Wickersley Students Explore Cambridge University!
As part of the South Yorkshire Outreach Bus Tour scheme, on Monday the 1st of July, a group of our Early Entry students visited Cambridge University! This gave them a taste of university life at Homerton College, one of Cambridge’s prestigious institutions. The day was all about helping students get excited about Cambridge University and […]
Y13 Drama Performance Exams
Students in the Y13 A Level Drama and Theatre class recently performed their scripted pieces for examination. Monologue extracts from the plays Miss Julie and Immaculate were followed by a performance of a key extract from Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House. Congratulations to the students on their impressive performances.
Cambridge Schools Tour Visit Wickersley Sixth Form
Last week our sixth form hosted The University of Cambridge School Tour. Year 12 students were invited to spend the morning with a representative from The University of Cambridge, learning about the different opportunities that are available at universities across the UK. There was a focus on the most prestigious Russell Group and Oxbridge Universities, how […]
Y13 Mock Interviews
Well done to our Year 13 students who took part in their mock interviews recently. Students were invited to take part in the interview experience, conducted by a representative of several local organisations. During the interview, students were asked a range of real-life questions and although interviews are daunting for everyone, our students took it in their stride. Our […]
Y13 Physicists Compete toward the British Physics Olympiad
Five of our A-Level Physics students challenged themselves by signing up for Round 1 of the British Physics Olympiad. This consisted of two exam papers, including a set of short answer questions and several long answer thematic questions. They require students to solve problems and challenge their abilities to apply their knowledge and skills. Students […]
Sheffield Hallam Y13 Chemistry Trip
On Friday, our Y13 chemistry and applied Science students were lucky enough to attend a laboratory session at Sheffield Hallam University to help them develop their practical skills and experience working with high-spec equipment in a university lab. As part of the day, students synthesised aspirin and perfected their recrystallisation technique. They were also able to […]
Y13 Students Complete BSL Qualification
A huge congratulations to 3 of our Y13 students who passed their L1 qualification in British Sign Language last week! The students completed the qualification with our amazing deaf instructor after enjoying an enrichment taster course in Y12. We are incredibly proud of them all!
Y13 Brain Studies
Year 13 Psychology students have been labelling areas of a jelly brain last week. 🧠 They have learnt the functions of each area and what happens if there is damage to the brain.
Visit from University of Cambridge Student & Staff
On Tuesday, Y12 and Y13 A-Level Physics students had the opportunity to hear from and speak to two former Wickersley students who are currently at the University of Cambridge. Joe Stanley left Wickersley in 2012 and is now employed as the School’s Liaison Officer for Selwyn College at The University of Cambridge. Joe was able to […]
Results Day Information
We wish our Year 13 students the very best of luck ahead of A-level and Level 3 results day tomorrow, Thursday the 20th of August. Results will be available for collection from the Main Hall from 8:00 am. If students cannot attend on results day, they can request that their results be posted to their […]
