Wickersley Sixth Form Basketball Competition Results Revealed!
Wickersley Sixth Form recently hosted a our first Basketball Competition, proving to be one of our most popular House competitions yet! Everyone was given a chance at 20 shots, to see who could score as many points as possible. We had plenty of entrants, and even more supporters! Results The top of the leaderboard was […]
Ferrum House Takes the Win in Annual House Jenga Tournament
This week saw the return of the annual House Jenga Tournament, with 55 students and staff signing up to take part – our biggest turnout so far. The competition was close throughout, but in the end it was staff member, Mrs Harrison, who took the final win, securing top House points for Ferrum. Thanks to […]
Art Students’ Gallery Visit & Life Drawing Session in Sheffield
Our art students recently took their learning beyond the classroom for a day of creative exploration across Sheffield’s cultural landmark galleries. The session kicked off with an immersive life drawing class at the Millennium Gallery, where students captured form, light, and movement. To cap off the experience, the group visited the Graves Art Gallery to […]
House Coffee Morning
Last week, our students had the chance to meet up with their Houses, get to know new people and spend some time socialising over a selection of treats and hot drinks. It was a great way to kick-start our House events for the year and begin building the sense of community that makes our House […]
Starting at Wickersley Sixth Form: A Guide for Year 12 Students
Starting at Wickersley Sixth Form is an exciting time, but it can also feel like a big change. New subjects, new routines, more independence and higher expectations can take a little time to get used to. As our Year 12 students settle into their second week at Wickersley Sixth Form, here are five things we […]
Sponge a Teacher Charity Event
This week, our students were given the chance to throw wet sponges at Mr Alecock, Mr Wilson, and Mr Meakin – all in the name of charity! The event was a huge success, with students enjoying the opportunity to take part while raising over £70 for Rotherham Hopian. A huge thank you to everyone who […]
Y12 Award Winners
Congratulations to our recent Year 12 Award Winners! Nominated by staff and fellow students, these pupils have been recognised for their outstanding effort, excellent attendance, and for consistently going above and beyond throughout the year. A huge well done to all of our worthy winners. We are incredibly proud of you! #WeAreProudOfOurAchievements
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 […]
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 sound of […]
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 […]
