The sports hall was buzzing as students cheered on their teachers in a series of highly competitive (and often hilarious) sets. Thanks to the incredible turnout and the generosity of our school community, the event was a resounding success.

Organised by the Inclusion Team, this week is dedicated to celebrating the qualities that make our community strong: empathy, respectful behaviour, and building positive relationships. 

In Loving Memory of Rita This event is being held in loving memory of Rita. To honour her spirit, we will be focusing on how we can accept others exactly as they are and support one another.

Get Involved!

• Drop in Sessions will take place on the Mezzanine. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday sessions will be run by the Inclusion Team, Thursday's session will be run by Jo Seggie (HSIS) which will focus on healthy relationships. 
• Craft Sessions will take place on Tuesday and Thursday in F105.
• Sixth Form session will take place in the Sixth Form block reception area, 13:10-13:40 on Thursday. (run by Helen and Mrs Byrne). 

Everyone is welcome to join in. Let’s come together to make this a wonderful week of kindness across the whole school community! We are suggesting a donation of 50p from participants. All funds raised will go towards Rita's reading table. 

From creative crafts to fun interactive games, the variety of stalls was a highlight of the day. Shoppers were treated to a brilliant selection, such as hand-crafted Parachute Cord Bracelets and 'Worry Dolls' for sharing secrets. Another crowd favourite was the 'Positive Pins'—custom badges designed to spread a little extra kindness around the school.

The team showed fantastic skill and determination, remaining unbeaten throughout the entire event. With four wins and one draw, they secured their spot as the overall tournament champions.

Coming out on top in such a competitive field is a brilliant achievement. We are incredibly proud of the teamwork and sportsmanship shown by every player.

Well done, Year 7—keep up the amazing effort!

Representing Manchester City U14 Girls, Amber-Rose took on elite teams from across the globe in this world-renowned tournament. After a series of fantastic performances, her team emerged as the overall tournament Winners!

Harper’s hard work and dedication have led to some truly outstanding milestones:

Rita played a truly special role in the lives of our students, staff and parents/carers. Whether supporting a young child taking their first steps in literacy or helping older students build confidence through reading, her gentle presence made a lasting difference across our whole school.

To reach this final stage, every student first pitched their concepts to their classmates. The ideas we saw in the final were the "best of the best," selected for their creativity, feasibility, and presentation.

Supported by the LJMU Outreach Team, Dr. Gaskell brought the magic of the laboratory directly to our school. Moving from her usual university lecture halls to BHSA Junior School, she provided our students with a unique opportunity to step outside the standard curriculum and explore science in a hands-on, professional way.

Showing true athletic resilience, she spent a day in recovery and returned to the course for the next four days to tackle a gruelling route of sand, steep hills, and challenging sea waves. Her hard work and grit resulted in an outstanding set of results:

• Triathle Individual: Emily finished 4th overall (1st GB girl), securing a Team Silver medal.

• Laser Run Relay: A fantastic performance to earn a Relay Bronze medal.

• Laser Run Individual: A 7th place finish (1st GB girl), helping her team to another Team Silver medal.

Emily returns to school with two Team Silvers and a Bronze medal. From navigating big waves to mastering the laser shoot, she has gained invaluable experience on the international stage. Congratulations, Emily, on your incredible achievements!

We would like to invite all members of our school and local community to the BHSA Christmas Fair! Join us in the Senior School Building this Friday for an evening packed with festive fun. Highlights include a Hamper Raffle, Tombolas, Santa's Grotto, Games, Crafts, Food, Music, and much more holiday excitement. Come celebrate the start of the festive season with us!

The dark, narrow corridors of the shelter provided the perfect, eerie backdrop for the event. The tour was brought to life (and death!) by our talented sixth formers, who donned gruesome costumes and terrifying makeup to become a host of frightening figures. Groups of younger students were guided through the winding tunnels, encountering scary characters lurking in the shadows at every turn.

A huge congratulations to the prefect team for arranging such a memorable and fun-filled event that brought together students from across the whole school community.

For free, confidential advice, you can call their Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544 or visit youngminds.org.uk/parents-helpline.

Students enjoyed a mouth-watering selection of classic French pastries, including freshly made crepes, buttery croissants, and pain au chocolat. To complete the authentic experience, there was plenty of rich hot chocolate and refreshing orange juice on offer. It was a wonderful opportunity for our Year 7 students to experience a bit of French culture and enjoy a truly scrumptious start to their day. A huge thank you to Mr. Voisin and Mrs. Willis for making this memorable event possible.

An impressive number of students secured top grades across a wide range of subjects, with many now set to take up places at various universities, begin competitive apprenticeships, or enter the workforce with strong vocational qualifications. It is very good news that the vast majority of our students secured a place at a university of their choice this year.

Principal Rebecca Mahony praised the cohort, saying:

“These results reflect not only the talent and resilience of our students, but also the unwavering dedication of our staff and the support of families. We are proud of every single student, and excited to see what they will go on to achieve in the future.”

Among those who achieved particularly outstanding grade A*/ A results are:

• Abigail Stewart 
• Hannah Burton 
• Abigail Gillespie  
• Aisha N’doro
• Charlotte Kennerley 

Birkenhead High School Academy continues to support and will inspire its students to aim high, and today’s results are a testament to the power of hard work and ambition. Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 

Beth performed the song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" at this year's prize giving and has recorded it for an audition. You can see her audition below