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 […]
Y12 Economics
This week, our Year 12 economists put their learning into practice by building their own production line in the classroom. The activity allowed them to explore the concept of specialisation and see first-hand how dividing tasks and focusing on specific roles can significantly boost labour productivity. Students worked collaboratively, assigning different roles along the production […]
Snowflake Appeal 2025
Every year, Wickersley Sixth Form proudly supports the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Snowflake Appeal – an incredible initiative that helps fund vital care and life-changing projects for young patients. This year, we’ve set ourselves an ambitious target of raising £1,250, and our Year 12 forms have thrown themselves into the challenge with enthusiasm and creativity! Over […]
A-Level Physics Competition
Over the last two weeks, Y12 students have been going head-to-head with Y13 in the A-Level Physics competition, the Coulomb Cup, named after the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb. The group stage has now concluded, and the top 16 scoring Physics students have progressed to the knockout rounds. Over the final two weeks of the […]
A-Level History Essay Success
Year 12 students have now completed their first section of the Democracy and Nazism unit, focusing on the establishment of the Weimar Republic. They have been learning how to structure an A Level essay using mark schemes and past examples, culminating in their first full essay on how much of a threat the Communists were […]
