A Level English Language Students Study Crutch Phrases
This week in A Level English Language, our students have been trying to spot “crutch phrases” used by their teachers, themselves and their friends and family. These are filler words we use that add very little meaning, but tell us a lot about the person speaking. We use them when speaking to have a second […]
Izzy Crookes’ Proud Achievement – Wickersley Pledges
As part of Wickersley Pledges, our students have been given a bronze level task to “Write an article for the school website about an achievement you are proud of.” Year 10 student, Izzy Crookes, said: “At the start of Year 10, a new student joined the year and our friendship group from China. Her English is […]
Wellbeing Newsletter – September 2021
The 4th October is our first Wellbeing week in school. During form period we will be discussing a number of issues around the 5 ways to wellbeing. Here is our newsletter filled with challenges, tips and useful resources for you to during Wellbeing week and beyond. Click here to view the newsletter!
Y10 Jake Reynolds Secures Bronze Pledge
Year 10 student, Jake Reynolds, has recently secured the bronze level of the “We work hard” Wickersley Pledge. Jake said: “I am very grateful that from Year 7 to 10, my key workers and staff have been so kind to me – it has been an honour to have them help me throughout my school […]
WPT Secondary Schools Celebrate European Languages Week
In the last week in the MFL Departments across Wickersley Partnership Trust, we have been celebrating European Languages Week. There has been a number of activities going on around our schools, which have celebrated cultural diversity and enrichment. Each day, teachers around our schools have organised activities where students can develop their language skills and […]
Wickersley Prom: Class of 2021
Last Thursday, the Class of 2021 were invited back to Wickersley School and Sports College for their Prom Night, which was held at school this year. They were welcomed and cheered as they walked the red carpet by their teachers and support staff. Guests were treated to a live band, ‘At The Arcade’, disco and […]
Wickersley Pledges – ‘We work hard’ at KS4
A few weeks ago, students at KS4 were set the Wickersley Pledges task of writing about an achievement they are proud of. This was to support student understanding of working hard and to recognise their achievements. We want to share this honest reflection from Alex McNally in Year 10 about a recent achievement he is […]
Wickersley Pledges – ‘We work hard’ at KS3
Rebecca Pike in Year 7 has completed the ‘We work hard‘ bronze level of Wickersley Pledges by thoroughly researching her personal family ancestry. Rebecca has produced a superbly researched narrative reflection about her great, great, great aunty Evelyn. Rebecca discovered that Evelyn Pike was recognised with the Royal Red Cross for her substantial efforts towards […]
WICKERSLEY PANTO – TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Wickersley Panto is back this December with a great big splash of tropical colour to lift you out of your winter blues, just in time for Christmas! Forget the bleak midwinter, Wickersley Panto is off to sunnier climes this December with ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE CARIBBEAN PIRATES! Wednesday 8th – Saturday 11th December. Tickets £8. […]
With Me In Mind: Parent Worry Workshop
As part of our wellbeing week on the 4th October, we would like to invite parents from our schools who are supported by With me in Mind to a parent workshop on helping your child to cope with worries. This will be held on the 19th October at 6pm-7pm on Microsoft Teams. The workshop is […]
