On Thursday 5th March, staff and students across Wickersley Partnership Trust came together to celebrate World Book Day 2026.   Across all our schools, there was a fantastic atmosphere as staff and students dressed up in a range of creative costumes inspired by their favourite characters and stories. Classrooms and corridors were also beautifully decorated with themes linked to current learning and popular books.   A wide variety of World

On Tuesday evening, staff from across our Trust took part in one of our most popular wellbeing events: wreath-making! Over 238 colleagues from our 13 schools and Central Team took part, enjoying the chance to relax, connect and get creative. Everyone was provided with a wire ring, moss, greenery and a selection of festive embellishments to design their own unique wreath. A special thank you to Guilthwaite Nurseries for supplying

Last week, we held our WPT Y11 Careers Fair once again. We welcomed students from across our Rotherham schools to explore the wide range of Post-16 and career pathways available to them.    The event was buzzing with activity throughout the day, with students engaging directly with a wide range of providers including colleges, universities, the armed forces, public sector organisations and private sector employers.   The WPT Careers Fair

As part of our ongoing Staff Wellbeing initiative, staff across our Trust enjoyed a special pumpkin carving activity last night. The event provided a creative and engaging opportunity for colleagues to take a break from their daily routines, unwind and connect with their school teams in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.   We recognise that our staff are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why supporting their wellbeing

One of our students recently starred in the hit – and now award-winning – drama ‘Adolescence’, and was invited to attend the National Television Awards on Wednesday night!    Y10 student at Clifton Community School, Kaine, attended the NTAs following his role in the Netflix series earlier this year. It was a standout hit and earned a well-deserved win in the ‘New Drama’ category, highlighting the exceptional talent of the

Yesterday evening, over 180 colleagues from across Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) took part in our WPT Summer Wellbeing Event – a get-together to celebrate the end of another successful academic year, and to make some delicious mocktails!    This event marks the final event in our Wellbeing Wednesday calendar and what a fantastic one it was. Each colleague involved was supplied with ingredients to make themselves a summery drink of

As another academic year draws to a close, secondary schools across our Trust have marked a significant milestone in their Y11 journey recently – Prom Night! Each school hosted a memorable event for our students and staff to come together to reflect on five years of learning and growth, and to celebrate the achievements of this year’s cohort. The proms included: – Awards– Meals– Discos– Photobooths (courtesy of WPT’s Media

It was another fantastic year for Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) at the South Yorkshire Careers Hub Awards, held at the Mowbray venue in Sheffield. The awards ceremony is a celebration of the dedication and innovation shown by schools, colleges, employers, and careers leaders across the region in preparing young people for their futures – and this year, WPT was proud to have several key wins and nominations that reflect our

This week, all five secondary schools across our Trust welcomed Y6 students through their doors to begin their three-week transition period. This is a key part of their educational journey, offering them a chance to familiarise themselves with the school environment, meet staff and peers, and experience a taste of secondary school life ahead of September.   At Wickersley Partnership Trust, we understand that the move from primary to secondary

As part of our Enrichment and Entitlement Promise, Year 9 Drama students from across the Trust came together for our first ever joint Drama residential trip – enjoying two enriching days in London, filled with a range of cultural and educational experiences.   Students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of professional theatre, attending two fantastic West End productions: the amazing comedy The Play That Goes Wrong

As part of our Enrichment and Entitlement Promise, and a key element of our Personal Development Curriculum, Year 6 children from across the Trust came together on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th June to celebrate the end of their primary school journey at the WPT Y6 Prom.   This special event formed part of a wider transition project, aimed at helping children from different primary schools build relationships and ease

This week, primary schools across WPT attended Rotherham One Voice. The event was organised in collaboration between Children’s Capital of Culture and Rotherham Music.   As Rotherham is the first Children’s Capital of Culture, children sung songs designed to express who they are, and where they come from. Everyone gave an outstanding performance, and were a credit to their schools and the Trust.   Well done to all who took

On Friday 16th May, Rawmarsh Community School exploded with energy and colour as it hosted the annual Rotherham School Games Colour Run in support of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, a wonderful local organisation that offer support to children with life-shortening illnesses and their families. The vibrant event formed part of the borough-wide Children’s Capital of Culture 2025 celebrations, shining a light on youth voice, creativity, and community action.   The

Thursday 8th May marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and to commemorate the occasion, staff and students across Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) took part in a range of activities including:  Dressing in red, white or blue  Singing songs from the 1940s Learning about VE Day in History lessons Visiting a care home to hear first-hand stories about the War Making their own Union Jack flags Thrybergh Academy even welcomed

On Monday 1st May 2025, representatives from each of our secondary schools were invited to the WPT Head Office in Rotherham to meet our Board of Directors as part of their most recent Board meeting. The students, all members of their respective Student Councils, were treated to a buffet lunch before meeting with Directors in what was a first-of-its-kind meeting between student and Trust leadership.   The event, a fact-finding

On Wednesday 30th April, students from Wickersley, Rawmarsh and Thrybergh Academy took part in the final match of the Rotherham School Boys u13s Yorkshire Federation League. It was yet another successful outcome, with their 11th win out of 11 games.   Throughout the season they have also beat the likes of Sheffield, Leeds, and Barnsley, scoring 65 goals and only conceding 3. They all played a huge part in the

Monday 10th to Friday 14th March was the first ever Rotherham Girls Week. The aim was to get as many girls active as possible, especially within the community. The week saw over 1200 girls taking part in sport, with 54 schools involved.    On Monday 10th, Aston Hall Y6 girls delivered a carousel of five activities to their fellow classmates. Each activity was planned, and delivered by the girls, for

Last week, we welcomed Medical Mavericks to the Trust. We identified Y9 students with an interest in working in the medical and care sectors, and they were able to try out small medical procedures such as taking blood pressure, doing an ECG, performing keyhole surgery, and even taking blood from a phlebotomy training arm. The students took part in all the activities on offer, and they really enjoyed the sessions,

Last week, Y10 students attended their Careers Fair. This was an opportunity for students to learn about the options they have after they leave school in Y11. Students spent time learning about the different options in more detail, learning how to use the careers platform Unifrog, and finally, a session on preparing for their upcoming work experience.   As part of the day, all students were invited to Cranworth Road

On Thursday 6th March, staff and students across Wickersley Partnership Trust celebrated World Book Day 2025. The staff and students wore some fantastic costumes, and decorated the schools with different themes according to what they are currently learning. A large variety of World Book Day themed activities were arranged throughout all schools, which many students took part in.    Just a few of the activities included were, book swapping, best

Our fourth annual Staff Awards took place at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Friday and what a night it was!   WPT colleagues, Directors, Governors and Members from across the Trust came together to celebrate the hard work, commitment and dedication that they put in every single day to ensure the best possible education and outcomes for our students.   After being greeted with some fantastic entertainment from juggler Chris

On Wednesday 2nd October the Rotherham School Games Team, in partnership with Panathlon, hosted two Ten Pin Bowling Festivals at Hollywood Bowl in Sheffield. The events saw 25 Rotherham Primary schools attend including four of our Trust Schools, Aston Hall, Aston Lodge, Rawmarsh Ashwood and Brinsworth Whitehill. 142 children had the opportunity to test out their bowling skills, resulting in a combined score of over 11,104 points and five new

On Wednesday 3rd July 2024, 20 schools from around Rotherham, including four of WPT’s primary schools, were invited to attend the very first ‘Inspire and Engage’ School Games Festival of Sport at Herringthorpe Stadium. Schools selected 15 children from Y4/5 to experience some new activities, in the hope that they may be encouraged to take up a new sport! The event was funded by Yorkshire Sport, with the aim to

Last Wednesday and Thursday evening, Y6s from all of our primary schools came together to celebrate the end of their primary school journey at the WPT Y6 Prom! Before they officially start their new schools, we wanted to wrap their time with us up with some games, dancing, food and friends! They were fantastic evenings, which included a disco, a catwalk, games and a photobooth.  A massive thank you to all of

And that’s a wrap on this year’s WPT Residential, and what a huge success it was! Y5s and Y6s from across the Trust took part in a two-night camp-out and got stuck into lots of exciting activities across three days.   During their time at Cranworth, the children took part in a variety of team building activities where they had to solve puzzles and work together in order to complete

On Tuesday 12th March, the Rotherham School Games team ran two Boccia festivals with the help of the Rawmarsh Community School Sports Leaders.   In the morning 12 primary schools, including 4 of our Trust primaries, came down and played Boccia, with some playing the game for the very first time! The event was a great way to let some children take their first steps into Boccia as well as

On Friday 8th March, we held another Careers Fair at our Cranworth Road site. It was Y10’s time to come down and gain insight into the Post-16 and career opportunities available to them, both locally and nationally. Students from Wickersley School & Sports College, Thrybergh Academy, Rawmarsh Community School and Clifton Community School came along to network with colleges, universities, the armed forces, public sector organisations and private sector companies.