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Four bands battled it out for top spot, a cash prize and the chance to play a summer festival.

Birkenhead Sixth Form College has teamed up with Wirral Community NHS Trust to launch a pioneering junior internship programme for its students.

Excitement is in the air as Mellwood Construction have officially handed over keys to College’s new Arts building. The new build is set to extend opportunities for students in Fine Art, 3D, Graphics and Textiles; designed to provide a professional, creatively stimulating environment for students.

Bruce Kent, political activist and former Roman Catholic priest recently visited College to speak to students studying Law, History and Politics.

Sylvia Lancaster, founder of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, came into College to give a talk one the work Sophie’s charity is doing; creating a platform for issues of hate crime and discrimination that young people with 'alternative' style and cultural interests regularly face.

A group of A Level Geography students from Birkenhead Sixth Form College embarked on a life changing trip to Iceland.

Birkenhead Sixth Form College has achieved a unique double accreditation as both a Microsoft IT Academy and Microsoft Training Centre.

Students raised the roof in aid of Red Nose Day 2013, by ‘doing something funny for money!’ from morning break time until 3pm on Friday 15th March. Students (and staff) were invited to BSFC Bounce; a bouncy castle fundraiser in the college gym

Over Spring term BTEC IT students had a fantastic opportunity to meet and speak with an experienced game developer and find out about the games industry.

A Level student Dan describes his recent trip to Salamanca, where he stayed with a host family to improve his Spanish conversation skills.

Oxford Brookes University graduate Rachel Clegg, from Birkenhead, is now a qualified architect and has managed College projects for Ainsley Gommon, from design concept through to site work. She attended the College from 1999 to 2001.

College’s newly formed Basketball team had a close call with Carmel 6th Form College, St Helens recently as they held the opposition to a close score through the game. Carmel ran away with it in the last quarter to eventually win by 33 points to 20 points. The team’s next fixture is against South Sefton Sixth Form College, Liverpool on Wednesday 20th March. Onwards and upwards, everyone here wishes them the best of luck! - Birkenhead Sixth Form College offers several courses in the area of physical education. Visit the course page to see which are available.