A Muslim student achieved the equivalent of three A’s in her A-levels weeks after her mother’s death, while simultaneously caring for her three younger siblings.
Halima Azad, a student at Belle Vue Girls’ Academy in Bradford, achieved distinctions in Applied Law and Applied Science, as well as a grade A in Criminology.
She is now going on to study Law at Bradford University.
Halima aced her A-levels whilst simultaneously having to cope with the devastating loss of her mother, three weeks before her final exams.
“Achieving the equivalent of three As in my A Levels despite losing my mum during the exam season and caring for my three younger siblings was the result of relentless hard work and determination,” Halima said.
“My mum always pushed me to do well in school, and I hope I have made her proud.”
Halima spoke about how her academic achievements and her future studies will serve as a way of honouring her late mother.
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She hopes to graduate from Law at the University of Bradford, and carrying the memory of her mother along the way.
Belle Vue Girls’ Academy said: “Halima’s outstanding results are a testament not only to her intellectual ability but also to her strength of character.”
“Despite facing one of the most difficult periods of her life, she persevered with her studies, demonstrating extraordinary focus and dedication”, her school continued.
Halima’s results and outstanding academic achievements in the face of tragedy has inspired her peers, teachers, and younger siblings who described her as a “role model”.
Many other young Muslim girls at Belle Vue Girls’ Academy also went on to achieve high results.
Laiba Ali achieved straight As in Biology, Religious Studies, and Criminology, and will be going on to study Cardiac Physiology at the University of Leeds.
The headteacher at Belle Vue Girls’ Academy, Debbie Anness, said “On behalf of the whole school, I thank our wonderful young women for their contribution to Belle Vue over the years and wish them all the very best as they move on to university and their future careers.”
