Mykailo Tolstikhin (left) and best friend Joshua Tindall with Clllr Mohon Ali

Meet the Oldham A-Team

This week we are celebrating the achievements of our young residents making the best start in life as A-Levels, T-levels and BTECs grades were awarded.

On Thursday morning Cllr Mohon Ali met students and staff at The Oldham Sixth Form College and Oldham College to offer our congratulations.

They included Oldham Sixth Form College student Mykhailo Tolstikhin, who arrived in the UK from Ukraine in 2022.

He is heading to Cambridge after receiving A* grades in physics, maths, further maths as well as a GCSE in English.

Mykhailo, 18, will be joined at Cambridge by his best friend Joshua Tindall from Dukinfield who achieved A* grades in maths, further maths, physics and electronics, and both will be studying civil engineering.

Laiba Javaid is off to Leeds University to study medicine.

She wants to become a doctor after achieving an A* in A-Level biology and two As in chemistry and maths.

Student Laiba Javaid celebrating her exam success at Oldham Sixth Form College

In Oldham 98.3% of students achieved a pass at A-Level (A-E grade) which is 0.3% points higher than last year.

The national pass rate is 97.1%, which demonstrates Oldham has a higher than national average pass rate by 1.2 percentage points in line with pre-pandemic results.

At Oldham College, where students were celebrating T-level and BTEC successes, Principal and Chief Executive Simon Jordan said: “Collectively with the sixth form we have 6,000 students. If we can get them to achieve it can only be good for Oldham.”

Oldham College Principal Simon Jordan and Cllr Mohon Ali with students at Oldham College

The council has launched a Next Steps Campaign which promotes information, advice and guidance for young people to plan their next destination.
Visit our Next Steps website here.

Where to get help and support after exam results

We know this can be stressful time, which is why it’s always good to have the right advice to hand on the next steps to take.

Oldham CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health service), formerly Healthy Young Minds, is here for children and young people who are experiencing mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.

CAMHS helps children and young people up to the age of 18 years and provide support to their families/carers.

Visit the Oldham CAMHS website here.

Aged 15-25? Unleash your potential at the Oldham Careers Fair

A range of employers and training providers will be there for you to meet at the fair from 3—6pm on Tuesday 24 September at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

There will be around 50 stall holders ranging from local employers, colleges, training providers and organisations such as the NHS, Greater Manchester Police, RAF and many more to offer information advice and guidance to support young people on navigating their next steps.

Rochdale via Oldham Line Update

Starting Monday 19th August, trams will be back in service from East Didsbury to Rochdale Town Centre.

The repaired track is now safe, though trams will operate at a reduced speed.

For more details, visit the TFGM website.

Have your say on the future of Oldham

We want to know what you think about plans for up to 2,000 new town centre homes.

We want to provide Oldhamers with a better supply of home to buy and rent.

Visit www.OldhamTownLiving.co.uk to find out more and have your say by filling in our online survey here.

Do you know an Oldhamer with a story that deserves to be told?

As part of Oldham’s 175th Anniversary, we’re celebrating the extraordinary lives of our residents.

Nominate someone special via our online form by clicking here.

Don't miss out - get involved in plans for a greener town centre

Our St Mary's Way 'Streets for All' project is set to transform the town centre with safer routes, secure pathways, and more greenery.

Take a look at the virtual tour and share your thoughts in our consultation by visiting the website here.

www.Oldham.gov.uk

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