Y12 Visit Homerton College at the University of Cambridge
On Monday 30th June, a group of Year 12 students had the exciting opportunity to visit Homerton College at the University of Cambridge. This visit was part of the South Yorkshire Outreach Bus Tour, which brings together sixth form students from across the region to explore some of the UK’s most prestigious universities. Throughout the […]
Y12 Physics Student Wins a Diamond Award
Amogh is a Y12 A-Level Physics student, who was recently invited to take part in the Senior Physics Challenge from Isaac Physics. His invitation was based on his engagement and success on the platform. Isaac Physics is an online platform that includes physics, chemistry, and mathematics questions to support student learning in all of these areas. […]
Y12 Pottery Enrichment Showcase
We’re thrilled to share some beautiful creations from our recent Pottery Enrichment Program! Our talented Y12 students got their hands dirty and their creativity flowing, shaping unique pieces that are full of personality and skill. From mugs to sculptures, each piece reflects hard work, imagination, and joy. We’re so proud of what they accomplished – […]
Y12 Chemistry Competition
Today, Y12 Chemistry students took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC) Royal Analyst Competition. During the competition, students had to work in small teams to carry out three practicals, and analyse their results. This year the theme was ‘homes for the future’, where students used titrations, chromatography, and ion tests to check the […]
Y12 British Physics Olympiad Senior Physics Challenge Success
Recently, some of our Y12 Physics students challenged themselves to take part in the Senior Physics Challenge from the British Physics Olympiad. The Senior Physics Challenge for Year 12 is an exciting opportunity for students to stretch their problem solving skills, and apply fundamental physical principles to novel situations. Over 6000 students take part in […]
Y12 Magdalen College Trip
On Wednesday the 12th March, 23 of our Y12 students attended a taster day at Magdalen College at The University of Oxford. Everyone had a great day exploring the surroundings, and gaining insight into studying at a prestigious university. The highlight of the day was having an interactive lecture, delivered by Nobel prize winner Sir […]
A-Level Physics Olympiad Online Challenge Success
Recently, Y12 A-Level Physics Students experienced success with the British Physics Olympiad’s Senior Physics Online Challenge. The competition consists of two 30-minute sets of multiple choice questions which are largely about physics ideas, but also encouraging some wider reading and interest in the subject. It is an opportunity for students to take part in a national physics […]
WPT is 10 Showcase!
We would like to say a huge congratulations to the Wickersley Sixth Form students who took part in the WPT is 10 Showcase. The event, which was Wickersley Partnership Trust’s (WPT) biggest cross-Trust collaboration ever, was to celebrate 10 years since Wickersley School and Sports College academised and WPT was formed. The Showcase took place […]
A Level Drama London Theatre Trip
Sixth Form and Y11 Drama students recently enjoyed a two-day trip to London’s West End and South Bank. The students saw two shows – the revenge tragedy, The Duchess (of Malfi), starring Jodie Whittaker at the Trafalgar Theatre, and the celebrated stage musical, Operation Mincemeat, at the Fortune Theatre. The students took part in a practical workshop at Pineapple […]
Y12 Peak District Trip!
Y12 Geography students enjoyed time in the Peak District this week, working alongside the Peak District Moorland Discovery Centre. Students conducted numerous fieldwork methods to understand the importance of peatland nogs in storing Carbon, linking nicely to their Physical Geography work on the water and Carbon Cycle. Well done everyone! #WeWorkHard
