Here at Birkenhead High School Academy, we are marking World Mental Health Day this Friday, October 10th, by reaffirming our commitment to the wellbeing of every student. This day is an important opportunity to encourage open conversations and ensure our entire school community knows where to turn for support. We want to highlight a vital resource for families from the charity Young Minds, whose message to parents and carers is clear: "No matter what your child is going through, we’re with you."

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

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Patricia Routledge CBE, who attended Birkenhead High School Academy in the 1940s. Embodying the Birkenhead High School values, and those of the Girls’ Day School Trust, Dame Patricia spoke with conviction and was unafraid to think differently. She has left an indelible mark on our school, through her uplifting support and patronage, helping the next generation of girls and young women pursue a career in the arts and supporting them to become leaders and future change makers.

We held our first 'Careers Lunch' this week with students across the school invited to hear from Emma Kaye, a senior Paramedic from North West Ambulance Service. She talked about routes into paramedic careers, the emergency services and gave us an account of the 'day in the life' of a paramedic.

Year 7 students were treated to a delightful taste of France this morning with a special French Breakfast event! Organised by the fantastic Monsieur Voisin and Madame Willis, the classroom was filled with the delicious aromas of a traditional French spread.

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.

Birkenhead High School Academy is delighted to announce another year of excellent achievement by its sixth form students, who have today received their A-Level and BTEC results. The entire school community is proud to celebrate the hard work, commitment and academic excellence that have defined this year’s results. Our percentage of A*to C grades went up to an impressive 77%, and our A*to A grades too went up to 17%.

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!