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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL ’ S ‘ BE INSPIRED ’ PROGRAMME
COMMONWEALTH CHAMPION VISITS BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL
' Be Inspired ' is a Birkenhead School Community Programme with a focus on social mobility through education . Academically inquisitive children in Year 5 at local primary schools are invited to attend the programme on four Saturdays during May and June .
Birkenhead School launched the ‘ Be Inspired ’ programme last year , at a time when preparing young children could not have been more critical given recent lockdowns , and is designed to help pupils prepare for secondary school and the 11 +.
Teachers and parents are invited to nominate children who will be invited to attend all four weekly sessions , during which they will get to try new subjects and activities , as well as building on the national curriculum in primary schools . Alongside academic subjects , children will have an opportunity to take part in a variety of team and individual sports using Birkenhead School ’ s sporting facilities and also have sessions on preparation for interviews and public speaking . Lessons will be led by teachers from the school , supported by Sixth Form pupils , who will act as mentors for the younger children academically , as well as offering advice on aspiration , university and confidence .
Paul Vicars , Headmaster , comments : “ As a school our aim is to inspire as many youngsters as possible whether it be our own pupils or those in the local community . We were delighted with the response to the programme last year , and hope that through the range of academic , sports and creative pursuits , that we were able to help prepare the pupils to thrive in their new secondary schools .”
Birkenhead School is a leading independent school located in Oxton , Wirral and ‘ Be Inspired ’ is the latest in a number of charity and community initiatives over recent years . Applications are invited from local schools and parents and further information is available by contacting Jenny Hughes jlh @ birkenheadschool . co . uk . Transport , breakfast and lunch will be provided .
Deadline for Applications : Friday 8th April
Programme Dates : Saturday 28th May , 9.30am - 1.30pm Saturday 11th June , 9.30am - 1.30pm Saturday 18th June , 9.30am - 1.30pm Saturday 25th June , 9.30am - 1.30pm
Birkenhead School pupils recently enjoyed a day with Commonwealth Boxing Champion , Stacey Copeland , as part of the School ’ s Inspiring Talks Series .
Stacey has represented England in both football and boxing and in 2018 she made history when she became the first ever British woman to win the Commonwealth title . As a footballer she represented England U18s , playing in an FA cup final . As an amateur boxer Stacey won a European silver medal and national Championship and she currently presents ‘ The Dead Good Show ’ and ‘ The Sunday Sports Show ’ on BBC Radio Merseyside .
Stacey delivered a series of talks , throughout the day , to pupils from Year 5 upwards across Prep and Seniors . She spoke with passion about her life experiences and shared with the audiences her drive and commitment to succeed ( and win !), handling setbacks ; whilst also breaking down barriers and stereotypes .
Stacey is an experienced public speaker , having spoken at the United Nations and European Parliament about women in sport , along with TEDx talks . In 2017 , Stacey set up the charity ‘ Pave the Way ’ with the aim of creating a world where gender is never a barrier to human potential ; working to spark social change in attitudes so that everyone can be free to pursue their passions regardless of gender .
Stacey is the latest speaker in the School ’ s Inspiring Talks Series , which sees high-profile individuals visit the School to speak to students and the wider community . During the current academic year , guests have included TV Presenter and Chefs , Rick Stein and Nisha Katona , plus virtual talks for World Book Day with Aisling Fowler , author of ‘ Fireborn ’, and Hannah Gold , author of ‘ Last Bear ’.
To find out more about Birkenhead School or to organise a personalised visit , please contact Ms Julie Hopper , PA to the Headmaster , jjh @ birkenheadschool . co . uk . The School is holding an Open Day on Saturday 7th May from 11am to 2pm and further information can be found on visit . birkenheadschool . co . uk .
Taster and Assessment Days for entry to Prep and Seniors are being held in May and June .
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