Escape Room with Cambridge University
Yesterday, our Sixth Form students, alongside the Wickersley Year 11 Scholar Students, took part in an exciting Escape Room–style event hosted by Dr Paul Elliot, Homerton College, Cambridge University. Wickersley Sixth Form is proud to have established strong learning links with Homerton College, Cambridge, providing students with valuable opportunities to engage with university-level experiences The […]
Wickersley Movement Festival
This year’s Annual Movement Festival was our biggest and most energetic yet, with an incredible 235 dancers taking to the stage – a record-breaking turnout that raised the bar for future performances. The event was a fantastic celebration of talent and creativity. The audience was treated to a wide variety of performances, including cheerleading routines, […]
Music Quiz Winners!
On Wednesday, our Sixth Form students and staff members, took part in an exciting and competitive House Music Quiz, and what a fantastic event it was! The quiz featured a range of challenging and entertaining rounds, including songs from films, “Guess the Year,” and the very tricky “sped up songs” round, which really tested everyone’s […]
Photography Competition – Winners Revealed!
Before February half term, we held a Photography Competition for both students and staff from all across Wickersley Sixth Form. Entries were judged from a range of categories, including Animals, Local Community and Nature. The range of photographs submitted was fantastic, and it has been one of our most popular House Competitions so far. All […]
Netball Success
Yesterday, the Sixth Form Netball Team travelled to play against Trinity Sixth Form Academy with only six players. Despite the challenge, they secured an impressive 67–5 victory. What stood out most was not just the score, but how they conducted themselves throughout the match. Even with such a big lead, they played with humility and […]
Ex Y13 Presentation Evening
On Thursday 8th January, Wickersley Sixth Form had the pleasure of welcoming back the Class of 2025 for their A-Level Presentation Evening. Students who received their results last summer returned to school with their families and friends to celebrate their achievements from their final year at Wickersley. During the evening, a range of awards were […]
A-Level Physics Students in the British Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad
Back in December, five enthusiastic A-Level Physics students took part in Round 1 of the British Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad. This challenging competition focuses on problem-solving in astrophysical contexts and is designed for students who are keen to stretch their thinking beyond the A-Level curriculum. The paper gives students valuable exposure to astronomy and astrophysics […]
Gold Award for A-Level Physics Student
We are incredibly proud of Amogh in Year 13, who has been awarded a Gold Award in the British Physics Olympiad Round 1 – a truly outstanding achievement that highlights his ability to apply his physics knowledge to challenging, complex problems. After successfully completing Round 0 in October, Amogh was invited to compete in Round […]
A-Level Physics Champions
Over the last four weeks, our Y12 and Y13 A-Level Physics students have been competing in the Coulomb Cup, putting their knowledge, understanding, and application of Physics to the test. After a tense and exciting final, Renée in Y13 emerged as the overall Champion Physicist, defeating last year’s winner, Amogh. In Y12, Dom claimed the […]
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 valuable opportunity […]
