Image of British Champion Taekwon-Do Star Raising Funds to Compete in World Championships
19 October 2016

British Champion Taekwon-Do Star Raising Funds to Compete in World Championships

Multiple medal-winner martial artist, 17-year-old Aaron Bretland, needs to raise money within the next two weeks to travel to Canada and continue on his path to becoming a professional sportsman.
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13 October 2016

Careers Fair 2016

Nearly 60 companies, organisations and academic institutions from around the country visited to offer students specialist career advice as part of the College's Enrichment programme.
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27 September 2016

Duke of Edinburgh Students Beat Snowdonia Challenge for Gold Awards

Ten students completed the Expedition component of their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award in Snowdonia National Park.
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22 September 2016

Volunteering in Cambodia: The Trip of a Lifetime

Read Learning Support Assistant Johanne's account of her life-changing trip with ten of our students to volunteer in the Far East.
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20 September 2016

College Teacher & Taekwon-Do Instructor Takes Home World Championship Gold

Science teacher, Helen Bennett, overcame serious injury to claim martial art medals in event in Italy.
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25 August 2016

Grant Thornton Placement Gives Students First Taste of Professional Services

The international firm opened its Liver Building doors to Merseyside teenagers to get bright young minds onto the accountancy path.
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27 June 2016

Francis Starts Down the Business Path With Experience at KPMG

AS Level student, Francis Canning, is making full use of his subject choices and work placement opportunities to enhance his employability within his chosen field.
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9 June 2016

Prestigious Summer School Places Make Kyle's CV Even Stronger for University

First year Honours Programme student, Kyle Dean, has been offered places on residential summer schools at Queen's University Belfast and Lancaster University.
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26 May 2016

Cambodia Calls for Intrepid Volunteer Adventurers

Ten students and one teacher join a Camps International team to make a vital contribution in Cambodia, and they need your help!
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18 May 2016

National Citizen Service Volunteers Make a Real Difference in Community

A group of students have raised money for valuable local causes, and the NCS are back to recruit even more volunteers.
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11 May 2016

Anthony Nolan Trust Visit Lets Students Know How Easily They Can Save Lives

The charity talked about becoming stem cell donors to help save those with blood cancers like leukaemia, before returning to gather volunteers' names for the register.
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19 April 2016

Volunteering in South Africa Makes For An Unforgettable Experience

Six students travelled to Cape Town to coach football to thousands of local school children.
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9 February 2016

Every Penny Counts for College's Claire House Volunteers

Sixth Form College volunteers help count thousands of pounds worth of pennies in unusual donation to Claire House.
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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
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17 December 2015

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner Presents Awards to Law Students

Jane Kennedy speaks to Law students and Bar Mock Trial winners…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2 December 2015

Art Students Return from Inspirational Trip to Berlin

Students spent 5-days in Berlin to gain insight into how the history and culture of this unique city continues to shape the art and design work they produce.
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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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30 October 2015

Social Mobility Foundation Features Personal & Guidance Tutor in National Project

Personal & Guidance Tutor, Chas Knight, was interviewed by the Social Mobility Foundation exploring the Sixth Form College’s involvement with the organisation.
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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…
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16 October 2015

BSFC Football Team Success

The BSFC Girls Football Team continues to go from strength to strength after their second Merseyside win…
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9 October 2015

The Sixth Form College Volunteers Fair 2015

Representatives attended The Sixth Form College’s Volunteers Fair to offer advice and volunteering opportunities to students…
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8 October 2015

Students Support Wirral Food Bank and We Shall Overcome Weekend with BSFC Unplugged Event

Students & Staff at The Sixth Form College organised a session of live acoustic music & collected donations for Wirral’s Foodbank to support those affected by austerity…
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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…
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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.
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24 September 2015

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award – Final Expedition

Twenty-one Students took part in their qualifying expedition for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at The Snowdonia National Park last week...
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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…
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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…
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14 September 2015

Enrichment Fair 2015

Students were able to explore a variety of Enrichment Opportunities available at the College this term at our annual Enrichment Fair…
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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...
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28 August 2015

Kind-Hearted Student Spends Summer Volunteering in Uganda

Elizabeth Pennington spent 4 weeks over the summer in Mutungo, Uganda on a Volunteering Programme with International Volunteer HQ…
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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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30 July 2015

Aspiring Nurse Completes Valuable NHS Placement

Sixth Form College student and current Head Girl, Ellie Jones, recently completed a valuable work experience placement with the NHS at St Catherine's Heart Support Service...
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27 July 2015

Student takes part in University's Prestigious Gifted & Talented Scheme

Student, Lauren Francom, recently took part in a prestigious Gifted and Talented Programme at the University of Aberdeen to explore Higher Education opportunities...
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9 July 2015

Sixth Form Students Complete Placement at Unilever’s Research Laboratories

Eight students from The Sixth Form College are currently completing work experience placements at the Unilever Laboratories in Port Sunlight…
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2 April 2015

BSFC to Broadway – The Sixth Form College Variety Show

Performing Arts students at The Sixth Form College performed in their own College Variety Show…
Image of Inspirational Iceland visit for Sixth Form College Geography students
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
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20 March 2015

Students gain valuable Careers Guidance at The Sixth Form College’s Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair

The Sixth Form College invited a wide range of Employers and Apprenticeship providers to speak to students considering alternative options to Higher Education after their studies…
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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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9 March 2015

Sixth Form College Student Represents Wirral at Merseyside School’s Cross Country Championships

First Year Sports Student, Nicola Harris, took part in the Merseyside School’s Cross Country Championship, finishing in 6th place overall and was the first home for the Wirral team...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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.
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9 January 2015

Students explore ways they can Do More this New Year at our Annual Do More Fair

College clubs, societies & outside organisations attended The Sixth Form College Do More Fair this week offering students a range of enrichment opportunities to get involved with in 2015…
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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…
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17 December 2014

WIRRAL STUDENTS RECOGNISED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AT CHESTER CATHEDRAL

Students from the Sixth Form College in Birkenhead attended a glittering ceremony at Chester Cathedral to graduate from the National Citizenship Scheme (NCS).
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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…
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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…
Image of Art Foundation Students at The Sixth Form College visit Berlin’s Art Community
4 December 2014

Art Foundation Students at The Sixth Form College visit Berlin’s Art Community

Students studying the Foundation Diploma in Art Design and Media at The Sixth Form College visited Berlin, Germany to learn how the City’s history has impacted on their Art Community…
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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…
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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…
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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).
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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...
Image of The Great BSFC Bake Off for Breakthrough Breast Cancer
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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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23 September 2014

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award - Final Expedition

Twenty-One Students took part in their qualifying expedition for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at The Snowdonia National Park last week...
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17 September 2014

Enrichment Fair 2014

Students were able to explore a diverse range of Enrichment Opportunities including volunteering opportunities and much more at one of our largest Enrichment Fairs so far…
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12 September 2014

Sixth Form College Students Greet the Earl of Wessex at Memorial Unveiling

Sixth Form College students & Air Cadets, Joe Pownall & Natalie Buckles attended the unveiling of a First World War Memorial at Birkenhead’s Royal British Legion attended by The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward.
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11 July 2014

BSFC Tour Team Complete Cycle Challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust

A team of staff & students from The Sixth Form College took on the first leg of the world’s most famous Cycle Race, Le Tour de France, to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Charity…
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19 June 2014

Assistant Principal Swims to Success – and is Set to Take on a New Challenge!

We would like to congratulate our Assistant Principal, Kate Rigby, on her fantastic swimming achievement last week and wish her luck in her next big challenge…
Image of BSFC Team George push raises cash for sick Wirral youngster
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.
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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...
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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.
Image of Wirral Sixth Form College student to take part in a prestigious US study programme
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.
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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...
Image of Students at The Sixth Form College return from trip to Unesco World Heritage site in Spain
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.
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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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