Recognising Your Progress in Sixth Form
As Exam Season fast approaches, we know our students will be focused on what’s still to come, and the future. Revision, upcoming exams and what feels like a never-ending to-do list can feel overwhelming, and students often lose sight of everything that they have already achieved, which puts them in good stead for the next […]
How to Revise for A-Levels: 5 Effective Study Tips That Work
Exam season is upon us, and so it is really time to lock in and revise. We know everyone revises differently – whether you like loud music, silent study, flashcards or mindmaps – we’ve compiled our top revision tips to get you through your exams. 1 – Use Active Recall Re-reading your notes might feel […]
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, […]
Y13 Drama Exam
Recently, Y13 A Level Drama students completed their Component 2 Performance Exam in front of a visiting examiner. This year’s performances featured an eclectic mix of plays, including Viking lords, heartbroken Russian socialites, intruders in hotel suites, and the drama unfolding in servants’ quarters. All students performed with confidence and passion, showcasing their hard work […]
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 […]
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 […]
