--- title: "The Student Voice" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice" school: "Birkenhead Sixth Form College" --- [![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/BSFC_FC_RGB(1).png)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/birkenheadsixthformcollege) - [X](http://www.twitter.com/BSFC) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0mV-sqmiu8V_19dpFY3Zw) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bsfc_/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bsfc_college) [Apply Now](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/application-form) ![OFSTED](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/theme/birkenhead/img/ofsted_new.png) # The Student Voice ## [Student Ambassadors' production of 'Annie' goes down a storm](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-12-20-12-19-07-student-ambassadors-production-of-annie-goes-down-a-storm) ![Image of Student Ambassadors' production of 'Annie' goes down a storm](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/For_web.jpg) **Our team of Student Ambassadors decided to give us a Christmas treat and put on a production of the classic musical ‘Annie’ for our entertainment.** **Without any staff input and completely off their own bats, the group of amateur actors put on a slick and extremely amusing show, incorporating…** **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-12-20-12-19-07-student-ambassadors-production-of-annie-goes-down-a-storm) ## [Geographers brave the elements for Lake District fieldwork](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-03-28-15-43-09-geographers-brave-the-elements-for-lake-district-fieldwork) ![Image of Geographers brave the elements for Lake District fieldwork](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Geog_Main_Pic.jpg) **As the ‘Beast from the East’ descended upon Britain, 40 intrepid student Geographers made their way to the wilds of the Lake District to undertake the research for the NEA (Non-Exam Assessment, or coursework) element of their A Level.** **The Grade II listed Castle Head country house in…** **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-03-28-15-43-09-geographers-brave-the-elements-for-lake-district-fieldwork) ## [My work placement with Unilever by Crina Pricop](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-03-14-11-26-41-my-work-placement-with-unilever-by-crina-pricop) ![Image of My work placement with Unilever by Crina Pricop](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Crina.jpg) **Though the summer holiday is a good time for rest and recuperation after students' first year at the College, it's also a crucial period to strengthen your CV and gain hands-on experience outside of the classroom to make you an even stronger candidate for university or employment after finishing A…** **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-03-14-11-26-41-my-work-placement-with-unilever-by-crina-pricop) ## [Our trip to Paris by Alexis Arrowsmith](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-03-12-12-16-31-our-trip-to-paris-by-alexis-arrowsmith) ![Image of Our trip to Paris by Alexis Arrowsmith](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Main_Pic(3).jpg) **Alexis was one of the College's French students who recently visited Paris to experience life in French schools and soak up 'La Culture Parissiene'.** The first full day in Paris, we spent the day in a French lycée, with students of a similar age to our College. We took part in lessons in a… **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-03-12-12-16-31-our-trip-to-paris-by-alexis-arrowsmith) ## [My visit to Oriel College in Oxford by Hamza Jouma](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-02-19-11-03-58-my-visit-to-oriel-college-in-oxford-by-hamza-jouma) ![Image of My visit to Oriel College in Oxford by Hamza Jouma](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Collage(3).jpg) *Every year, Oxford University organises a programme called ‘Medicine Outreach Day’. It’s a selective scheme with one goal which is informing students about the University and giving a specific insight about Medicine as a career and the lives of medical students. I didn’t know about this programme…* **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2018-02-19-11-03-58-my-visit-to-oriel-college-in-oxford-by-hamza-jouma) ## [My interview at Oxford University - Hannah Stuthridge](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-12-20-11-33-36-my-interview-at-oxford-university-hannah-stuthridge) ![Image of My interview at Oxford University - Hannah Stuthridge](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Hannah_Stuthridge.jpg) **Hannah was one of five students from the College who applied to either Oxford or Cambridge University and was invited to interview for a place. Whilst she now faces an anxious wait to find out if she was successful, Hannah has written about the 'once in a lifetime' experience of being part of the…** **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-12-20-11-33-36-my-interview-at-oxford-university-hannah-stuthridge) ## [Read the second edition of the new student newspaper, 'Birkenhead Beat'](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-11-28-09-12-20-read-the-second-edition-of-the-new-student-newspaper-birkenhead-beat) **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-11-28-09-12-20-read-the-second-edition-of-the-new-student-newspaper-birkenhead-beat) ## [Four Law students write about their '#lawsome' trips to London and Manchester](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-11-06-12-13-26-four-law-students-write-about-their-lawsome-trips-to-london-and-manchester) ![Image of Four Law students write about their '#lawsome' trips to London and Manchester](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Collage(2).jpg) Zivana, Dom, Ashlea and Fay were among a party of Law students who recently visited London and Manchester to further their insight into the subject. London encompassed visits to the some iconic and important institutions while the Manchester trip was to help students prepare for the impending Bar… **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-11-06-12-13-26-four-law-students-write-about-their-lawsome-trips-to-london-and-manchester) ## [Our Youth Voice Conference experience, by Jack Fitzpatrick & Harry Gorman](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-10-25-09-35-36-our-youth-voice-conference-experience-by-jack-fitzpatrick-harry-gorman) ![Image of Our Youth Voice Conference experience, by Jack Fitzpatrick & Harry Gorman](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Wallasey.jpg) #### Jack Fitzpatrick: Last Tuesday, a group of first year Politics students attended the Youth Voice Conference at Wallasey Town Hall. We had put forward motions that we were going to discuss throughout the day and in a debate in the Chambers in the afternoon. The theme of the conference this year… **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-10-25-09-35-36-our-youth-voice-conference-experience-by-jack-fitzpatrick-harry-gorman) ## ['GOLEM' - A review by Rebecca Thomson](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-10-24-15-48-04-golem-a-review-by-rebecca-thomson) ![Image of 'GOLEM' - A review by Rebecca Thomson](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Golem__.jpg) Earlier this week, a few first and second years (including me) went along to the Playhouse Theatre in Liverpool to see a production of Golem: an original play by the theatre company ‘1927’, first performed in 2014. I was slightly tentative at first because I’d only seen the trailer for it which… **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-10-24-15-48-04-golem-a-review-by-rebecca-thomson) ## [BLOG: Bethany's campaign to make nurse Pip a hospital hero](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-10-10-09-52-56-blog-bethany-s-campaign-to-make-nurse-pip-a-hospital-hero) ![Image of BLOG: Bethany's campaign to make nurse Pip a hospital hero](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Untitled-3.jpg) I wanted the opportunity to showcase what I'm about to tell you because I don't think our nurses and our NHS get enough recognition for the outstanding work that they do. Unfortunately, in March 2017, I was diagnosed with a rare & aggressive tumour in my knee. Prior to it being discovered, I… **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-10-10-09-52-56-blog-bethany-s-campaign-to-make-nurse-pip-a-hospital-hero) ## [Law students gain career insights with Carpenters work placements](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-09-18-13-14-24-law-students-gain-career-insights-with-carpenters-work-placements) ![Image of Law students gain career insights with Carpenters work placements](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/blog/Carpenters_Photo.jpg) Over the summer, three first year Law students earned prestigious work placements with the local law firm [Carpenters](http://www.carpenters-law.co.uk/), which is an industry-leader in claim services to the insurance industry and its customers. The College has worked with Carpenters for a number of years, giving students invaluable… **Category:** [The Student Voice](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice) [read more...](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2017-09-18-13-14-24-law-students-gain-career-insights-with-carpenters-work-placements) - - 1 - [2](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice/page:2) - [page:2](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/category/the-student-voice/page:2) ### [Latest News](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news) [![Image of Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Halloween_Fest_26_-_Photo_Montage.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) 26 October 2026 #### [Halloween Fest brings spooky fun to College](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2026-10-26-halloween-fest-brings-spooky-fun-to-college) ### [Upcoming Events](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events) [![Image of Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/events/Edited_Top_3.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) 26 November 2026 #### [Open Evening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/events/2026-11-26-open-evening) ### [Blog](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog) [![Image of Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/blog/IMG_0394.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) 6 March 2025 #### [Students Secure 3rd Place in Merseyside Police Cyber Challenger 2025](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/blog/2025-03-06-10-26-00-students-secure-3rd-place-in-merseyside-police-cyber-challenger-2025) [Tweets by BSFC](https://twitter.com/BSFC) ![Top 3](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Top_3_Footer.jpg) ![Educate Awards - Most Inspirational Sixth Form](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Most_Inspirational_Winner_-_Banner_Rounded_Corners(1).jpg) ![Educate North College of the Year 2023](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/College_of_the_Year_Badge_-_Banner.jpg) [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Ofsted_Outstanding_OP_Colour.png)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50248883) [![TES Shortlist](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/For_Website_Partner.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2018-02-26-college-wins-national-sixth-form-college-of-the-year-award) [![Quality in Careers](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Quality_in_Careers_Standard_-_JPEG.jpg)](https://www.qualityincareers.org.uk/) ![CE Certified](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/new_ce_badge.png) [![Sixth Form Colleges Association](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/SFCA.jpg)](http://www.sixthformcolleges.org/) ![AoC](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/Without_Border.jpg) [![Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/partners/DofE-logo-gunmetal-full-RGB_(504x800)_(403x640).jpg)](http://www.dofe.org/) ![Birkenhead Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/images/logo/logo-white(2).png) © Copyright 2011–2026 Birkenhead Sixth Form College All rights reserved. **Birkenhead Sixth Form College** Park Road West, Claughton Wirral, Merseyside, CH43 8SQ Tel: 0151 652 5575 Email: School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)