bsfc open evening programme

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6.15pm & 7.00pm - Principal’s Talk - Principal Kathryn Podmore & Deputy Principal Mike Kilbride

Located in the Drama Studio

7.00pm - Honours Programme - Supporting High Achieving Students, Assistant Principal Kate Rigby

Located in Hub 1

6.45pm - Learning Support - Supporting students with additional needs, Head of Learning Support,

Sharon Kieran - Located in the Learning Assistance Base (LAB)

Welcome to our Open Event...

Pick up a Prospectus

We are Wirral’s Number One Sixth Form and I am delighted that you are joining us here this evening to find out more

about the outstanding results and opportunities we are able to offer young people in Wirral.

Students choose to join from every school in Wirral as they recognise the

breadth of choice, opportunities and advantages we are able to offer over other

sixth forms.

I am proud of our students and how we support them making the transition

from school to adulthood and help them to develop as young adults. Our

students graduate from the sixth form fully prepared and best-placed for their

future academic studies or employment. During the course of the evening you

will have an opportunity to speak to them individually about why they are so

proud to be a student at the sixth form college.

Kathryn Podmore Principal

The Centre of Academic Excellencewww.bsfc.ac.uk

We hope you enjoy this evening and finding out more on what makes us Wirral’s Number One Sixth Form.

Our staff are specialists in their respective subjects and at teaching A Levels

and BTECs. Together we are passionate about ensuring the highest academic

outcomes for our students and ensuring that they are fully supported to

maximise their potential. You will also see that we have invested significantly

in new facilities over the last two years to enhance our learning

environments.

Head to Hub 1 & Hub 2: See the facilities available in our Learning Resource

Centre and Microsoft Training Academy Suite...

Come & visit the Hub tonight - just ask a member of

staff or a student ambassador we’ll be more than happy

to show you the way!The Hub is The Centre of your Learning

Over 230

computers

and study

spaces A dedicated

Microsoft

Training

Room

Careers &

Magazine

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Our Prospectus contains everything you need to

know about The Sixth Form College, including a full

list of the wide range of courses and qualifications

we offer. You can order a Prospectus online

(www.bsfc.ac.uk) or by contacting our Admissions

team: (0151-652-5575)

The Sixth Form College offers the widest choice

of A Level and BTEC options in Wirral and we can

tailor your timetable to accommodate virtually

all combinations of student choices.

Our Open Evenings are an excellent opportunity

for you to take a look around at our fantastic new

facilities; speak with subject tutors about what their

courses can offer you; and meet our current students

to find out what Sixth Form College life is like!

You can apply for The Sixth Form College by filling

in an Application form at one of our Open Evenings

or requesting a form from our Admissions team

(0151 652-5575). You can also Apply Online at

bsfc.ac.uk. If you would like any help or guidance

when completing your Application, please do not

hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help!

Once we have received your Application, we will

invite you to attend one of our Interview Evenings.

This is a chance for us to get to know you and for

you to ask any important questions you may have

about the College, our Admissions process or your

chosen subjects.

After your interview our Admissions team

will review your Application. If successful

you will receive your offer within 7 days.

If you couldn’t make our Open Evening or you

would like to take another look around the

College, why not take advantage of one of our

guided tours! There will be a talk by our

Admissions team followed by a full tour of our

facilities. This is the perfect opportunity for

you to familiarise yourself with the college

prior to your New Student Induction Day.

If you haven’t already, now would be the

perfect time to Like us on Facebook and

Follow us on Twitter to receive updates and

news on what is happening at The Sixth Form

College and interact with other students!

Explore the day in the life of a Sixth Form College

student! At your New Student Induction you will be

able to meet your tutors and fellow students, attend

taster sessions in your chosen subjects, plus many

more activities throughout the day.

At your Enrolment Appointment we will

discuss your GCSE results and confirm your

final programme of study.

Once you have become a student at The Sixth

Form College, there are a whole host of Enrichment

activities you can get involved with, from Sporting

activities to earning your Duke of Edinburgh Gold

Award. We hold Enrichment fairs throughout the year

to help you find an activity suitable for you. For more

information, visit our website: www.bsfc.ac.uk.

Follow the arrows for your

step-by-step guide to

applying to The Sixth

Form College:

#BSFCFacts

The Sixth Form College Application Process

Not sure what courses are for you?

Our Career Pathway guides can help you decide what courses suit

your ambitions based on the career sectors you are interested in:

Business, Finance and Law

Career pathways in…

Creative Arts and Media


Education, Health Care and Public Services


Engineering and Maths


ICT and Computing


Science


Sports, Tourism and Leisure


Teenagers at sixth form colleges

were 7 per cent more likely to be

awarded A* or A. They were also

more likely to pass at AS level.

You can also view our Career Pathways and a full

list of the courses available online at:

Pick up our

Pathways at the

Admissions Help

Desk, located in

the Conference

Space

bsfc.ac.uk The Sixth Form College

outperformed 95% of other

A Level providers in 2015 for

the value-added to students’

grades and performance.

According to the 2012 study by the University of Southampton

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Parking Notice - Due to the limited nature of the parking available around the College campus, we respectfully ask that you consider the local

residents of Claughton village when parking your vehicles and to please ensure you do not block entry/exit to any local residents driveways.

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Information Stand Locations:

Head to the Conference Space

Admissions Helpdesk

Getting to College

Financial Support

Main Corridor, C & E Corridor

Honours Programme & University Progression

Student Ambassadors

Enrichment Opportunities

Pastoral Support

Subject Locations:

Additional Support for Learning

and find out more about opportunities such as our...for information & advice from our expert team:

Speak to our students & staff on

Mindfulness

Hub & Microsoft Training Academy

According to the 2012 study by the University of Southampton

Art & Design - The School of Art & DesignFine Art / Graphic Art / Textiles / Art & Design Level 2 /

Foundation Diploma in Art Design & Media

Applied Science - A5

Biology - A4

Chemistry - A1

Science - A Rooms

Physics - A7

Business Studies - J4

Economics - J4

Business & Economics - J Rooms

Computer Science - F7ICT - F6

Computer Science & ICT - F Rooms

Dance - B8

Drama & Theatre Studies - B8

English, Dance, Drama & Theatre

Studies & Music - B Rooms

English (Language/Literature) - B2

Film & Media Studies - L Rooms

Film Studies - L3/L4

Media Studies - L3/L4

Modern Languages - H RoomsFrench - H2

Spanish - H2

Humanities - K RoomsGeography - K3

Government & Politics - K4

History - K4

Law - K2

Religious Studies - K5

Sociology - K1

Health & Social Care, Design

Technology & Psychology - C Rooms

Health & Social Care - C4

Psychology - C9 & Psychology Study Area

Music - B8

Mathematics - N4

Mathematics - N Rooms

Sport & Physical Education - G2

Sport & P.E. - G Rooms

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Students at sixth form

colleges are significantly

more likely to achieve top

grades at A Level than those

who stay on at their schools.

Exams Advice

(including Medical & Forensic Science)

Design Technology - C6/C7

In 2015, results at the College have increased for the ninth consecutive year, with more than 1,000

individual exam successes at A Level and more students than ever before achieving prestigious A*,

A and B grades with a 6% high grades increase.

Individual Successes in 2015:

Outstanding Achievements

Kirsty McLaren -

now studying

in the USA!

Chloe achieved A* grades in Economics & Law and A’s in Mathematics and

General Studies. Chloe completed a prestigious work experience placement

at J.P Morgan during her time at College and is now studying Accountancy

at Nottingham University.

Chloe Spree

Kirsty received a $200,000 grant to study in the USA through the Social Mobility Foundation which

she discovered through the College’s Honours Programme scheme. Kirsty was Head Student at the

College for 2014/15 and achieved A’s in Geography, English Language and General Studies and a B in

Sociology.

Joseph Murphy

Joseph completed a placement at JP Morgan in London during his time at the College. He achieved A*

grades in Economics and Biology and an A grade in Maths. Joseph is now studying Economics and

Finance at Bristol University.

Melanie Squires -

A* A* A*

Melanie achieved A* grades in English Language, English Literature and History

and was awarded the prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement at the Class

of 2015’s Graduation Ceremony at The Floral Pavilion. Melanie is now studying

English with Creative Writing at Newcastle University.

Ashleigh successfully gained a place on a highly sought after Higher ICT

Apprenticeship with Unilever and will gain a Foundation Degree in Computing

and IT practice and a Level 4 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and

Telecoms professionals.

Ashleigh Boden

Max Palmer

Max achieved A* grades in Maths and Graphics and an A in Film Studies. He also took part

in a group project with six of his fellow students to produce a film for the British Film

Institute (BFI) which was screened at the BFI in London and the FACT cinema in Liverpool.

The group, which included Max, Luke Ravenscroft, Dasha Kruglyakova, Hannah Matthews,

Christopher White, Elizabeth Pennington and Megan Ritchie were awarded the prize for

Outstanding Artistic Achievement at the Class of 2015’s Graduation Ceremony. Max is

now studying the Foundation Diploma in the College’s School of Art & Design.

We are in the

for AS Resultsnationally

Students who

Gariq Johnson &

Michael Thompson

were selected to

represent Great Britain

in the American

Football Under 19’s

team during their time

at the College. Both are

now studying at

Stirling University to

continue with the

Sport. Gariq gained a

scholarship place to

study Sports Science

and Michael is

studying Criminology.

Gariq

Michael

Phoebe Harrison - now

studying French & Spanish

at Oxford UniversityRhain Davies -

now studying Law at

Leeds University

Rhain gained a scholarship placement

with Carpenters Solicitors in

Birkenhead during his

time at College.

Rhain achieved A

grades in Law and

History and an A* in

Sociology at A Level.

Meg Earl

Meg successfully gained a place on a Legal

Higher Apprenticeship at international Law

Firm, Hill Dickinson.

Phoebe Cameron -

now studying Dentistry at

the University of Leeds

Shobhit Kisku -

now studying Astrophysics at

the University of Liverpool

Esther Alawode took part in many

extra-curricular activities with the

College’s Law department during her

time here, including the Bar Mock

Trials at Liverpool Crown Court & the

Wirral Youth Parliament. Esther

gained a scholarship place at

prestigious Law Firm, Weightmans

Solicitors in Liverpool, along with 3

other Sixth Form College students,

Molly Woods, Alice Oyesola and

Emma Donnelly. Each student

completed a weeks work experience

at the firm, shadowing professional

solicitors. Esther is now studying

Law at Leicester University and has

ambitions of becoming a Barrister.

Students on

Law Placement

Esther Alawode

Max Anderson

Max achieved an A* in Maths and A

grades in Chemistry and Physics. He is

now studying Physics at Bath University

and has ambitions of becoming a

Fighter Pilot in the RAF

Georgia Garland

Georgia is now studying Law at the University of Liverpool.

Georgia completed several work experience placements

during her time at College including a week’s experience at

Weightmans Solicitors during her first year and a

scholarship scheme at Liverpool’s Exchange Chambers

in the summer.

Mollie-May Cartwright -

now studying Psychology at

the University of Liverpool

Ben Green -

now studying a Masters in

Mathematics at Liverpool

University

Rhys Cullen-Lloyd

now studying Mechanical &

Marine Engineering at

John Moores University

Phoebe achieved A grades in A Level

French, Spanish and History.

Ben achieved A grades

in A Level Mathematics

and Chemistry and a B

in Computing.

Mollie-May achieved A

grades in Dance, ICT

and Psychology.

Rhys achieved an A* in

Mathematics, an A in

Further Mathematics

and a C in Physics.

Phoebe achieved A grades

in Biology and Psychology

and a B in Chemistry.

Shobhit achieved A’s in

Further Mathematics AS &

A2 and a B in Physics.

Fire Evacuation Procedures

In the event of an emergency, a loud alarm will sound continuously.

If you are in a room with a fire door, use that exit. If there is no fire

door, leave the room and follow the fire evacuation signs to the

nearest exit.Walk to the assembly area, which is the nearest car park

to your exit.

Those of you who rely on the use of lifts should proceed to

the nearest safe haven and wait for assistance.

DO NOT in any circumstances:

Go to any other part of the building to collect personal belongings. Use the lifts or re-enter the building until given the all-clear.

If you require medical assistance:

Please inform a member of staff immediately.

Trained first-aiders are on site all evening.

A photographer will be present this evening taking images for the college’s website and social media

pages. If you do not wish to be photographed then please inform a member of staff at the welcome desk.

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