ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ We aim to send every young person into the world able and qualified to play their full role in it Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:53:57 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2021/07/favicon-150x150.png ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ 32 32 Y11 Solo Flight /2026/06/02/y11-solo-flight/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:59:14 +0000 /?p=19027

A huge congratulations to ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ student Harry, who recently completed his very first solo flight! Harry began flying lessons on his fourteenth birthday at Yorkshire Aero Club in Sandtoft and has since completed around 16 hours of flight training. After patiently waiting for the right weather conditions, he was finally able to take to the skies on his own.

Harry’s ambition is to become a pilot with the Royal Air Force, and this achievement is a fantastic step towards that goal. We are incredibly proud of his dedication and hard work. Well done, Harry!

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]]> Y12 John Locke Institute Essay Competition /2026/06/01/y12-john-locke-institute-essay-competition/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:48:06 +0000 /?p=19018

Our Year 12 Economics students have successfully submitted their entries to the prestigious John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition 2026.

The competition challenges students to deepen their subject knowledge, develop their academic writing skills, and construct well-reasoned arguments supported by research and evidence. Entries are assessed by leading academics from world-renowned universities, including Oxford, Harvard, and Princeton.

This year, our students tackled a range of challenging and thought-provoking questions. Harshini and Haidar explored whether Jeff Bezos became wealthy at the expense of his customers or employees. Lola investigated which unintended consequence has been the most devastating and why it was not predicted. Charlie examined whether society should fear a future without cash.

We are incredibly proud of the intellectual curiosity, ambition, and dedication shown by all of our students throughout this process. Taking part in such a prestigious international competition is a fantastic achievement in itself, and we wish them the very best of luck with their entries.

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]]> 100 Club! /2026/05/26/100-club-2/ Tue, 26 May 2026 12:45:53 +0000 /?p=19000
Before half term, ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ held its very own 100 Club event. This was to celebrate those students who had 100% attendance for half term 5! 711 students attended every day last half term and were therefore eligible to collect a sweet treat. Students who had attended every day this school year were rewarded with a drink to accompany their sweet treat.
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We are really looking forward to seeing even more students at the next 100 Club, our final 100 Club event of this academic year. You’ll have to be part of the club to see what’s up for grabs!
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]]> Inters Athletics Competition /2026/05/22/inters-athletics-competition/ Fri, 22 May 2026 12:37:49 +0000 /?p=18990

The annual Inters Athletics competition returned in fantastic fashion this year at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre, with students from Years 7, 8, and 9 competing against strong opposition from Wath Academy, Dinnington High School, and Maltby Academy.

Throughout the day, students delivered outstanding performances across both track and field events, showing great determination, teamwork, and athletic ability. From sprints and endurance races to jumps and throws, the level of competition was incredibly high.

Year 7 and Year 8 were crowned champions in their age groups, while Year 9 achieved an impressive second place. Thanks to the combined efforts of all students, we were also named overall champions and proudly brought home the prestigious Inters Trophy, a competition with a history spanning more than 80 years.

Staff were especially proud of the students’ behaviour, sportsmanship, and support for one another throughout the event. Congratulations to everyone involved on a fantastic achievement!

#WeAreProudOfOurAchievements
]]> Colour Run 2026 /2026/05/21/colour-run-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 08:21:36 +0000 /?p=18970

A huge well done to our Year 9 girls who took part in the Rotherham School Games Colour Run in support of Rotherham Hospice last week! All 14 girls showed fantastic effort, resilience, and positivity throughout the event as they tackled a challenging course filled obstacles and plenty of colourful paint.

The girls had a brilliant afternoon and represented Wickersley School & Sports College exceptionally well, proving to be a real credit to both themselves and the school. We are incredibly proud of every single one of them for taking part and helping to raise money for such an important cause within the local community. Well done, girls!

If you would still like to support the fundraiser, the JustGiving page will remain open until 1st June.

#WeAreRespectful
]]> WPT Young Musician of the Year 2026 /2026/05/21/wpt-young-musician-of-the-year-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 07:29:39 +0000 /?p=18957
The WPT Young Musician of the Year 2026 competition took place at RCS last Wednesday and Thursday, celebrating the incredible talent and dedication of young performers from across the Trust. Wickersley School & Sports College had over 30 entries in the competition, with an impressive 23 students progressing through to the finals. ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ was proudly represented in both the Vocalist and Instrumentalist Finals, where pupils showcased exceptional musicianship across a wide range of musical genres.
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We are delighted to celebrate the success of Cameron, who was crowned the overall winner for his outstanding drum performance. Carson also achieved fantastic success by winning the Intermediate category on piano, while James won the Beginners category on violin. A huge well done to all students who took part and represented the school so brilliantly!
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]]> Sea Cadets Success /2026/05/19/sea-cadets-success/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:24:00 +0000 /?p=18951

Congratulations to Emmeline in Year 9 and her sister Amber in Year 11, who both achieved their RYA Level 2 Powerboating qualification this weekend, earning their boating licence.

The qualification was completed during a district boating weekend with the Sea Cadets. This is a fantastic achievement that demonstrates great skill, confidence, and dedication. Well done to both of you!

#WeAreProudOfOurAchievements

]]> Students Football Achievements /2026/05/19/students-football-achievements/ Tue, 19 May 2026 09:17:47 +0000 /?p=18945

Recently, six Year 8 students from Wickersley School & Sports College enjoyed a fantastic football season representing Rotherham School Select Football Team.

The students competed in both the ESFA Yorkshire League and the NDYFL League, as well as taking part in the National Cups and Yorkshire Cup competitions. Representing their school and local area at such a high level is a fantastic achievement and reflects their hard work, dedication, and teamwork throughout the season. Well done to all of the players involved!

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]]> Y12 Physics Success /2026/05/18/y12-physics-success/ Mon, 18 May 2026 14:44:25 +0000 /?p=18933

Back in March, 11 of our Y12 A-Level Physics students took part in the Senior Physics Challenge from the British Physics Olympiad. The challenge is designed to develop students’ problem-solving skills and encourage them to apply their understanding of Physics to unfamiliar situations. Each year, more than 6,000 students take part in the competition.

The one-hour paper includes a range of short and extended questions that test students’ core subject knowledge, application, and higher-level thinking skills beyond the standard Key Stage 5 curriculum.

We are delighted to share that Charlie, Ed, Ben, and Arfaan all achieved a Commendation Award for their efforts. Grace, Dom, Oliver, Alby, Aman, Judd, and Jack were also awarded Bronze Awards. Well done, everyone!

#WeAreProudOfOurAchievements

]]> WOW Rotherham Festival /2026/05/18/wow-rotherham-festival/ Mon, 18 May 2026 13:33:54 +0000 /?p=18922

Last weekend, Wickersley Voices and Wickersley Performers took to the stage at the WOW Rotherham Festival in Rotherham. The festival is a vibrant and inspiring celebration of women, girls, and trans and non-binary communities, bringing people together through creativity, performance, and empowerment.

Well done to everyone involved for representing the school so brilliantly!

#WeLookAfterAndTakePrideInOurCommunity
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