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 […]
Y13 Chemistry Trip
Recently, Year 13 Chemistry students visited Sheffield Hallam University to synthesise, purify and analyse cyclohexene as part of their practical endorsement. This gave students the opportunity to carry out the synthesis of an organic liquid using university-grade equipment, including individual fume cupboards, stirrer hot plates, and IR and NMR machines. Students also attended a sample […]
Y13 Double Science Trip
Last week, Year 13 Double Applied Science students visited Sheffield Hallam University as part of their Unit 4 coursework, Synthesis of an Organic Solid. During the visit, students had the exciting opportunity to use university level laboratory equipment to synthesise aspirin. This included working with individual fume cupboards, house vacuum lines, and magnetic stirrer hot […]
Y13 Biology Trip
Year 13 Biologists recently attended a tissue transplant workshop at Sheffield Hallam University, gaining hands-on experience with scientific techniques linked to the Biotechnology section of their A-Level course. This is a fantastic example of the Wickersley Partnership Trust Enrichment Promise, giving students meaningful opportunities to apply their learning beyond the classroom. During the workshop, students […]
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 […]
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 […]
Y13 Biology Investigations
Y13 Biology students have been busy planning and carrying out their own investigations into how different factors affect the rate of respiration in yeast. This hands-on work allows students to apply their scientific knowledge while developing practical skills such as designing experiments, controlling variables, collecting and analysing data, and drawing valid conclusions. These investigations form […]
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 Drama Trip to London
A-Level Drama and Theatre students recently enjoyed a fantastic two-day trip to London’s West End and South Bank. As part of WPT’s Enrichment Promise, this experience gave students the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom and take part in high-quality cultural and creative enrichment. During the visit, they watched two productions – The […]
