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Monday 20 August 2007
Feel Good Story
Brothers astonish in Wales A levels
20/8/2007
Two Afghan brothers who could not even speak English two and a half years ago have had astonishing successes in Wales A level exams.
17-year-old Obaid and 14 year-old Zubaidullah Kousha arrived in Swansea from Afghanistan 2 and a half years ago, without even being able to speak English.
Now Obaid has 6 Grade As at A-Level, even though he still has one year to go before going on to fulfil his dream of studying Medicine, while his younger brother Zubaidullah has achieved 3 grade As at AS Level, even though he is only 15.
Both attended Pentrehafod School before Obaid went on to Swansea College last year. Although there is no Sixth Form at Pentrehafod, it wasn't long before teachers spotted their abilities and capacity for hard graft and arranged extra tuition along with lessons at Swansea College.
Zubaidullah, who has As in Physics, Chemistry and Maths at AS level said, "It wasn't easy, it was hard work, but our teachers motivated us to do our exams early because we work hard and there was no point waiting around. I had one hour a week with Mr Jones, Mr Toogood in Physics and Chemistry and the Maths I did myself."
Obaid swept the board with straight As in Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Persian. He achieved over 90% in most subjects with 99% Physics.
"When we got to Swansea my English was really bad so I decided to do the sciences first to give me a chance to concentrate on my English later. I want to apply for Uni to do Medicine but I'm going to do a couple more A-Levels next year. Not Science though, that's done."
The brothers' achievement is astonishing, but for now they are taking a well-earned chance to relax.
Zubaidullah said, "Yeah, we're really happy. Especially Mum and Dad."
20/8/2007
Two Afghan brothers who could not even speak English two and a half years ago have had astonishing successes in Wales A level exams.
17-year-old Obaid and 14 year-old Zubaidullah Kousha arrived in Swansea from Afghanistan 2 and a half years ago, without even being able to speak English.
Now Obaid has 6 Grade As at A-Level, even though he still has one year to go before going on to fulfil his dream of studying Medicine, while his younger brother Zubaidullah has achieved 3 grade As at AS Level, even though he is only 15.
Both attended Pentrehafod School before Obaid went on to Swansea College last year. Although there is no Sixth Form at Pentrehafod, it wasn't long before teachers spotted their abilities and capacity for hard graft and arranged extra tuition along with lessons at Swansea College.
Zubaidullah, who has As in Physics, Chemistry and Maths at AS level said, "It wasn't easy, it was hard work, but our teachers motivated us to do our exams early because we work hard and there was no point waiting around. I had one hour a week with Mr Jones, Mr Toogood in Physics and Chemistry and the Maths I did myself."
Obaid swept the board with straight As in Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Persian. He achieved over 90% in most subjects with 99% Physics.
"When we got to Swansea my English was really bad so I decided to do the sciences first to give me a chance to concentrate on my English later. I want to apply for Uni to do Medicine but I'm going to do a couple more A-Levels next year. Not Science though, that's done."
The brothers' achievement is astonishing, but for now they are taking a well-earned chance to relax.
Zubaidullah said, "Yeah, we're really happy. Especially Mum and Dad."
Sunday 19 August 2007
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Angelina Who??????
Angelina something or other
I have it on good authority ~ Well Arthur told Patrick who mentioned it to Diane who didn't believe it but passed it onto me anyway that there was a conversation in the pub opposite the Chateau at Montbrun the other night or was it 2 weeks ago that the owner is thinking of selling up.I told Brian but he denied it all.
Having restored the castle to its former glory the owner's moving on & the Chateau is for sale.
I'm told by Gloria who heard it from Peter, her husband ~ so it must be true ~ that the Dutch owner, an entrepreneur, who may have earned his fortune by dubious but interesting means......... Allegedly Involving film noir, rounded ladies, well-endowed French men and some whips......and horses. Peter denied having anything to do with the whips & horses.
Also according to Arthur who also heard it from Gloria ~ so it must be true ~ the new owners flew in by helicopter the other day to visit the Chateau & said Dutchman.I think the report of a helicopter is probably a bit of an exaggeration!
I think they're called Brad Pitt or something like that & Angelina Something, I think.
Anyway a nice couple just trying to get away from it all & settle into the quiet rhythms of France.
Just like the rest of us really. They'll fit in nicely with all of us and I'm sure Angelina will enjoy the Coffee morning group.
Brad is going to join Bernadette's class for French lessons and the words got around ~ can't understand it but Bernadette's class is already full for September!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by David Vernon Goddard at 16:34 0 comments
Labels: Brad and Jollie
I have it on good authority ~ Well Arthur told Patrick who mentioned it to Diane who didn't believe it but passed it onto me anyway that there was a conversation in the pub opposite the Chateau at Montbrun the other night or was it 2 weeks ago that the owner is thinking of selling up.I told Brian but he denied it all.
Having restored the castle to its former glory the owner's moving on & the Chateau is for sale.
I'm told by Gloria who heard it from Peter, her husband ~ so it must be true ~ that the Dutch owner, an entrepreneur, who may have earned his fortune by dubious but interesting means......... Allegedly Involving film noir, rounded ladies, well-endowed French men and some whips......and horses. Peter denied having anything to do with the whips & horses.
Also according to Arthur who also heard it from Gloria ~ so it must be true ~ the new owners flew in by helicopter the other day to visit the Chateau & said Dutchman.I think the report of a helicopter is probably a bit of an exaggeration!
I think they're called Brad Pitt or something like that & Angelina Something, I think.
Anyway a nice couple just trying to get away from it all & settle into the quiet rhythms of France.
Just like the rest of us really. They'll fit in nicely with all of us and I'm sure Angelina will enjoy the Coffee morning group.
Brad is going to join Bernadette's class for French lessons and the words got around ~ can't understand it but Bernadette's class is already full for September!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by David Vernon Goddard at 16:34 0 comments
Labels: Brad and Jollie
Wednesday 8 August 2007
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