Netball Success for Wickersley Student đ
At the weekend Grace was selected for her first U15 1st team Netball tournament for Leeds Rhinos. They won every single game and Grace was even asked to stay and play up for Leeds Rhinos U17 team after impressing so much. What a fantastic achievement Grace, we are very proud of you!
British Science Week at WSSC
The British Science Week – Science Poster Competition – is blasting off on a journey through the fourth dimension! đ The brief đ Design a mind-blowing poster that explores the fascinating science of TIME. Will you delve into the mysteries of black holes and time dilation? Perhaps you’ll envision the future of time travel or […]
World Boxing Champions Visit Wickersleyđ„
Former world boxing champions Junior Witter, Johnny Nelson and Kell Brook visited Wickersley School on the 19th March to work with a group of 70 lucky students. The boxers took the time to discuss their careers and delivered motivational talks on how it is important to believe in yourself and rise to challenges. Our students […]
WSSC Army Challenge Day
45 students from years 9, 10 and 11 had an exciting day with the Army. The visit was designed to allow students an insight into army life and the types of exercises they would have to undertake as part of life in the Army. As well as undertaking missions and various physical activities, the students […]
Y7 Effort Rewards Breakfast
We hosted our latest Headteacherâs Rewards Breakfast this morning. We were rewarding outstanding students in Y7 who have demonstrated consistently excellent effort this year. Our brilliant canteen staff provided a feast for our worthy winners. The winners also had a chance to discuss their school life with Mr Hardcastle over bacon sandwiches, croissants and hash browns.  Their enthusiasm really shone through […]
Y12 Geography Fieldwork Trip
Year 12 Geographers conducted the first of their 4 fieldwork days out in the Peak District. Students investigated the sequestration of carbon in peatland moors and Burbage Brook rivers. They worked alongside the Moorland discovery centre at Longshaw Estate, ran by the National Trust.
It’s Not OK Week
It’s Not OK Week 11th – 15th March 2024 This week in school we are focusing on “it’s not ok” linked to e-safety, consent and healthy relationships. Students will be exploring the different topics through the stories of characters who face some of these problems. We are using the excellent resources and advice of […]
Year 12 Oxford University Visit
On Thursday the 7th of March, a group of our Year 12 students visited the Magdalen College at The University of Oxford. They had a great day exploring the college and the city, as well as participating in sessions that introduced them to studying at a world-class university and gave them a taste of what it […]
Y7 Pastoral Awards
Our Pastoral Award recognises students for excellent attendance, punctuality and behaviour in lessons. Our Y7 award winners continue to thrive in school and have made an excellent start to secondary school. Congratulations to all students who have achieved an award!
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.
