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 […]
Y12 Physics Challenge
Last month, some of our Year 12 A-Level Physics students took part in the Online Senior Physics Challenge, organised by the British Physics Olympiad. The competition consists of two 30-minute sets of multiple-choice questions. These focus on physics concepts while also encouraging wider reading and interest in the subject. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students […]
Apprenticeship Myths Busted
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re busting some common misconceptions about apprenticeships. We find that some students are still apprehensive about apprenticeships, but we want to shout about how good they can be! Swipe through our images to see some of the biggest myths we hear, alongside the exciting realities of what an apprenticeship truly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Student vs Staff Charity Football Match
Last Friday, 12B organised a staff vs students football match to raise money for the Snowflake Appeal at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The event was a huge success with a brilliant turnout and a really positive atmosphere. After an exciting game of football, 12B emerged victorious with an impressive 7–2 win over the staff team. The […]
