Poppy Kilworth (left) and Sophie Adams were both pleased with their NCEA results, NCEA results were released yesterday. Photo Heather MackenzieMonths of waiting finally come to an end yesterday for the 638 students from Mount Hutt College and Ashburton College who were entered for NCEA external assessment.

Among the Mid Canterbury students checking their results were Ashburton College students Poppy Kilworth and Sophie Adams.

After a patchy night’s sleep Kilworth was up at 8 30am logging on.

“The site worked really well and I got on straight away.”

The 2020 head girl said she was pleased with her results.

“Doing well in sciences means a lot to me as I’m thinking about some kind of science-based career.”

Adams, who did equally as well said she too was glad the wait was over.

“It has been on my mind over the last few weeks, like hanging over me. Now it’s over I can relax and enjoy the rest of the holidays.”

Both girls agreed that doing well in their exams has increased their self-confidence heading into Year thirteen.

“We know we can do the harder exams and that is a nice feeling.”

Robert Manfield, senior communications advisor at NZQA said there had been no issues for students accessing their online results on what NZQA call their busiest single day of the year, as NCEA results for approximately 140,000 students are released on our website.

He pointed out that these results are the culmination of students’ work in 2019.

“If a student’s results aren’t quite what they were hoping for, there are several things they can do. NZQA’s website has information about some of the options available for people who need a few more credits, or who missed out on a specific standard they need for a course.”

By Heather Mackenzie © The Ashburton Guardian - 15 January 2020