Class Pet in Foundation 🐹

Foundation are excited to announce that we have a new class pet, Sam the hamster! The children have been looking through non-fiction books, in order to find information on how we can best take care of Sam.

History in Y5/6 📃

In History, Class 4 have been looking at sources of evidence from the Industrial Revolution, and decided whether they were primary or secondary sources, then explained their decisions. They also learned about the jobs that children were expected to do during this time period. 

Great work, well done!

Y1/2 Book Corner 📚

Class 2 have been enjoying a variety of books from different authors recently. They have looked at non-fiction and fiction books, and identified the features of texts. The children have discussed their favourite stories and named the title, author, and illustrator. 

Fantastic work!

Ex Y11 & 13 Presentation Evening 👏

On Thursday 16th January, Wickersley welcomed back the Class of 2024 for their GCSE and A Level Presentation Evening.

The students who received their official results last summer were invited back to school, alongside family and friends, to celebrate their achievements across their final year at WSSC.

WSSC Music Showcase 🥁

Wickersley School hosted a spectacular music showcase on Tuesday 14th January, featuring over 40 talented students from across the school, ranging from Year 7 to Sixth Form.

The event included an impressive array of performances, with soloists—both vocalists and instrumentalists—taking to the stage, along with two rock bands, duets, a quartet of drummers, the Wickersley Singers, and the school band. Most of these groups have only been together for a year, with several new members joining in September. The students delivered exceptional performances, and the evening was a resounding success, expertly hosted by two Sixth Form students to a full audience.

SEND Coffee Morning ☕

We are delighted to share that our recent SEND Coffee Morning at Wickersley was a great success! This termly event provided a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers to connect, share experiences, and access valuable support.

We were pleased to welcome representatives from external agencies, including the Specialist Inclusion Team, Aspire Outreach, Early Help, Rotherham Parent Carer Forum, and SENDIAS, who offered guidance and resources to families.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a positive, and informative session. We look forward to hosting more events like this in the future!

Grade 1 Piano Success 🎹

We would like to say a massive well done to Maizie in Y8, who has recently achieved a Distinction in her Grade 1 Piano exam. You should be extremely proud of yourself.

RCS Otherham Winter Light Festival Workshop ✨

Over the last term, Y9 students have been working with local artists at Flux Rotherham to create a unique and thrilling movie for the Otherham Winter Light Festival. 

The students have taken part in workshops with the artists, creating imaginative masks, which were then filmed using creative lighting and filming. Their work will be projected onto the buildings in Rotherham Town Centre! 

Well done to all staff and students who were involved!

Student Council 2024 - 25 🗳

In the Autumn Term, form groups nominated a representative to ensure every student’s voice could be heard, reflecting the British values of democracy and mutual respect. 

These representatives attend the relevant Key Stage Student Council meetings held every half term. Following these discussions, both the KS3 and KS4 student council teams shared their ideas and suggestions with the Senior Leadership Team and did a fantastic job of sharing their peers’ ideas and confidently pitching these suggestions. 

Agreed actions have been shared with the full staff body in the form of a ‘you said, we did’ form time  – well done Student Councillors!

Y6 Art Competition Winner 🎨

A few weeks ago, Rebecca from Unique Solutions came to Brinsworth, to present this Y6 superstar with his prize for winning their art competition. 

His wonderful work is displayed in their calendar, and he also won art supplies for school.

Well done, you should be extremely proud of yourself!

Mental Health Ambassadors 🧠

Our ‘With Me In Mind’ School Ambassadors for this year are Lewis and Antonia! Our WMIM Ambassadors help promote a positive wellbeing throughout our school, share ideas on how our school can work together with the WMIM team to support students, and attend WMIM events.

Here is what they had to say: ‘We are looking forward to spreading kindness throughout school, and believe we can help to provide students with opportunities that will benefit them, and their wellbeing. We are always available on the yard if anybody needs us, or would like some help.’

Well done Lewis and Antonia, you are absolute superstars!

Rocksteady Assembly 🎸

The children at Brinsworth Whitehill had a fantastic time with Rocksteady, during assembly. 

Some of the children were selected to play in the band, and did an absolutely amazing job. We were also super impressed with the other children singing along with Tim, and encouraging one another. 

Some of our future rockstars have already signed up to be in a band of their own.

Valerie Ganz Art Study in Y6 🎨

In Y6, the children have thoroughly enjoyed learning all about the artist, Valerie Ganz. They have started experimenting with charcoal, using images from the miner’s strike as a stimulus for their art work. They have all done such a fantastic job, and should be very proud of themselves.

Well done Y6!

FS2 Chinese New Year Celebrations 🐲

A few weeks ago, the children in FS2 learned all about the Chinese New Year. They learned that 2025 is the year of the snake, and enjoyed learning what animal year that they were born in. 

They took part in some arts and crafts, then had the opportunity to taste some Chinese food.

Great work, FS2!

Y4/5 Unbeatable Energy Workshop 🥁

This half term, Holly Class had a fantastic time taking part in the Unbeatable Energy Workshop, 'Rubbish Rhythms'! This was an amazing session, where the children used items such as water bottles, and old pipes as instruments!

Everyone really enjoyed experimenting with different ways to channel sound. Well done, Y4/5!

Y8 Gurdwara Trip 🛕

As part of the RE curriculum, Y8 students had the opportunity to visit a local Gurdwara in Sheffield. The students were able to look around the Sikh temple, and were given an educational talk about the Gurdwara and the Sikh religion, and were given the opportunity to ask questions to further develop their understanding of Sikhism. Whilst at the Gurdwara, the students also visited the Langar Hall (community kitchen), where food was kindly provided for the students to enjoy. 

It was wonderful seeing the students' engagement and enthusiasm, and we are extremely proud of how well they represented Clifton!

Y9/10 Lyceum Theatre Trip 🎭

On Wednesday 29th January, Y9 and Y10 Dance students visited the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, to watch Chicago the Musical, starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton, Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes, and Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards.

The dancers were lucky enough to interview Kevin Clifton after the performance, and got an insight on how professionals work in the performing arts industry. It was a very enjoyable afternoon, with members of the audience commenting on how well our students behaved. 

CCS Mock Interviews 🗣

A few weeks ago, Clifton students took part in the annual Mock Interview event. Many students came to the interviews feeling nervous, and left with huge smiles on their faces, and a confidence boost. The feedback from the visitors was superb, and they were incredibly impressed with the student behaviour throughout.

Well done to everyone who took part - you represented Clifton fantastically, and should be extremely proud of yourselves.

First Aid Training 🚑

At The Gainsborough Academy, we aim for all of our students to leave able and qualified. As part of this commitment, all of our students take part in First Aid lessons every year. 

This half term, KS4 students learnt CPR and how to use a defibrillator. 

Great work!

KS4 Allotment Site 👩‍🌾

Over the last few weeks, our students have been busy at our allotment site, getting the beds ready for planting! We're looking forward to sampling all the delicious produce they grow later in the year. 

Well done!

TGA Student Kixstars Open Success 👏

On Saturday 1st February, TGA student, Cody, competed at the Kixstars Open in Crawley. Cody's weight category was the most competitive weight class on the day, and some amazing players from all over the country were in attendance.

Cody got drawn on the hardest side of the draw, but that did not faze him - he did not lose one single round all day, even against top opposition! 

Amazing work, Cody!

Drum Workshop 🥁

Recently, the Thrybergh Primary School children had a musical themed afternoon! They started learning about notes and drum beats in their music lesson, and then the children took part in the Unbeatable Energy session, 'Rubbish Rhythms'. 

This was an amazing workshop where everyone used old, used items such as water bottles and old pipes as instruments. 

A fantastic, fun way to learn!

Y5 Magna Trip 🔩

On Tuesday 21st January, Y5 had an amazing day at Magna Science Adventure Centre. The children explored all the 4 pavilions (air, earth, water and fire) and learnt lots about different aspects of science. 

They also took part in a brilliant workshop about materials, where they were able to learn about reversible and irreversible changes, and how different materials react.

Everyone had a fantastic time and showed the Thrybergh Way in everything they did.

The Gingerbread Man in Foundation 📚

Recently in Foundation, the children have been reading the story book ‘The Gingerbread Man’. As part of their learning, they have each designed, made, and decorated their very own gingerbread man. Foundation have had lots of fun in the process, and thoroughly enjoyed eating their creations after all the hard work.

Well done everyone!

FS1 Chinese New Year Celebrations 🐲

FS1 loved learning all about the Chinese New Year - they even tasted some Chinese food and joined in with a Chinese Dragon dance!

Everyone had such a fantastic time. Well done, FS1!

Y2 Australian Animals with Pops 🦎

Y2 have recently taken a trip to Monkwood's woodland area with Pops Outdoor Adventure to create pictures of Australian animals. 

They did this by using natural materials and spray paint. 

Their creations look fantastic!

Y6 Safety Workshop 🦺

On Tuesday 4th February, Y6 took part in some workshops at the Rotherham AESSEAL New York Stadium. These included topics such as knife crime, protected characteristics, and online safety. 

The children were also lucky enough to meet Miller Bear during their visit!

Y4 Mosque Visit 🕌

Y4 have recently visited the Madina Mosque, also known as the Madina Masjid and the Wolseley Road Mosque, the first purpose-built mosque in Sheffield, England.

The children really enjoyed their tour, as it expanded their religion and ethics knowledge, and helped them learn the importance of the Mosque to the Islamic community. 

Well done, Y4!

Aston Hall at Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey 🏒

On Saturday 25th January, over 160 people from the Aston Hall school community enjoyed an evening of entertainment supporting the Sheffield Steelers at the Sheffield Arena. 

It’s the second of three visits this season to the arena, with more and more families engaging in these events each time. For many families, it’s the first time they’ve experienced such a sporting event, and enjoyed supporting a local sporting organisation. 

The children and staff enjoyed watching the Steelers win 4-2 against the Manchester Storm, with lots of cheering, dancing, and fun with friends!

Y4 at WKTA British Open 🥋

Aston Hall are extremely proud of Sienna in Y4, who recently competed in Karate at the WTKA British Open. She was entered into the intermediate / advanced categories with lots of older children and even competed against World Champions and black belts from the UK, and Italy! She performed in five categories, including traditional Shotokan, weapons and musical. 

Well done Sienna, what a superstar!

Y9 Drama Trip 🎭

Recently, Y9 Drama students visited Leeds Playhouse to see the critically acclaimed production of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. The production was an incredible spectacle that included puppetry, live music, and creatively designed costumes and scenery to portray the world of Narnia.

Over the next half term, students will be exploring the production’s use of design, and with such a superb piece of theatre, they’ll have plenty to talk about!

Y8 RE and Geography Trip 🌍

Many of our Y8 students had the exciting opportunity to visit the local Gurdwara in Sheffield. Students were able to see an Eastern faith in action, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of the Gurdwara! The students received an informative and educational talk about the Sikh Temple and religion. Students were also invited into the Langar (community kitchen), where food was kindly provided for them to enjoy! 

During the second part of the trip, students took part in some fieldwork - they were asked to study the environment alongside the Sheffield Canal. 

The students were incredibly respectful and sensible throughout the duration of the day, and were a credit to Thrybergh Academy - well done, Y8!

Otherham Winter Light Festival Workshop ✨

A few Y9 students at Thrybergh Academy have been involved in creating a film with the organisation, Flux Rotherham, as part of the 'Otherham Winter Light Festival'. 

Y5 Rawmarsh Library Trip 📚

Y5 had a fantastic time on their trip to Rawmarsh Library! The children designed their own carnival masks and worked in teams to answer quiz questions about South America, which is their current topic in Geography.

Well done everyone!

Ashwood Spotlight: Miss Roper, Headteacher

One of the Ashwood Ways is 'We Dream Big' and as part of the WPT Careers Curriculum, some of our students recently got the chance to do a Q&A session with Headteacher, Miss Roper, to discuss her career path in education such as how she became a teacher, and her experience in the role. 

Click the button below to read what they found out!

Arts and Crafts at Ashwood 🎨

Recently, children across Ashwood Primary School have been enjoying after school arts and crafts sessions. They have been learning about pattern and design, making their own creations, and taking inspiration from the Chinese New Year.