Information, news and a little humour from the purple-lanyard sixth form. For sixth formers — by sixth formers. 🎓 Go be awesome!

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Current Year 11 students, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thanks to the Sixth Form students who helped with the filming of this virtual open day!
Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
We've started work on a new £3m #sports facility at @Backwell_School which will create better sporting #opportunities for the school’s students, while also providing much-needed additional #teaching space with the inclusion of a new block of classrooms 👏 collinsonconstruction.co.uk/…
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Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
We hope everyone has had a nice sunny half term. Here is something from the @Backwell_School Music Department that we will be using to launch our next Year 7 project! #leanonme #BillWithers #Music youtu.be/_lWjKcbHU9k
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Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
Some handy safety tips if you’re considering going out socialising: 1. Don’t
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Our thanks to all teaching and support staff at Backwell, those across the country, and all supporting education around the world. 👩‍🏫 Not all heroes wear capes.
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We hadn’t expected to say this so soon, but farewell year 13. Thank you for everything you’ve given us in these two years. We hope you’ve enjoyed your time with us and wish you all the best for your future escapades. ❤️ Stay strong, stay awesome. #backwellalumni

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Hi all, amid the recent Coronavirus fears there has been increased ‘panic buying’ amongst the general public. As a result, donations for food banks have fallen. If you have any items from the list below please bring them to the Sixthform foyer before this Thursday :)
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Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
Don't forget our Careers Fair takes place tonight from 6pm!
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Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
26 Feb 2020
Last night's winners (@backwellsixth) @bristolga decision-making competition focused on urban development @TempleQuarter. Congratulations to all teams for novel ideas, confident presentations and rapid poster production.
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Tickets for Backwell’s production of The Sound of Music are selling fast so make sure you get them before next week! yourboxoffice.co.uk/backwell…

Sign up sheet is on the Sixthform bulletin :)
Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
One week to go until opening night of The Sound of Music! Rehearsals are looking great and there are still a few tickets available: yourboxoffice.co.uk/backwell…
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Mock election results for Backwell Sixth Form: Labour: 88 Green: 42 Liberal Democrats: 38 Conservatives: 32 Brexit Party: 12 #GeneralElection2019
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Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
The results are as follows: 1stLabour (495) 34.0% 2ndGreen (414) 28.4% 3rdConservative (240) 16.5% 4thLiberal Democrat (235) 16.1% 5th Brexit Party (74) 5.1%
We are currently counting the votes of our mock election.....stay tuned for the results!
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Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
"The Great Gatsby" was brilliant last night. Well done to all @backwellsixth students involved. Such a talented bunch!
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Remember all that hustings are on today from 1pm in the Sixth Form Theatre. You are welcome to bring your lunch and eat there. An opportunity you are not going to want to miss!
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Today’s the day. All the best to everyone collecting results (and checking Track). We’re rooting for each and every one of you! ❤️ #resultsday #backwellalumni
Backwell Sixth Form retweeted
15 Aug 2019
#UCAS Track is now available! Best of luck everyone 🤞 track.ucas.com #alevelresults2019 #Clearing2019
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The big day is almost here. Keep an eye out for our next few tweets with the low-down on UCAS Track for tomorrow. 😊 #resultsday
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No offers? You can still apply for another course by contacting uni’s directly through Clearing. ℹ️ Speak to the sixth form team for more info. #resultsday [4 of 5]
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Your uni hasn’t let UCAS know if you have a place yet. ⏸ Wait for the uni to confirm your place, or contact them directly. #resultsday [5 of 5]