--- title: "News: Birkenhead" url: "https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/tag/birkenhead" 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) # News: Birkenhead [![Image of Record Turnout at Wirral’s No1 Sixth Form Open Evening](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Collage_for_News_Story(3).jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-11-12-record-turnout-at-wirral-s-no1-sixth-form-open-evening) 12 November 2015 #### [Record Turnout at Wirral’s No1 Sixth Form Open Evening](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-11-12-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… [![Image of Graduation Ceremony 2015](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Collage__for_Grad.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-09-11-graduation-ceremony-2015) 11 September 2015 #### [Graduation Ceremony 2015](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-09-11-graduation-ceremony-2015) We held a Graduation Ceremony to honour our Class of 2015 and their recent success… [![Image of Exceptional Results with record numbers of straight A Students from Wirral’s largest A Level provider](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Results_Day_Montage_(with_Logo).jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-08-13-exceptional-results-with-record-numbers-of-straight-a-students-from-wirral-s-largest-a-le) 13 August 2015 #### [Exceptional Results with record numbers of straight A Students from Wirral’s largest A Level provider](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-08-13-exceptional-results-with-record-numbers-of-straight-a-students-from-wirral-s-largest-a-le) The Sixth Form College is celebrating after 1050 students achieved success in their A Level exams (AS and A2).. [![Image of Aspiring Nurse Completes Valuable NHS Placement](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_9739.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-07-30-aspiring-nurse-completes-valuable-nhs-placement) 30 July 2015 #### [Aspiring Nurse Completes Valuable NHS Placement](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-07-30-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... [![Image of The School of Art & Design Summer Exhibition 2015](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/Collage_for_News_Story.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-07-03-the-school-of-art-design-summer-exhibition-2015) 3 July 2015 #### [The School of Art & Design Summer Exhibition 2015](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-07-03-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… [![Image of Inspirational Iceland visit for Sixth Form College Geography students](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/DSCF3798.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-03-31-inspirational-iceland-visit-for-sixth-form-college-geography-students) 31 March 2015 #### [Inspirational Iceland visit for Sixth Form College Geography students](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-03-31-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. [![Image of Students gain valuable Careers Guidance at The Sixth Form College’s Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair ](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_5702.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-03-20-students-gain-valuable-careers-guidance-at-the-sixth-form-college-s-jobs-and-apprenticesh) 20 March 2015 #### [Students gain valuable Careers Guidance at The Sixth Form College’s Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair ](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-03-20-students-gain-valuable-careers-guidance-at-the-sixth-form-college-s-jobs-and-apprenticesh) 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… [![Image of Students and their Parents enjoyed visiting The Sixth Form College for our Open Morning Event](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_5551.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-03-16-students-and-their-parents-enjoyed-visiting-the-sixth-form-college-for-our-open-morning-e) 16 March 2015 #### [Students and their Parents enjoyed visiting The Sixth Form College for our Open Morning Event](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-03-16-students-and-their-parents-enjoyed-visiting-the-sixth-form-college-for-our-open-morning-e) Year 10 and 11 Students and their Parents from across Wirral and Merseyside enjoyed an informative morning at our Saturday Open Event… [![Image of Students Receive Expert Advice from Universities at The Sixth Form College](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_4597.JPG)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-02-12-students-receive-expert-advice-from-universities-at-the-sixth-form-college) 12 February 2015 #### [Students Receive Expert Advice from Universities at The Sixth Form College](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-02-12-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… [![Image of A-Level History Students Explore Historical Sites on Trip to Berlin](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_2611sm.jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-02-06-a-level-history-students-explore-historical-sites-on-trip-to-berlin) 6 February 2015 #### [A-Level History Students Explore Historical Sites on Trip to Berlin](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-02-06-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... [![Image of Sixth Form College Student Wins $200,000 Funded Place at US University](https://files.schudio.com/birkenhead/imagecache/750x480c/news/IMG_1999web(1).jpg)](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-02-05-sixth-form-college-student-wins-200-000-funded-place-at-us-university) 5 February 2015 #### [Sixth Form College Student Wins $200,000 Funded Place at US University](https://www.bsfc.ac.uk/news/2015-02-05-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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