint 7th Place: Tharani Soupramanien – Year 13, 160 points 

Joint 7th Place: Reeha Saleem – Year 14, 160 points  

Careers Week at Edgbaston College  

Careers Week was a highlight for our Year 12 students, featuring three days of valuable advice on UCAS, personal statement writing, and team-building exercises to enhance communication and teamwork skills. We hosted two notable speakers: one from the University of Birmingham, who discussed student finance, loans, and budgeting, and a Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) specialist, who led a workshop on managing finances in your first job. 

Looking Forward to the New Year 

We wish all of our year 13/14 students the best with their exam results and university offers and we look forward to welcoming new students and our returning students into year 12 and 13 for another wonderful year at Edgbaston College.