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31 August 2016
Birkenhead Sixth Form College in Top 10% Nationally for A Levels
A trusted and independent study classes the College's 2016 results as 'outstanding' for value added to students' grades and performance.
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23 August 2016
Congratulations Pour in for Students’ Outstanding Achievements
Educational institutions, professional companies and some familiar voices have been offering their praises to the students and welcoming them on their next step.
25 January 2016
Media and Film Students Experience the Bright Lights of the BBC
London called for 30 students taking a tour of Broadcasting House
17 December 2015
Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Presents Awards to Law Students
Jane Kennedy speaks to Law students and Bar Mock Trial winners…
16 December 2015
BSFC Student in the running for BBC’s Young Musician of the Year
Trumpet player Ed Carew, made it through the first stage of the BBC Young Musician of the Year Award to gain an audition in Cardiff…
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15 December 2015
Psychology Students attend Informative Forensic Psychology Conference
Psychology students examined the nature vs. nurture debate and gained an insight into the UK prison system during a Forensic Psychology Conference held at the College…
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14 December 2015
The Sixth Form College - Birkenhead hosts the Sixth Form College’s North West Curriculum Conference
Deputy Principal, Mike Kilbride, led the Curriculum Conference to delegates and peers from sixth form institutions across the North West…
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10 December 2015
Students attend Political Conference at Westminster
Government & Politics students attended a Political Conference at Westminster and were addressed by Labour MP Frank Field…
8 December 2015
Newcastle University deliver Zombie Inspired Presentation to Honours Programme Students
Representatives from Newcastle University visited students at the College last week to deliver a talk on STEM subjects with a Zombie Apocalypse twist…
7 December 2015
Psychology students faced their fears when The Creepy Crawly Show returned to College
The Creepy Crawly Show returned for a second year to allow Psychology students to get up close with a variety of animals in order to gain a better understanding of fears and phobias…
3 December 2015
Law Student Completes Placement at Prestigious International Law Firm
A Level student, Molly Woods completed a week long placement at Law Firm, Hill Dickinson earlier this term…
1 December 2015
Former Student Returns from University to Offer Advice to Health & Social Care Students
Rachal Foster who is now studying Adult Nursing at the University of Chester returned to offer support & guidance to our current students…
30 November 2015
Students Top UK Mathematical Challenges
Students studying A Level Mathematics at the College are in the top 60%, 30% & 10% in UK national mathematical challenges and competitions…
25 November 2015
Visiting speaker provides insight into a career in Clinical Psychology
Trainee Clinical Psychologist, Diana Luk, visited Psychology students at The Sixth Form College to pass on her knowledge and experience of various types of psychological therapies…
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24 November 2015
Law Students are the best in Merseyside and Wales at the regional Bar Mock Trial
Law students at the College won the Chester Regional Heat of the Bar Mock Trial Competition at Chester Crown Court, beating competition from Calday students in the final...
23 November 2015
Health & Social Care students visit Claire House
Students studying Health & Social Care at the College visited Claire House Children’s Hospice to learn more about the valuable services that they provide…
19 November 2015
Students attend Wirral Youth Conference and Wirral Youth Parliament
Law students attend Wirral Youth Conference and Youth Parliament at Wallasey Town Hall to gain valuable insight and experience…
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18 November 2015
Health Promotion Fair 2015
Health & Social Care students are holding their own Health Promotion Fair as part of their course to promote a variety of health related issues to fellow Sixth Form College students and staff.
17 November 2015
Students Take Advantage of University of Liverpool Scholars Programme
Twenty-six students attended a talk on University of Liverpool’s Scholars Programme and how it can offer them the chance of a guaranteed place at University…
13 November 2015
Students awarded bursaries for Digital Training at BBC worth £4,500
Three students studying the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media recently attended an intensive workshop at the BBC in London after being awarded for their performance in Battle of the Brands 2015…
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12 November 2015
Record Turnout at Wirral’s No1 Sixth Form Open Evening
Students from across Wirral joined us at our Open Event, with record numbers attending to find out why we’re Wirral’s No.1 Sixth Form and how they can apply for September 2016…
26 October 2015
Universities visit A Level Law Students to Offer Advice & Guidance
Representatives from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and Chester University visited the College last week to offer advice to students looking to study Law at University…
23 October 2015
Student Displays Work at Nuffield Presentation following Unilever Research Placement
Aklack Hussain presented his findings from a four-week Nuffield Research Placement at Unilever’s laboratories to scientific professionals and academics…
12 October 2015
Sky News actively seek BSFC Students’ Views
Sky News interviewed two A Level Government & Politics students last week to express their views as part of a live debate on David Cameron’s Tory Party speech…
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2 October 2015
Art Students Visit Inspiring Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition
Students studying Art & Design Subjects at The Sixth Form College travelled to The Bowes Museum for the YSL “Style is Eternal” Exhibition…
29 September 2015
Student Completes Placement with the Legal Social Mobility Partnership and ITV
Kye Strowbridge gained experience with a Commercial Law Firm on the second-part of his work experience on the LSMP course run by ITV.
18 September 2015
Sixth Form College Students Complete Placements at Prestigious City Centre Law Firm
Four students from The Sixth Form College recently completed work experience at Weightmans Solicitors in Liverpool…
16 September 2015
Student works within HM Treasury in London on Prestigious Whitehall Residential Programme
Amy Cunningham completed an internship in a Governmental Department through the Social Mobility Foundation during the summer…
11 September 2015
Graduation Ceremony 2015
We held a Graduation Ceremony to honour our Class of 2015 and their recent success…
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8 September 2015
Sixth Form Students Screen Film at the British Film Institute
Six students from The Sixth Form College were the only North West contingent to screen a film they created with the British Film Institute & the University of Liverpool this summer...
1 September 2015
Higher Apprenticeship Success for Law Student
Meg Earl successfully gained a place on a Legal Higher Apprenticeship with International Law Firm, Hill Dickinson…
24 August 2015
High Grade AS Success at The Sixth Form College
The Sixth Form College is Top of the Class for AS Achievement according to figures from The Sixth Form Colleges Association…
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13 August 2015
Exceptional Results with record numbers of straight A Students from Wirral’s largest A Level provider
The Sixth Form College is celebrating after 1050 students achieved success in their A Level exams (AS and A2)..
10 August 2015
ICT Higher Apprenticeship Success for Sixth Form College Student
Student, Ashleigh Boden, has successfully gained a place on one of Unilever’s highly sought after ICT Higher Apprenticeships…
7 August 2015
Sixth Form Student Gains Experience on a Prestigious 4-Week Research Placement
Aklack Hussain successfully gained a place on the Nuffield Research Placement at the Unilever Laboratories in Port Sunlight…
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6 July 2015
Farewell Class of 2015
We would like to say a fond farewell to our current Year 13 students & wish them every success in the future.
3 July 2015
The School of Art & Design Summer Exhibition 2015
The Sixth Form College’s School of Art & Design held their annual Summer Exhibition showcasing our student’s creative work…
1 July 2015
Record No. of Applicants attend College’s First Day Event
A record number of students have attended the new student event that took place at the College this week…
19 June 2015
Law Teacher Explores Higher Education Opportunities in Northern Ireland
Adam Hall was invited by the University of Ulster to explore opportunities for students within Ireland’s Higher Education system…
17 April 2015
Success for Aspiring Dentist, Phoebe Cameron Secures Offer from University of Leeds
Sixth Form College Student, Phoebe Cameron secured an offer from the University of Leeds to study Dentistry…
7 April 2015
Oxford University Success for Phoebe Harrison Sixth Form College Student Secures Place at Oxford University
Second year student, Phoebe Harrison has secured an offer from Oxford University to study Modern Languages (French and Spanish)
31 March 2015
Inspirational Iceland visit for Sixth Form College Geography students
A group of A Level Geography students from The Sixth Form College embarked on a life changing trip to Iceland.
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23 March 2015
Sixth Form College Student Competes against Olympic Gold Medallist in National Rowing Competition
Sport student Kay Shimmin took part in 3 National Rowing Competitions in London and Eaton Dorney this month including the Women’s Head of the River Competition where she completed against Olympic Rowing Champion Katherine Grainger
18 March 2015
Students take part in The Royal Society of Chemistry Young Analyst Competition held at The University of Liverpool
Three students from The Sixth Form College took part in a Chemistry Competition at The University of Liverpool this month and had the opportunity to experience working in a state-of-the-art University Laboratory…
16 March 2015
Students and their Parents enjoyed visiting The Sixth Form College for our Open Morning Event
Year 10 and 11 Students and their Parents from across Wirral and Merseyside enjoyed an informative morning at our Saturday Open Event…
13 March 2015
A Level Spanish Students Experience Canarian Culture on Trip to Tenerife
A group of our first & second year Spanish Students had the opportunity to visit a school in Tenerife and immerse themselves in the language and culture on the island...
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6 March 2015
London Visit inspires AS Psychology Students
AS Psychology Students at The Sixth Form College visited London to learn more about various aspects of their course including Systematic Desensitisation…
4 March 2015
Sixth Form College Student gets insight into a Career in the Financial Sector on Prestigious Placement with JP Morgan
Ambitious student Joseph Murphy gained a taste for his chosen career by completing work experience at one of Britain’s most prestigious Banking firms…
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26 February 2015
Psychology Brain Day with Dr Guy Sutton at The Sixth Form College
AS Psychology & Biology students gained fascinating insight into the human brain this week after Dr Guy Sutton from Nottingham University Medical School attended the College and performed a live sheep's brain dissection...
23 February 2015
Sixth Form College Student selected to join Stonewall Youth Volunteering Programme to tackle LGBT issues
Student Vivienna Valentina attended training in London to join the Stonewall Youth Volunteering Programme to tackle issues such as Homophobia and Transphobia in local Wirral Schools…
12 February 2015
Students Receive Expert Advice from Universities at The Sixth Form College
Last week we held our Higher Education Week at the College for University representatives and advisors to attend and offer advice and guidance to students wishing to progress to Higher Education…
6 February 2015
A-Level History Students Explore Historical Sites on Trip to Berlin
A group of our A-Level History students have recently returned from a fantastic trip to Germany’s Capital, Berlin to explore and experience the history of the City first-hand...
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5 February 2015
Sixth Form College Student Wins $200,000 Funded Place at US University
Student, Kirsty McLaren, has won a place and a financial aid package to study at St Olaf College in North Field Minnesota, after participating in the Sutton Trust’s US Programme run in partnership with the US-UK Fulbright Commission...
2 February 2015
Wirral’s sixth form college welcomes Chinese students in Wirral’s first international A-Level study programme
Wirral’s specialist sixth form college is celebrating after eleven students from China have completed a two month study programme at The Sixth Form College...
23 January 2015
University applications reach record breaking levels for The Sixth Form College
Record numbers of students from the Sixth Form College have submitted applications for university ahead of the UCAS deadline (Thursday 15th January)...
22 January 2015
Another fantastic turnout at our Open Evening
It was great to welcome students and parents from schools across Wirral and beyond…
20 January 2015
Student Success with Unilever Work Experience Programme
AS Science Students from The Sixth Form College have successfully gained placements on Unilever’s Work Experience Programme at their Research Laboratories in Port Sunlight…
13 January 2015
FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF YOUTH SPEAKS SUCCESS FOR THE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Wirral’s No.1 Sixth Form defended its local championship title for a fifth consecutive year taking first place out of the Senior Teams at this year’s annual Youth Speaks Competition with Birkenhead Rotary Club.
19 December 2014
College Christmas Production – The Man from Leeds
Drama & Theatre Studies Students at The Sixth Form College devised, directed and performed this year’s Christmas production – The Man from Leeds…
15 December 2014
Psychology Students inspired by panel of expert Psychologists at Student Conference in London
Psychology students at The Sixth Form College, visited London to join a panel of experts discussing a range of Psychological topics & gain inspiration as to where a career in Psychology can lead…
11 December 2014
The Sixth Form College’s, Paula Blakemore nominated for Law Teacher of the Year
Teacher and Head of Humanities at The Sixth Form College, Paula Blakemore has been shortlisted for the title of Law Teacher of the Year 2015…
2 December 2014
Sixth Form College Students Success at Bar Mock Trials
The Sixth Form College’s Bar Mock Trial Team had a successful day at Liverpool Crown Court…
28 November 2014
Sixth Form College Students Debate at Youth Parliament Conference
Law students, Esther Alowade, Jacob Finch and Ellie Blakemore represented The Sixth Form College at the Wirral Youth Parliament Conference at Wallasey Town Hall to debate two motions…
26 November 2014
Sixth Form College Swimming Team are Top Swimmers in Merseyside
Girls Senior Freestyle Team from The Sixth Form College reached 6th place in the English Schools’ Swimming Association North West Championships, making them the top in Merseyside…
25 November 2014
Student Health Promotion Fair 2014
Health & Social Care students held their own Health Promotion Fair as part of their course to promote a variety of health related issues to fellow Sixth Form College students and staff.
14 November 2014
Fantastic turnout at our first Open Evening of the year
Students from across Wirral joined us at our Open Evening this week to find out more about what makes us Wirral’s Number One Sixth Form...
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6 November 2014
Sixth Form College Students Raise Vital Funds as Part of Citizenship Scheme...
Students from The Sixth Form College have helped to raise more than £3,700.00 for Wirral charities as part of the National Citizenship Scheme (NCS).
31 October 2014
Psychology students faced their fears when The Creepy Crawly Show came to College
Psychology students at The Sixth Form College were able to get up close to a variety of animals with visitors from The Creepy Crawly Show in order to learn more about Animal Phobias and where they come from...
23 October 2014
Sixth Form College students experience Mindfulness Training to learn how to deal with stress and anxiety.
A group of students at Wirral’s specialist Sixth Form College receive training in Mindfulness - a form of psychological training that nurtures the ability to experience the present, rather than being overwhelmed by thoughts and anxieties about past or future events...
21 October 2014
The Great BSFC Bake Off for Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Students & Staff put their culinary skills to the test for the College’s first ever Bake Off event, judged by Lee Hollywood – brother to The BBC’s own Great British Bake Off Judge Paul Hollywood - to raise money for the Breakthrough Breast Cancer Charity…
16 October 2014
Wirral’s Sixth Form College welcomed leading employers & universities for Careers Fair event
A wide range of career sectors were represented by local, regional & national employers and universities at The Sixth Form College’s biennial Careers Fair for students across Wirral…
10 October 2014
Sixth Form College Student Tours USA’s top Universities with US Study Programme
A-level student at The Sixth Form College, Kirsty McLaren toured famous US colleges in Boston, USA during the Summer holidays with the US Sutton Trust Programme, which gives high achieving, state school students a taste of life at an American university.
3 October 2014
Sixth Form College Students get a taste of their chosen careers on prestigious work placements…
Motivated students Chloe Spree and Georgia Garland gained an insight into their chosen careers this summer by completing work experience at some of Britain’s most prestigious Banking and Law firms.
11 September 2014
Vice President of the British Psychological Society visits the College
Dr Richard Mallows – the Vice President of the BPS visited Psychology students at The Sixth Form College to deliver insightful talk and Q&A.
29 August 2014
Wirral’s Sixth Form College start term with a splash!
Staff at Wirral’s Sixth Form College took part in the charitable campaign that has taken social media by storm – The Ice Bucket Challenge...
14 August 2014
The Sixth Form College Celebrates Record A Level Results
The Sixth Form College students and staff are celebrating another record-breaking year for A Level results.
1 July 2014
BSFC's Got Talent at The Summer Variety Show!
Our A2 Performing Arts & Musical Theatre students organised a fantastic evening for the annual BSFC Summer Variety show...
27 June 2014
The School of Art & Design’s Summer Exhibition
A highly successful and hugely enjoyable evening was had by all at the College’s School of Art & Design’s Summer Exhibition…
13 June 2014
Farewell Class of 2014
We would like to say a fond farewell to our current Year 13 students & wish them every success in the future.
3 June 2014
College Student Matthew Follows Accountancy Dream
BSFC student, Matthew Swift, is celebrating after being awarded a full scholarship which will help him achieve his dream of becoming an accountant.
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23 May 2014
BSFC Team George push raises cash for sick Wirral youngster
Twenty-one kindhearted students from The Sixth Form College have rallied to the cause of a little boy who suffers from a crippling mystery illness.
19 May 2014
BSFC Team are the best in Wirral!
The Sixth Form College’s football team claims the top spot in the Wirral Schools Cup Final...
1 May 2014
Taekwon-do and Exam Stress
Students at The Sixth Form College in Birkenhead, are being offered Taekwon-do sessions, in conjunction with Wirral UKTA Taekwon-do, twice a week throughout the revision period, to help counter exam stress.
31 March 2014
Wirral Sixth Form College student to take part in a prestigious US study programme
Wirral Sixth Form College student is celebrating after being selected from thousands of people to take part in a prestigious US study programme.
21 March 2014
Third Round of Open Evening Success!
The Sixth Form College’s third and final Open Evening for the 2014/15 Academic year had yet another fantastic turnout.
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20 March 2014
London Visit inspires Psychologists
Psychology students visited London on a 2 day residential to learn more about various aspects of Psychology including a visit to the Science Museum to measure personality and memory...
19 March 2014
Students at The Sixth Form College return from trip to Unesco World Heritage site in Spain
A-Level Spanish students soak up the culture on a trip to Unesco World Heritage site, Salamanca in Spain.
17 March 2014
The Sixth Form College builds on China partnership by welcoming University teacher
Wirral’s specialist sixth form college welcomed an academic from China as part of its drive to forge links with the East.
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13 March 2014
Wirral’s sixth form college through to North West final of Youth Speaks competition
Wirral’s specialist sixth form college is celebrating after reaching the North West final of the national Rotary Youth Speaks competition...
11 March 2014
Students Experience French Culture on Trip to Paris
A Level students gain valuable insight into French culture and meet with local French Students on a weekend trip to Paris!
6 March 2014
HMS Birkenhead Memorial Unveiled
A memorial designed by Art student, Jemma Twigg, was unveiled by Mayor of Wirral, Cllr Dave Mitchell and the Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Dame Lorna Muirhead DBE at a ceremony to commemorate the 400 soldiers that lost their lives aboard the HMS Birkenhead in 1852.
28 February 2014
Wirral’s Sixth Form College Student Wins Wirral’s Volunteer of the Year Award with the NHS
Student, Sean Hancox, was named Wirral’s Volunteer of the Year in recognition of his work for Wirral’s Victoria Central Health Centre last night at the Wirral Community NHS Trust ‘For You Thank You’ Staff Awards.
17 February 2014
Applications Open for The ABC Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Due to the success of our current cohort and the facilities we have at The School of Art & Design, we are expanding our provision for 2014/15 and are now inviting external applications for September 2014.
31 January 2014
Wirral’s Sixth Form College forges China University partnership
Wirral’s specialist sixth form college is building links with China after forming a partnership with the prestigious Soochow University High School.
23 January 2014
Another fantastic turnout at our second Open Evening of the year...
Students from across Wirral attended our Open Evening to find out about the wide range of choices and opportunities on offer at Wirral’s specialist sixth form college.
16 January 2014
War Veteran Presents Prizes for College Competition to Design D-Day Gala Poster
Graphic Art students at The Sixth Form College took part in a competition to design and produce an official poster for a 70th Anniversary, D-Day Gala Concert taking place in April 2014.
15 January 2014
Fourth Year of Youth Speaks Success for The Sixth Form College, Birkenhead
The Sixth Form College defended its local championship title for a fourth consecutive year taking first place out of the Senior Teams at this year’s annual Youth Speaks Competition.
13 January 2014
English Student Returns for Graduate Research
Former student of The Sixth Form College returns during her final year at Leeds University to conduct research...
11 December 2013
Geography Trip to Chirk and Pontcysyllte Aqueducts
AS Geography students spent an interesting day at the Chirk and Pontcysyllte Aqueducts as part of a recent field trip.
5 December 2013
Excellent turnout at our first Open Evening of the year...
The Sixth Form College hosted its first Open Evening on Wednesday 4th December. Students from across Wirral joined us at our Open Evening to find out more about the wide range of choices and opportunities we can offer as Wirral’s specialist sixth form college.
2 December 2013
The School of Art and Design official opening
Dame Lorna Muirhead, DBE, opened our New School of Art & Design on 27th November. The School houses fine art, graphics and textiles and will boost the aspirations of more than 250 students using the new facilities.
22 November 2013
Psychology 'Brain Day' with Dr Guy Sutton
Dr Guy Sutton from Nottingham University visited Psychology students at The Sixth Form College to give an indepth understanding into the workings of the brain and demonstrated a live sheep brain dissection.
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16 October 2013
Business Studies Trip: Alton Towers
Our AS Level and Level 3 BTEC Business Studies students visited the theme park to gain valuable insight into the Alton Towers brand and their business activities...
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