Students celebrate end of exams

There was sadness at missing friends, mixed with joy at the end of exams for Tavistock College students as they attended their graduation ceremony.

Year 11 pupils joined their classmates at Tavistock’s St Eustachius Church, some to say farewell to their school friends for the final time, as they looked to the future world of work and possible future studies and training.

Tavistock College principal James Buchanan said: “Here at Tavistock College, we are incredibly proud of this group of young people.

“It has been such a privilege to work with and support them throughout their time at the college.

“I want to give a special mention to their head of year, Miss Laura Evans, who has been such a positive influence for them. We cannot wait to celebrate at our prom and then in August when the young people receive their results. Here's the class of 2026.”

Ellie Roesner, the daughter of Tavistock’s Rainbow Circus skills performer Rosie, said: “I’m really happy school is over. I really like learning and I’m looking forward to studying at Plymouth University of Arts sixth form. I’m part of Rainbow Circus and do stilt walking. I’d like to continue in the performing arts.”

Ellie’s friend Ellanour Williams said: “I’m very relieved exams are over. I’m off to Plymouth City College to study young child care and want to get a similar job.”

Jayden Barr, Ellie and Ellanour’s school friend, said: “It’s a bit of an anti-climax after school. But I’m excited to start manufacturing and fabrication course at Plymouth City College. Even better, I’ve got an interview lined up with Babcock for an apprenticeship to work on warships.”

Amelia Dingle, who was with her family, said: “I’m really happy school is finished. I’m excited to start an apprenticeship with Hair Jungle in Plymouth. I’ll be spending some time now I’m not at school doing my hobby of photographing nature.”