College students unlock fabulous opportunities on results day

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre students are celebrating after receiving their hard-earned grades on results day.

The college – which has campuses in Middleton and Rochdale – saw its students finally finding out what they had achieved on Thursday.

This included Silvia Osondu, who’s been studying Applied Science (Biomedical).

The 20-year-old discovered she had attained a Distinction* and two Distinctions – just what she needed to land a coveted spot studying Medicine at the University of Plymouth.

Silvia, who was a pupil at Cardinal Langley RC High School, will now make a 300-mile move to the seaside city to pursue her dream of becoming a GP.

Meanwhile, Rubie Brown will be heading to the University of Chester to complete a BSc in Animal Behaviour.

The 19-year-old has set her sights on a career in sustainability and wildlife conservation now that she’s aced her qualification in Animal Management.

Rubie, a former pupil at Whitworth High School, already has a background in this after heading up the college’s Green Beans sustainability society.

Another student who’s celebrating is 18-year-old Callum Grainger.

Callum, who joined the college from St Cuthbert’s High School, achieved a Distinction in the T-Level in Education and Childcare.

The course allowed him to complete a 315-hour work placement with Georgie Porgies nursery in Rochdale, as well as land a job working as a Holiday Club Lead at Redwood Secondary School.

The T-Level gave him the essential experience to now secure a place studying Primary Education at Edge Hill University.

It’s proven to be the perfect course to move Callum one step closer to him goal of teaching in a primary school.

Finally, Huzefa Skindar smashed his T-Level in Design Surveying and Planning for Construction.

Huzefa, who attended The Oldham Academy North, has now accepted a place on the BSc Quantity Surveying course at the University of Salford.

Julia Heap, Principal and CEO at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre, said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled for our Class of 2025!

“They’ve proven that the sky is the limit and unlocked so many fabulous opportunities – from being offered some truly exciting jobs to securing spots at universities up and down the country, including those staying with us at our own University Centre.

“I’ve no doubt that the future holds so much for them all now that they’ve completed these life-changing qualifications and are already taking their newly-developed skills into the world.”

Huzefa Skindar said: “My time at Hopwood Hall College has been truly transformative – it’s really boosted my confidence, helped me learn loads of new skills, and I’ve made some great friends along the way.”

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