St Columba's student recognised at the British Education Awards

St Columba's College is delighted that Ifaz, a student in the Lower Sixth, was shortlisted at the British Education Awards 2020 in recognition of his GCSE results and extra-curricular success.

He achieved an outstanding 10 grade 9s in his GCSEs, as well as an A* with distinction in further maths.

Alongside this academic achievement, Ifaz also plays tennis, cricket and chess, and volunteers at a St Albans special school, Watling View, where he supports pupils with a range of physical and learning difficulties.

As a result, he was invited to the ceremony at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester, alongside the UK's top students.

Ifaz Syed says: "I am very proud to be recognised by the British Education Awards, and I would like to thank St Columba's College and my family for all their support."

St Columba's Headmaster, David Buxton added: "We are thrilled that Ifaz's outstanding success at GCSE has been nationally recognised and that he has been shortlisted for such a prestigious, national award. His hard work and curiosity to learn are an example to all."