
WPT Newsletter – December 2025
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The latest WPT Newsletter is here. It’s been a very busy half term across our Trust, click the button below to see what we’ve been up to. Click here

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs Clifton as she retires after an incredible career at Aston Hall Junior & Infant School. She has been a valued member of the Aston Hall family for over 13 years – supporting students, colleagues and the wider school community throughout her time at the school. On behalf of everyone at Wickersley Partnership Trust, thank you, Mrs Clifton, for your

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

We are incredibly proud that Lee Rushforth, our Director of Estates, has been honoured in the National School Awards for Estates Management of the Year. The ceremony took place last night at the House of Lords in London, where he and other inspiring education leaders celebrated excellence and innovation across the sector. Lee received the award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and transformational impact across our Trust’s

On Friday evening, colleagues from across the Trust – along with our Directors, Governors and Members – came together at Magna Science Adventure Centre to celebrate the incredible achievements of the past year at the WPT Staff Awards 2025. This year’s ceremony was our most popular yet, with an impressive 31 awards presented to colleagues who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the very best outcomes for our

At this year’s WPT Staff Awards 2025, one of the most exciting categories was the People’s Choice Award, where parents / carers, families and the wider school community voted to recognise a member of staff who truly goes above and beyond. We’re proud to announce this year’s People’s Choice Awards went to: Ms Hatherley – Foljambe Primary School (Primary People’s Choice) “Ms Hatherley consistently goes above and

Earlier this month, Wickersley Sixth Form student Mabrookah had the remarkable opportunity to speak at the House of Commons as part of the UK Youth Parliament. Representing Rotherham in her role as a Member of Youth Parliament (MYP), Mabrookah contributed to discussions on key issues affecting young people across the country. She opened the debate on Health, speaking passionately about the importance of early intervention and sharing her

This week, Y5s and 6s from Thrybergh Primary School welcomed Sarah Champion, MP for Rotherham, to the classroom as part of this year’s UK Parliament Week celebrations. Students took part in an engaging Q&A session, asking Sarah about some of the biggest issues facing Rotherham, how laws are made and why democracy and voting are so important. They were particularly interested in her work improving opportunities for local families,

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

All schools across our Trust have now received specialist Bleed Kits, generously donated by our long-standing partner, First Aid Schools. These kits offer vital support in the event of a major injury, enabling immediate intervention while waiting for emergency services. This donation marks another important step in our ongoing commitment to keeping students, staff, and visitors safe. Beyond providing equipment, our partnership with First Aid Schools plays a key role
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