Cup Success Continues
Our Year 7 girls made the 200-mile round trip to Telford to face Madeley Academy in the last 16 of the English Schools Cup last week. Wickersley started brightly and took the lead within the first five minutes, with Lori Inman finishing from close range. Dana Copeland then produced a magnificent double save to keep […]
Y12 Politics Rotherham Town Hall Trip
On Monday 2nd February, Year 12 Politics students visited Rotherham Town Hall to meet the Mayor, Rukhsana Ismail. During the visit, students took part in a Q&A session, asking thoughtful and challenging questions about local democracy, the demands of the role, and the Mayor’s extensive charity work and personal educational journey. The group also enjoyed […]
Y12 Investigate Potato Batteries
This week, Year 12 A-Level Physics students have been constructing and investigating potato batteries. They built electrical circuits and applied what they have learned this year about using multimeters, variable resistors and circuit design. Using the data they collected, students will now determine the electromotive force, internal resistance and maximum power output of their potato […]
Y13 Chemistry Trip
Recently, Year 13 Chemistry students visited Sheffield Hallam University to synthesise, purify and analyse cyclohexene as part of their practical endorsement. This gave students the opportunity to carry out the synthesis of an organic liquid using university-grade equipment, including individual fume cupboards, stirrer hot plates, and IR and NMR machines. Students also attended a sample […]
WSSC Student Act of Kindness
Before Christmas, Year 11 student, Harrison, showed exceptional kindness and bravery when he helped a member of the local community. After hearing a woman calling for help because her house was on fire, Harrison responded immediately and stayed with her until the fire service arrived. During this time, he kept her calm and reassured her […]
Y11 Student Theatre Performance
Year 11 student Ruby is currently performing in the pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Lyric Theatre in Dinnington with the Dinnington Operatic Society. The show opened this weekend and runs until next Saturday. A fantastic achievement – well done, Ruby! #WeAreProudOfOurAchievements
Y13 Double Science Trip
Last week, Year 13 Double Applied Science students visited Sheffield Hallam University as part of their Unit 4 coursework, Synthesis of an Organic Solid. During the visit, students had the exciting opportunity to use university level laboratory equipment to synthesise aspirin. This included working with individual fume cupboards, house vacuum lines, and magnetic stirrer hot […]
Y7 Girls Football
On Tuesday afternoon, our Year 7 girls’ team travelled to Derby to face Murray Park School in the last 32 of the English Schools Cup. Murray Park had not conceded a goal in their previous five rounds, but Wickersley rose to the challenge. The team took the lead twice in the first half, only to […]
Effort Awards
Last week, Year 7 and Year 9 students were recognised with effort awards following their most recent data collections. In Year 7, an impressive 192 students received awards, including one student who achieved a Platinum Award by earning an effort grade 4 in every subject. In Year 9, 159 students were awarded, with five students […]
Y13 Biology Trip
Year 13 Biologists recently attended a tissue transplant workshop at Sheffield Hallam University, gaining hands-on experience with scientific techniques linked to the Biotechnology section of their A-Level course. This is a fantastic example of the Wickersley Partnership Trust Enrichment Promise, giving students meaningful opportunities to apply their learning beyond the classroom. During the workshop, students […]
