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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
16 October 2015
BSFC Football Team Success
The BSFC Girls Football Team continues to go from strength to strength after their second Merseyside win…
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…
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…
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.
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...
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…
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…
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...
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…
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…
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...
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...
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…
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…
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.
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
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…
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...
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...
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…
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...
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...
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...
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.
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…
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…
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).
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…
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…
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…
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).
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.
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...
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.