TEENAGERS were celebrating success throughout Halton this week after receiving their long-awaited 'A' Level results.

Many are now looking forward to persuing exciting new courses at universities and colleges.

Others who did not do as well as they expected are being encouraged not to give up hope and seek professional help and guidance.

For 19-year-old Andrew Relph, it has been a long, hard struggle - but, with the help and support of his teachers, he is now looking forward to studying for a degree.

Andrew, of Main Street, Halton village, started the sixth form at the Grange Comprehensive with a poor set of GCSE results.

He spent a year resitting his exams and completing a GNVQ Intermediate in leisure and tourism.

He was delighted this week to discover he had gained three 'A' levels - including a B in Geography, C in Biology and E in General Studies.

His teacher said:" This is an exceptional performance!"

Andrew's mum, Kathleen, a nursery schoolteacher, said: "The school has been very supportive.

"He was determined to do well and they have given him every help and encouragement."

Andrew is now preparing to go to Liverpool John Moores to read Geography.

Grange Headteacher David Stanley said: "I was delighted with the results this year and the hard work this represents supported by staff and parents.

"It was particularly pleasing to see the results increase from last year."

Altogether, 25 Grange pupils gained 'A' levels.

Notable successes included Anita Grotton of Saxon Road who gained Maths B, Physics C, Geography E and General Studies D. She plans to read Maths at Aberystwyth.

Paul McKnight of Grangeway is preparing to read Information Studies at Liverpool following his success in Business Studies B, Information Technology B, Maths C and General Studies B.

Siu Binh Truong of Thorn Road, gained Maths A, Physics, C, Information Technology, C, General Studies D. She intends to read Computing Science with industrial experience at UMIST.

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