Y12 Economics
This week, our Year 12 economists put their learning into practice by building their own production line in the classroom. The activity allowed them to explore the concept of specialisation and see first-hand how dividing tasks and focusing on specific roles can significantly boost labour productivity. Students worked collaboratively, assigning different roles along the production […]
A-Level Murder Staged Event
Our A Level Criminology, Politics and Psychology students recently attended the Murder Staged event in Rotherham as part of their extra-curricular learning. This immersive experience allowed students to step into the role of real investigators, exploring a staged crime scene, collecting evidence and analysing clues to solve a complex mystery. The event gave students a valuable opportunity […]
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 […]
Snowflake Appeal 2025
Every year, Wickersley Sixth Form proudly supports the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Snowflake Appeal – an incredible initiative that helps fund vital care and life-changing projects for young patients. This year, we’ve set ourselves an ambitious target of raising £1,250, and our Year 12 forms have thrown themselves into the challenge with enthusiasm and creativity! Over […]
Sixth Form House Bingo Event
Last night, Wickersley Sixth Form hosted a Chocolate Bingo event, bringing together students for an evening of festive cheer. The atmosphere was full of energy as everyone played their cards, hoping to be the lucky winner. Congratulations to Charlie from Vitrum House, who was crowned the overall winner of the night! A huge thank you […]
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 […]
House Coffee Morning
This week, following the social event for Carbo and Chalybs, Ferrum and Vitrum held their very own coffee morning. Students enjoyed hot drinks and tasty treats, caught up with friends, and took part in a fun ice-breaker activity that helped everyone meet new people. It was a wonderful chance for students to celebrate the houses […]
A-Level History Essay Success
Year 12 students have now completed their first section of the Democracy and Nazism unit, focusing on the establishment of the Weimar Republic. They have been learning how to structure an A Level essay using mark schemes and past examples, culminating in their first full essay on how much of a threat the Communists were […]
Wickersley Sixth Form Netball vs TRC
What a fantastic netball match from our girls this week! Wickersley started brilliantly, taking an early lead, but a strong TRC side fought back and pulled ahead, leaving us 6 goals down going into the final quarter. But this team never gives up. With full-court defensive pressure, determination, and grit, the girls fought back, scoring […]
Jenga Tournament Final
The final of the House Jenga Tournament was an exciting showdown between Charlie (Chalybs) and Holly (Vitrum). Holly chose to go first, and the rules were clearly established. She struggled with a stubborn tile but eventually freed it and continued. Next, Charlie successfully moved a block, but in a moment of overexcitement, he accidentally knocked […]
