Moray schools praise high achievers after exam results land
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DESPITE the Covid-19 disruption faced by schools this year, there were some happy young faces in Moray as exam result envelopes were opened on Tuesday, August 4.
At Elgin High School, seven pupils achieved seven A grades at National 5, six pupils achieved six A grades at National 5, two pupils earned five A grades in Higher subjects, and one pupil achieved three A grades in Advanced Highers.
Elgin High School head teacher Hugh McCulloch said: "I'm delighted for the students because obviously it's been a year of adversity and their performance throughout the year has been picked up and they've got their just rewards for their efforts and hard work.
"I'd also say that's representative of the whole school community – the support that's been given by the staff and parents throughout EHS.
"The school results have gone up and up over recent years and these guys have been a big part of that. I'm absolutely delighted for them and the school community."
Speyside High School saw three S4 pupils achieve seven A grades at National 5 level, one S4 achieve six A grades at National 5 plus an A in Higher Music, and one S6 pupil earn four A grades in Advanced Highers.
Speyside High School head teacher Tricia Goodbrand said: "These young people have done exceptionally well. I'm absolutely delighted for them. They're very hard-working.
"We're delighted with the results across the school considering the very unusual and difficult circumstances that young people and colleagues found themselves in. We're delighted that what we feel has been given to the young people has been pretty fair.
"Our S4s have done exceptionally well, and we are pleased with the S5 and S6 results as well."
At Elgin Academy, seven pupils in S5 received five A passes in Highers, with one achieving four As at Higher and one A at Advanced Higher.
Three S4 pupils received seven A passes at National 5 and a further 11 S4 pupils received six A passes at National 5.
Kyle Scott, Elgin Academy head teacher, said: "We are exceptionally proud of these pupils and this fantastic achievement.
"This is the product of very hard work and immense talent. We offer our huge congratulations to them."
A Lossiemouth High School spokesperson said: "There were some fantastic results from Lossie High pupils.
"Huge congratulations to all our students. We are so proud of you all."
At Lossie High, one S6 pupil attained 3 A passes at Advanced Higher; one S4 obtained 7 As at National 5; four S4s received 6 As at National 5; one S4 achieved 1 A at Higher and 6 As at National 5; and one S4 obtained 1 A at Higher and 5 As at National 5.
Moray saw increases in Maths and English passes this year across the region's schools, as well as an increase of A-C passes at S4 for National 5 qualifications and an increase at Higher for S5 pupils.
