Didn’t they do well!

A-level students at Kings-bridge Community College have set a new record, reaching the highest ever pass rate.
A total of 137 students contributed towards the 99.7 per cent pass rate, with 54 per cent of all entries at the top A/B grades.
Twelve students gained at least three A grades with Kingsbridge Gazette village correspondent Jenny Sterry, from Malborough, topping the class, receiving 4 As and a B.
The new A* grade has been introduced this year and in order to achieve this level students had to gain over 90 per cent in their final exams – which eight per cent of students managed.
High achievers include Alex Smith, who will be reading chemistry at Oxford, Jack Baxter, who will study medicine at Cambridge and Katherine Shepherd, who will also attend Cambridge to study natural sciences.
Principal Roger Pope said: ‘We are delighted that students have done so well.
‘The new A* grade has raised the bar and students have risen to the challenge. Many congratulati... read on

Exceptional!

IVYBRIDGE Community College has reported another outstanding year of A and AS Level results as well as GCSEs.
A statement from the college, following the announcement of this year’s results, sai... read on

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I am so proud!

THE WAIT was finally over this week as hundreds of teenagers across the Dartmouth area opened their GCSE results.
And for Chris Long, the former head teacher of Dartmouth Community College, it wa... read on

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Ankle-break visitor is refused an X-ray

A regular South Hams holiday maker was sent to Torbay Hospital after being refused an X-ray at South Hams Hosp-ital for a broken ankle.
Margaret Davies was staying in the Salcombe area and slipped... read on

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Tell us what is happening with hall bid

Lee Mill Commun-ity Association is appealing for information from builder Cavanna Homes over plans for a new hall for the village.
The association was formed in 2000 when the village celebrated t... read on

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Revelling in a rare regatta! Chairman of extravaganza Jim Brent says competitive, but friendly, sporting activities make town’s biggest event of the year ‘unique’

Dartmouth Regatta chairman Jim Brent has hailed the ‘fantastic’ spirit of the sporting competitors at this year’s event.
Whether it was rowing or tennis, sailing or road-racing, Mr Brent said all the activities were ‘fiercely competitive, but played with a real camaraderie. I think that’s what makes Dartmouth Regatta rare,’ he said.
‘The local rowing featured some gut-busting races, but what was nice was that everybody congratulated those who won.
‘I’m absolutely delighted. The camaraderie and repartee are what make Dartmouth Regatta very special.’
Mr Brent said the only disappointment of the week was the cancelleation of the golf tournament due to a ‘monsoon.’... read on

Voodoo magic on the water

The white caps of the North Devon sea didn’t see off the powerboat racers from the South West who shined in the tough conditions.
Nearing the end of the season and with the points getting so close... read on

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Fifth-place finish for Bridgers despite a defeat in final game

Devon Cricket League C Division 1st XI
Dartington and Totnes 245-5 dec, Ivybridge 72
Dartington and Totnes won by 173 runs

IVYBRIDGE ended a season of change in disappointing fashion... read on

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Bridgers ease to superb win

Ivybridge Town 5
Launceston 1
Ivybridge got their season off to a perfect start with a hat-trick from Levi Landricombe helping them on their way to a comprehensive victory by a four goal margi... read on

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Hero Henry’s homecoming

Teenage yachtsman Henry Bomby, sailed home into Kingswear on Monday after his 72’ day Solo Round-Britain Challenge and was greeted by cheering crowds at the Royal Dart Yacht Club (RDYC) where he came ... read on

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