Birkenhead School is hosting a virtual open event for new sixth form applicants on Tuesday, January 26.
The school is looking to widen its accessibility over the coming years by offering Sixth Form Access Scholarships for students outside of the independent school system.
Students who wish to apply need to impress at interview, have a good and positive attitude, a desire to seek out opportunities and be predicted excellent GCSE grades at 7-9.
Paul Vicars, Headmaster at Birkenhead School, said: “These are exciting times at Birkenhead School. The last year has been tough for society as a whole but the students’ approach to remote learning, their desire to learn and resilience to disruption since the September return has been both humbling and uplifting.
“We are passionate about broadening accessibility to a Birkenhead School education at every opportunity, one that places a positive attitude and commitment to a broad co-curricular offering alongside academic excellence for all.”
The school wants to open up the academic offering to those who may not have yet had the opportunity to access what independent education offers.
To accommodate the growth of student numbers, a refurbishment of their Sixth Form Centre will take place over the next 18 months.
Louise Smeaton, Head of Sixth Form, said: “Naturally, we are extremely proud of our academic success, but being a member of the Sixth Form is about so much more than examination results, and the opportunities offered outside of the classroom are designed to inspire creativity, encourage self-discipline and develop leadership.”
Anyone interested in joining the Sixth Form at Birkenhead School or applying for an Access Scholarship is encouraged to contact Ms Smeaton, Head of Sixth Form, for an informal discussion via seniorsadmissions@birkenheadschool.co.uk.
The School is hosting a Virtual Open Event for new applicants on Tuesday, January 26 and the deadline for applications is Thursday, February 11.
Further information is available at www.birkenheadschool.co.uk
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