Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Season
Wickersley School has enjoyed another highly successful Duke of Edinburgh expedition season! Throughout this year’s expeditions, our students have shown outstanding resilience, determination, and perseverance, tackling a range of challenging conditions, from torrential rain to extreme heat. Despite the obstacles they faced, they maintained a positive attitude and supported one another every step of the way. […]
Y12 Chemistry Challenge
A huge well done to Mabrookah and Emily in Year 12, who both achieved a Copper Award in this year’s Cambridge Chemistry Challenge! The Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6) is a prestigious 90-minute examination designed to stretch Year 12 students by testing advanced problem-solving skills beyond the standard A-level curriculum. The challenge reflects the style and […]
Success in RE
A huge congratulations to our fantastic Year 9 students Sofia, Darcey, and Isla, who have once again gone above and beyond in RE! After creating ‘Sikhopoly’ in Year 7 and ‘Foodo’ in Year 8, they have completed an impressive trilogy with their latest project – a Top Trumps-style game called Women in Religion: Victim or […]
Y12 Drama Mock Performance Exam
Our Year 12 Drama and Theatre students recently presented a performance of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit as part of their mock Component 2 examination. All seven performers demonstrated outstanding resilience and professionalism, delivering a 50-minute performance in challenging 32°C heat. Despite the conditions, they maintained excellent focus and projected their voices confidently, even over the […]
Swimming Success
We are incredibly proud of Wickersley student Isla, who has recently qualified for the GB Swimming Championships in the 50m, 100m, and 200m butterfly, taking place later this month. This fantastic achievement places Isla among the top 24 swimmers in Great Britain for her age group. Her qualification is a testament to the hard work, […]
Y12 University of Leeds Trip
On Friday 10th July, Y12 History students visited the University of Leeds to take part in a series of academic workshops. Led by Dr Joe Stanley, a former WSSC student, the sessions focused on academic writing, using university libraries, and working with archive materials. Students also had the unique opportunity to study items from the […]
SEND Coffee Morning
Yesterday, we held our final SEND Coffee Morning of the school year at Wickersley School, and it was wonderful to see so many parents and carers join us. The morning gave families the opportunity to chat with our SEND team, connect with other parents and carers, and speak to a range of external professionals over […]
Y7 Mosque Visit
As part of our entitlement curriculum, Y7 students recently visited the Madina Masjid. At Wickersley Partnership Trust, we believe that visits to places of worship provide valuable learning experiences, giving students the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of different beliefs and cultures beyond the classroom. During the visit, our guide, Zahid, introduced students to […]
WPT Sports Day
Our Athletics Team recently competed in the annual WPT Sports Day at Herringthorpe Stadium, taking on teams from Clifton, Thrybergh, Gainsborough, and Rawmarsh. Despite the high temperatures, our students delivered an outstanding performance and were crowned overall champions! Throughout the day, every student showed fantastic determination, resilience, and teamwork, giving their all in every event […]
WSSC Class of 2026 Prom
On Wednesday 24th June, we had the pleasure of celebrating our Y11 Prom at Magna, marking the end of an unforgettable chapter for the Class of 2026. Our students certainly arrived in style, with spectacular entrances ranging from horse and carriage to an impressive collection of sports and vintage cars. Everyone looked fantastic, and the […]
