Christmas Hamper Competition
Our students have been busy spreading festive cheer through our Christmas Hamper Competition. Pupils from Years 7-10 were invited to design and create hampers for members of our local community, including special donations for Rush House, while students and staff also nominated nearby care homes to receive the gifts. The hampers created by our students […]
Y12 Economics
This week, our Year 12 economists put their learning into practice by building their own production line in the classroom. The activity allowed them to explore the concept of specialisation and see first-hand how dividing tasks and focusing on specific roles can significantly boost labour productivity. Students worked collaboratively, assigning different roles along the production […]
ESFA Cup Success
Last Wednesday, our Year 7 and 8 girls’ football team competed in the last 64 of the English Schools’ FA Cup against Wales High School. The team put in an outstanding performance, with goals from Olivia, Rose, Barnes (x2), Flo (x2), Lily, Lola and Caden helping secure an impressive 7–0 victory. This fantastic result earns […]
A-Level Murder Staged Event
Our A Level Criminology, Politics and Psychology students recently attended the Murder Staged event in Rotherham as part of their extra-curricular learning. This immersive experience allowed students to step into the role of real investigators, exploring a staged crime scene, collecting evidence and analysing clues to solve a complex mystery. The event gave students a […]
Y13 Biology Investigations
Y13 Biology students have been busy planning and carrying out their own investigations into how different factors affect the rate of respiration in yeast. This hands-on work allows students to apply their scientific knowledge while developing practical skills such as designing experiments, controlling variables, collecting and analysing data, and drawing valid conclusions. These investigations form […]
WSSC Music Success
Recently, WSSC students have enjoyed some fantastic music successes! Bradley: Bradley recently performed a song on stage in front of an audience with a live rock band. He took it in his stride and played flawlessly! He has also passed his Grade 7 Trinity drumming exam with distinction – a brilliant achievement. Trudy: Trudy has […]
A-Level Physics Competition
Over the last two weeks, Y12 students have been going head-to-head with Y13 in the A-Level Physics competition, the Coulomb Cup, named after the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb. The group stage has now concluded, and the top 16 scoring Physics students have progressed to the knockout rounds. Over the final two weeks of the […]
Wellbeing Ambassador Helps at Wickersley Panto
On Friday evening, Miss Emery and one of Wickersley’s brilliant Wellbeing Ambassadors, Sam, helped on front-of-house duties for the final night of Wickersley’s panto, Beauty & the Beast. It was a fantastic evening, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show! #WeWorkHard
A-Level History Essay Success
Year 12 students have now completed their first section of the Democracy and Nazism unit, focusing on the establishment of the Weimar Republic. They have been learning how to structure an A Level essay using mark schemes and past examples, culminating in their first full essay on how much of a threat the Communists were […]
Wickersley Sixth Form Netball vs TRC
What a fantastic netball match from our girls this week! Wickersley started brilliantly, taking an early lead, but a strong TRC side fought back and pulled ahead, leaving us 6 goals down going into the final quarter. But this team never gives up. With full-court defensive pressure, determination, and grit, the girls fought back, scoring […]
