Team Wales Profile
Coordinator: Mrs Ruth Jones
School Location: on one compact campus, near the centre of Cardiff, Wales
Particpants
- Dean Saif
- Jack Sellers
- Alice Thorne
- Joseph Tamplin
- Michael Stitfall
- Elinor Shanahan
- Luis Tobenas
Website: St David's Catholic College
Particpant profiles
Ellie Shanahan - I'm 16 years old. I study maths, English Literature, Spanish and History and in the future I would like to study accountancy or law! In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym and playing netball and tennis. I am extremely excited to participate in this challenge.
Michael Stitfall - I am currently studying for my AS levels in Maths, Physics and Computing. I have an interest in design and how things work. Previously I participated in an engineering scheme and the skills I have learnt will aid me with the challenge ahead. I have enjoyed taking part in the competition so far and look forward to rising to the next challenge.
Alice Thorne- I am extremely excited to be involved in this year’s GEC, to represent Wales is a huge honour! During this year’s GEC I hope to bring my confident attitude and creative thinking to the table to hopefully bring the win home to Wales, with the rest of my amazing team!
Dean Saif – I am an AS student at St. David’s Catholic College in Cardiff, Wales. I have recently taken part in the GEC 2011 and have been extremely successful and now have the opportunity to represent Wales in the ‘GEC HUB’. I hope to bring a positive, productive working environment and hopefully many ideas to help complete the challenge.
Jack Sellers – I am an AS student and have taken part in the Wales GEC. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience at the GEC Wales and look forward to bringing my expertise to the ‘GEC HUB’. In my spare time I enjoy taking part in team activities such as white-water rafting and football!
Joe Tamplin – I am extremely proud to represent Wales in the GEC. I hope to bring creativity and criticism in order for us to complete the task efficiently and to hopefully win!
Luis Tobenas – I am an AS student currently studying chemistry, biology and business at St David’s Catholic College. When participating in the global enterprise challenge it was a brilliant experience. I am extremely excited to represent Wales in the GEC and look forward to see what I can contribute to the team.
Wales Team photo
Mentors
Mr Andy Johns (Assistant Principal)
Mrs Liane Wigley (14-19 Co-ordinator)
About
St David’s Catholic College enjoys a unique position in educational terms as it's the only Catholic sixth form college in Wales. It was founded by the Archdiocese of Cardiff to be a place where faith is respected and encouraged, a deeply human place where people find understanding and friendship.
We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence, in 2010 students achieved a 97% pass rate at A' level, with 37% at 'A' grade (including the Welsh Baccalaureate). Student support is a central pillar of the college as confirmed in the 2010 ESTYN Report on the college, in which St David's was praised for its high standards of learning and the achievements of our students. The inspectors commented "the quality of care, support and guidance is outstanding" and noted that "the grades learners achieve on A level courses are frequently outstanding".
Because we're based on one compact campus, near the centre of Cardiff, we're a real community with a very supportive atmosphere. The choice of subjects here is surprisingly large - far more than can be offered at most schools.
It is our hope that this strong academic and caring ethos will inspire students to reach their full potential.
Out the front of the school
