Wyke 6th Form College

🌊SAM SECURES RENEWABLES VIDEO SUCCESS🎥
Congratulations to former Sir John Nelthorpe student Sam Hunt, and former Hull Trinity House students Ollie Harrison and Alan Bajgot on their success in the Humber Marine & Renewables inspirational video competition.

Sam, now studying Media, English Language and Graphic Design at Wyke, took first prize, winning £250 in Amazon vouchers for his outstanding animated video highlighting the impact of the renewables sector on the Humber region's economy and future. Fellow Wyke students Ollie Harrison and Alan Bajgot were named runners-up, each receiving £50 in vouchers.

Sam said: “It was quite a long process, but I stuck with it and I’m very proud of myself. I’m debating career options within the media industry, but planning this project has given me an insight into renewables, and there are roles suited to that there too.”

Judges praised the creativity, professionalism and strong message behind the winning entry, which showcased the wide range of careers available in the renewable energy sector.

A fantastic achievement from all three students and a great example of local young people using their talents to promote the opportunities within our region's growing green economy. 🌊⚡🎥

🏆AWARD WINNING HISTORY GRADUATE🎓
Great to hear from former Wolfreton student Honey Simpkins, from the Wyke Class of 2022.

At Wyke, Honey studied History, English Language and Graphic Design, achieving an A* in History, A in English Language and B in Graphic Design.

After taking a gap year, Honey decided to pursue her passion for History and contacted Wyke for a UCAS reference. That decision has led to remarkable success, graduating from the University of Hull with First Class Honours in History and receiving both the David Hutchinson Prize for Social and Cultural History, which recognises achievement in social and cultural history, and the Kingsley Prize, awarded for outstanding performance within History.

Honey said, “I wouldn’t have gone on to achieve what I did, and wouldn’t have had the confidence to do so, without my Wyke History teacher, Andrew Bentley, whose teaching, advice and support not only sparked my interest in history but also convinced me that I was capable of succeeding within this subject.”

She added, “I would be quite happy if you wished to share my story to really honour Wyke’s History Department to which I owe my qualification truly.”

Congratulations, Honey. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and delighted to see the impact that dedication, talent and a love of learning can have.

⭐GET READY FOR RESULTS DAY 2026⭐
Everything you need to know about making Level Three Results Day a day to remember.

https://www.wyke.ac.uk/articles/get-ready-for-results-day-2026

⭐CHANGING LIVES⭐
Former .school student Emilia Hinch, from the Wyke Class of 2022, is building a rewarding career helping people overcome barriers and create positive futures.

At Wyke, Emilia studied A Level Criminology and Sociology alongside vocational Law, gaining a strong understanding of the criminal justice system and the wider factors that influence behaviour.

Reflecting on her studies, Emilia said, “Criminology introduced me to key theories and case studies, Sociology helped me understand the bigger picture around society and inequality, and Law gave me insight into how the justice system works in practice. This meant I went to university with a solid foundation of knowledge already in place.”

Wyke also helped Emilia develop essential academic skills, including essay writing, critical thinking and research. These foundations gave her the confidence to progress to Leeds Beckett University, where she achieved a First Class Honours degree in Criminology and Psychology.

Her time at Wyke also helped shape her career ambitions, inspiring her to pursue a role where she could support individuals within the criminal justice system.

Today, Emilia works for Ingeus, a global organisation commissioned by the UK Ministry of Justice. In her role, she supports people in prison and on probation to overcome barriers, build confidence and move towards more positive futures.

“The skills I developed at Wyke are things I now use every day in my role.”

Looking back on her journey, Emilia recognises the important role Wyke played in her success.

“Wyke played a big part in shaping both my academic journey and my career path. It gave me the confidence, knowledge and skills I needed to succeed at university and move into a career where I can make a difference.”

We are delighted to see Emilia using her skills, knowledge and passion to make a real difference in the lives of others.

📖TAZMIN STARS AT HAY LITERATURE FESTIVAL📖
Following her success in the national Poetry By Heart competition, former Newland School for Girls student Tazmin Farr was invited by the organisers to perform at the prestigious Hay Literature Festival.

Posting on LinkedIn, Tazmin said, "Recently, I was given the amazing opportunity to speak at the iconic Hay Literature Festival in collaboration with Poetry By Heart, performing the poem I syng of a maiden on the Global Stage to promote oracy and communication for young people. It has been such an indescribable honour to contribute to such a worthy cause, and meeting the lovely Miriam Margolyes and seeing Hereford's own Mappa Mundi was certainly an added bonus. Beyond grateful!"

The organisers also shared their appreciation, saying, "Thank you so much! A perfect demonstration of the links between poetry, performance, oracy and communication for young people."

Congratulations to Tazmin, who has truly made the most of the opportunities offered through Wyke's enrichment programme. We are all looking forward to celebrating with her on Level 3 Results Day.

🎓 GRADUATION CELEBRATION 🎓
Hundreds of former Wyke students across the country are celebrating their graduations and taking the next exciting step on their career journeys.

A huge congratulations to Grace Rymer, who studied A Levels in Politics, English Literature, History and EPQ at Wyke, achieving outstanding grades of A, A, A and A***. During her time at college, Grace was actively involved in Women Today (feminist society), History & Politics Masterclasses and Model UN, and also received the High Achievers Award in recognition of her exceptional exam results.

Grace has recently shared the fantastic news that she has graduated from Newcastle University with Honours in Politics. In her LinkedIn post, she reflected on being the first woman in her family to pursue higher education and how proud she is of this achievement, describing the last three years as both challenging and rewarding.

We are incredibly proud of all that Grace has achieved. Her dedication, determination and passion have taken her from Wyke to university success, and we know this is just the beginning.

Congratulations, Grace, and good luck in your next adventure. We have no doubt you'll continue to achieve great things!

📸 Have you recently graduated? We'd love to hear from you! Send us your graduation photos and updates, and don't forget to keep in touch with the Wyke marketing team.

⚖️NEXT STEPS IN LAW⚖️
Former Wolfreton School student Arielle Pounder studied Law, Politics and Media at Wyke. Arielle shared that taking part in the Bar Mock Trial was the highlight of their experience, saying, “We got to the finals in London and it was a great experience. Working as a team was a great skill to develop, as well as the advocacy training and skills.” Arielle also encouraged future students to take advantage of the enrichments available at Wyke, recognising how much they can support personal and academic growth.

Arielle is now looking to progress to university to study Law, continuing to build on the skills and confidence developed throughout their time at college.

🌍"TURING" THE WORLD😎
In 2026-27, Wyke students will benefit from a host of global trips, backed by the UK's Turing scheme. These will include subsidised visits to Thailand, South Africa, St Lucia, and Tenerife.

The Turing Scheme is the UK government's global programme for cultural experiences abroad. It provides funding for college students to gain international experience across the globe. At Wyke these trips last between 7-15 days, with Turing funding helping to cover living costs, travel, and additional support for disadvantaged learners.

For those enrolling this year, details will be available shortly.