STUDENTS celebrated a successful year with a 100 per cent pass rate on the Career Academies programme.

Students from Sir George Monoux College, in Chingford Road, Walthamstow, took part in a graduation ceremony at the Institute of Education in London in front of proud parents and teachers.

The Career Academy programme involves students working with business mentors, attending lectures, corporate tours and undertaking a six-week paid internship.

Business student, Fatima Nawaz, said "The internship was a great opportunity and helped me to gain working skills in a real life experience, which is even more precious in the current economic climate."

Kim Clifford, Principal of Sir George Monoux College said: "Congratulations to all our graduates, we are so proud of them."

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