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Flintshire student recognised for outstanding achievements in science

A Flintshire student has been recognised for outstanding achievements in science by her former sixth form.

Morgan Nancarrow, 18, from Mold, was named winner of the Alun School’s annual Synthite science prize after earning top A-level grades to secure a place at the University of Exeter.

Morgan, who is studying for a master’s degree in physics at the prestigious university, earned A grades in physics and maths along with an A* in chemistry.

Sponsored by Mold-based chemicals firm Synthite, the prize goes to the student who has demonstrated exceptional effort in the subject over the previous 12 months.

Morgan’s A-level successes follow on from an impressive eight A*s and two As in her GCSEs.

The trophy was presented to her at Mold Alun’s annual awards ceremony.

Morgan said: “It’s brilliant to have won this year’s award after a lot of hard work during my A-levels to ensure I got into my first choice university.

“The science department at the Alun School is really supportive and helped me during the intensive run up to my final exams.

“I’m really enjoying studying physics at Exeter and look forward to a science-based career after I graduate.”

The University of Exeter’s physics course is ranked 13th in the UK according to the Guardian’s league table. The university is ranked 11th overall.

Head of sixth form at Mold Alun Dr Tim Erasmus said: “Morgan is the worthy winner of this year’s award after consistent academic success during her time at the school.

“Morgan’s A-levels confirmed her place at the University of Exeter, where she can now go on to achieve even more in science.

Keith Polden, general manager of operations at Synthite said: “I’m pleased to see our annual award go to a clearly exceptional student.

“Getting a place at a leading university is a significant achievement and she has access to top class facilities.

“The award has been running for a number of years and we hope to continue seeing young people on their way to a successful career in science”.

Synthite has operated from Alyn Works, Denbigh Road, Mold, since the 1950s. It employs 120 people.

Its main product is formaldehyde, a basic building block of the chemical industry. Formaldehyde is used in the manufacture of a vast array of everyday goods, ranging from cosmetics to furniture and floorboards.

A Flintshire student has been recognised for outstanding achievements in science by her former sixth form.

Morgan Nancarrow, 18, from Mold, was named winner of the Alun School’s annual Synthite science prize after earning top A-level grades to secure a place at the University of Exeter.

Morgan, who is studying for a master’s degree in physics at the prestigious university, earned A grades in physics and maths along with an A* in chemistry.

Sponsored by Mold-based chemicals firm Synthite, the prize goes to the student who has demonstrated exceptional effort in the subject over the previous 12 months.

Morgan’s A-level successes follow on from an impressive eight A*s and two As in her GCSEs.

The trophy was presented to her at Mold Alun’s annual awards ceremony.

Morgan said: “It’s brilliant to have won this year’s award after a lot of hard work during my A-levels to ensure I got into my first choice university.

“The science department at the Alun School is really supportive and helped me during the intensive run up to my final exams.

“I’m really enjoying studying physics at Exeter and look forward to a science-based career after I graduate.”

The University of Exeter’s physics course is ranked 13th in the UK according to the Guardian’s league table. The university is ranked 11th overall.

Head of sixth form at Mold Alun Dr Tim Erasmus said: “Morgan is the worthy winner of this year’s award after consistent academic success during her time at the school.

“Morgan’s A-levels confirmed her place at the University of Exeter, where she can now go on to achieve even more in science.

Keith Polden, general manager of operations at Synthite said: “I’m pleased to see our annual award go to a clearly exceptional student.

“Getting a place at a leading university is a significant achievement and she has access to top class facilities.

“The award has been running for a number of years and we hope to continue seeing young people on their way to a successful career in science”.

Synthite has operated from Alyn Works, Denbigh Road, Mold, since the 1950s. It employs 120 people.

Its main product is formaldehyde, a basic building block of the chemical industry. Formaldehyde is used in the manufacture of a vast array of everyday goods, ranging from cosmetics to furniture and floorboards.

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