Bishop Walsh Sixth Form

Academic Excellence,
Spiritual Development
and Social Awareness

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

This morning, our Year 12 students visited our Polling Station to cast their vote for Student Union President. Check back next week for results and good luck to all 10 of our fantastic candidates!

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As our Lourdes pilgrimage comes to an end, we would like to wish all of our Sixth Form students and staff a safe journey home. Memories and friendships that will last a lifetime 💙🙏 #LourdesPilgrimage2026 @stedcamp

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

An early morning bed-making shift before attending the Hospitalité Mass together.
A special day of service and reflection for everyone involved #LourdesPilgrimage

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Our students joined the Reconciliation Service and walked the Stations of the Cross together before ending the day heavily involved in the beautiful Torchlight Procession.
A moving and memorable experience for all of our students #LourdesPilgrimage @stedcamp

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Our students took part in the Opening Mass and completed their first shift in the Accueil, showing great kindness and care while supporting others throughout the day.

Lots of smiles, teamwork and new experiences already #LourdesPilgrimage #FaithInAction @stedcamp

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Day 1 in Lourdes
A lovely start to our pilgrimage with our first Mass together, a special moment of reflection and prayer. We also had time to explore the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the glorious warm weather along the way #LourdesPilgrimage #FaithAndFriendship @stedcamp

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Wishing our staff and students a safe journey as they head off on pilgrimage to Lourdes. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers throughout the week. 💙 #LourdesPilgrimage #FaithInAction #SchoolCommunity #SixthForm

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Our Student Union President candidates spent their morning non-contact period litter picking in Newhall Valley. Demonstrating their service both to the school and the wider community. Thank you all for your efforts and competitive spirit. #community #serviceandsacrifice

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Meet our Student Union President candidates for 2026-2027. All students are campaigning throughout the month of May to share their views and ideas, should they be voted as our Student Union President at the start of June. Good luck to all 10 candidates!

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Meet our candidates for Student Union President 2026-2027. All students campaigning for President delivered a short speech in assembly this morning for their peers in Year 12. A huge well done to everyone! #election #studentunion

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Our future Sixth Form students have officially set off on their DofE expedition!
Wishing them the very best of luck on their adventure!
#DofE #DukeOfEdinburgh #Teamwork

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Today we celebrated the last day for our amazing Year 13 students!
We are so proud of everything you have achieved. Wishing you all the very best in your upcoming examinations and every success in the exciting journeys ahead. Your future is bright! 🌟
#Year13 #BWClassOf2026

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

A huge thank you to our amazing Sixth Form Student Union for all their support in making the Year 7 disco such a success! Your energy, organisation and enthusiasm made it a night to remember 🪩

#StudentLeadership #SixthForm #Teamwork #SchoolCommunity #ThankYou #Year7Disco

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

Proud of our U19 boys football team who played in the Aston, Sutton & Erdington Schools Final yesterday vs Arthur Terry ⚽

It didn’t go our way on the day, but the lads represented the school superbly and should be hugely proud 👏

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This morning our Year 12 students interested in careers in Law attended a talk from Patrick Sheedy, from NBB Waldrons Solicitors. An informative talk that has inspired students to continue their hard work and gave insight into future pathways. Thanks Patrick!

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Our Student Union ran our second Culture Hour this afternoon. With a cultural themed quiz, snacks and sports. All in an effort to raise funds for our Year 12 Lourdes Pilgrimage students. Well done everyone for getting involved!

[Bishop Walsh Sixth Form @BWSixthFormVI]

This week, our Student Union ran their first Culture Hour. Involving a quiz with a cultural twist, alongside cultural snacks and sports. Well done to all involved for showing exceptional leadership skills!

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On Friday, 12 Clare concluded our Lent fundraising efforts with a break time doughnut sale. Bringing the told raised by Year 12 this Lent to an incredible £309! Well done to all of Year 12 for their outstanding efforts this half term in raising funds for @FatherHudsons

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A huge well done to our Year 12 student who completed in the Catenian's public speaking competition this week. Tom worked hard to create an intelligent and thoughtful speech and delivered it with confidence! Well done Tom #publicspeaking

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This evening, 2 of our Year 12 students took part in the Sixth Form Parliamentary Debate Competition. Well done for showing true courage and for crafting such outstanding arguments. #debate #Parliamentarydebate