Cancer-stricken pupil whose lessons were sent back to him via robot achieves string of top GCSEs
A CANCER-stricken pupil gained top GCSE grades — after lessons were sent to him by robot.
Seb Murphy was diagnosed with leukaemia aged three and has needed chemo, radiotherapy, a stem cell transplant and spine surgery.
He missed 18 months of school and shielded in the pandemic — but studied thanks to a robot on loan from Leeds General Infirmary.
It sat in lessons and beamed the action back to Seb’s tablet.
Yesterday, he was thrilled to gain a 9, five 8s and three 7s.
Seb, of Guiseley, West Yorks, said: “It’s been a rough journey but I’m really pleased.
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"It’s more than I expected. I’d advise anyone in a similar situation to keep working hard and stay positive.”
The 16-year-old will stay at Bradford Grammar School to take A-levels in psychology, business, history and English literature.
Headteacher Simon Hinchcliffe said: “We are very proud of Seb. He is a credit to the school.
"We look forward to supporting him as he pursues his A-levels in September."
