"I am extremely proud to announce that l passed out on Friday after completing my 10-week basic training at HMS Raleigh. I am now at HMS Collingwood in Fareham, completing my 6 months initial training as a Communication Information Specialist."

Samuel also received his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award a couple of weeks ago.

Julia Stewart, Samuels mother said, "would like to thank SDCC very much for all the help the school has given Samuel to achieve this.

Well done Samuel, we are so proud of all the achievements you have made both when you were in Sixth Form, and now you are finding your way beyond school. We wish you every success and hope you keep in contact as your progress within this exciting career path. You never know, you could be visiting us in the future and talking to aspiring students one day!