Y12 Cognitive Neuroscientist Visit
This week in Year 12 Psychology, students had an exciting opportunity to learn from a real expert in the field – cognitive neuroscientist Alon Zivony from the University of Sheffield. Alon delivered a fascinating lecture titled “Why Are We Always Distracted?”, where he shared insights from his latest research on attention and how our brains […]
Student Represents MCC State School in Cricket
Wickersley student, James, recently represented the MCC State Schools XI on 14th July – a fantastic experience and a proud moment for both James and the school. James was one of only two 16-year-olds selected to play, with the rest of the players aged 18, and was the sole representative from the North of England. […]
WSSC End of Year Awards
This month, we proudly hosted our Annual End of Year Awards Assemblies, celebrating the incredible achievements of students across Wickersley. These assemblies are designed to recognise and reward students for their academic success, personal development, and positive contributions to school life over the past year. From subject excellence to values-based achievements, the awards reflect a […]
Drama Students Raise Money for Great Ormond Street Hospital
Our recent production of Peter Pan, performed by Y12 A Level Drama students and the KS3 Drama Club, was in support of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. JM Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, was a supporter of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) during his lifetime. In 1929, he was approached to sit on a committee to […]
RE Board Games in Y8
A massive well done to our amazing Y8 students – Sofia, Darcey, and Isla – for going above and beyond with their learning! Last year, these talented girls wowed the RE department by creating their own board game, ‘Sikhopoly’. This year, they’ve outdone themselves with a brilliant new twist on the classic Cluedo: introducing ‘Foodo’! […]
WSSC Sports Awards 2025
On Wednesday 9th July, we were thrilled to host the annual Wickersley School and Sports College Sports Awards – an unforgettable night dedicated to recognising and celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements of our students throughout the academic year. The evening began with a formal awards presentation, where students were honoured for their hard work, dedication, […]
Sixth Form House Rounders
What a fantastic start to our Sixth Form House Championship. Our first inter-house social event, a rounders tournament with students and teachers, was a big success. All four Sixth Form houses – Carbo, Chalybs, Ferrum, and Vitrum – showed great teamwork and competitive spirit. After some thrilling matches, Vitrum took 1st place, bagging 500 house […]
WSSC Works With The National Holocaust Museum
This week, student had the powerful opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking educational experience delivered by expert educators from The National Holocaust Museum. Working with Nicola and her team, students participated in sessions that tackled significant and thought-provoking themes, including: Responsibility Justice Life After Liberation At the heart of these discussions was the complex […]
Peter Pan Summer Special Pantomime
Congratulations to our talented Year 12 Drama and Theatre A Level students on their fantastic performance of Peter Pan! The cast were also wonderfully supported by members of the Key Stage 3 Drama Club. It was fantastic to see students from different year groups collaborating so effectively, showcasing not only their performance skills but also […]
Y12/13 London Trip
On Friday 4th July – marking the anniversary of the General Election – our Year 12 and 13 politics, history, and economics students travelled to London for an inspiring visit to the Houses of Parliament. The day began with a guided tour of His Majesty’s Treasury, where students took part in a hands-on workshop. Taking […]
