Curriculum Group < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > Our aim is to provide a place for pupils to put forward their ideas about the Curriculum and work together to discuss and implement changes for our Whole School Curriculum. We have focused on how to best suit various learning styles, how to best enhance our learning experiences in the classroom and how to best support others with their studies. ​ The Curriculum Group has been working on creating, promoting and monitoring their new subject ambassador forums. They have been trialling ways to get people to use the system and need to spend time properly advertising the forums for the use of all students. They will continue to work on this and a weekly monitoring of the forums as well.

Support Year Leaders Mrs Fyvie-Rae Leader of Y7 Learn More Mr Searle Leader of Y8 Learn More Mrs Birtwistle Leader of Y9 Learn More Mr Howes Leader of Y10 Learn More Mr Damant Leader of Y11 Learn More

Multi Skills (Yr 1-3) Year 2 Monday 3.20-4.20pm Year 1 Tuesday 3.20-4.20pm Year 3 Thursday 3.20-4.20pm < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Primary Clubs Next > Multi-Skills Organiser - Mr Jon Mann Year 2 Monday 3.20-4.20pm Year 1 Tuesday 3.20-4.20pm Year 3 Thursday 3.20-4.20pm This activity is run by Jon Mann a qualified sports coach. It will introduce and develop core skills relevant to many different sporting activities. There is a cost for this club. Please book by emailing jdsportscoaching@gmail.com

Wellbeing Group (Year 7-11) Wednesday lunchtime H1 Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > Lead teacher: Miss Sherwood

Primary Phase School Lead < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > As the Primary Phase Leads, our aim is to support younger pupils within the Primary Phase in their interests and responsibilities. We intend to work with the Primary School Council members to encourage them in their roles and to bridge the gap between the Secondary and Primary Schools. We help to ensure a smooth transition between Years 6 and 7 and ease any concerns they may have about the changes they will encounter. We intend to expand our role by assisting with Primary School clubs and enrich their Lower School experience.

GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Group < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) work in the school in order to promote equality within the community for LGBTQIA+ pupils and others. We meet weekly to discuss current events and ways to improve the school to make the community a more comfortable and inclusive place for everyone here and aim to educate and inform others on ways to be active allies. We offer a safe space to talk freely about identity and invite everyone to come along.

The Well-being Group < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > Who are we? In Wellbeing Group, our aim is to make the pupils’ experience at The Westgate School as enjoyable as possible. We want to create a positive working environment for both students and teachers and allow them to feel comfortable and safe at school. ​ As part of our role at the school, we encourage pupils to join in with different activities. We do this by organising a variety of events aimed to include everyone. For example, in the summer we run rounders for our sport orientated students, and for our arty students we have colouring and drawing sessions. This helps us to promote the school values- be kind, be respectful and be responsible- by giving pupils a chance to work with and get to know people across the whole school community. Aims for Next Year… Our aims for coming year include, continuing to grow a partnership with the #BeeWell project, which is a county collaboration to improve students’ mental health and wellbeing in schools. Furthermore, we want to help pupils feel more comfortable with themselves and encourage them to express themselves more freely without worrying about what other people think.

< Previous Curriculum in-depth Next > The Wellbeing Curriculum “Building resilience in a modern world”. Our wellbeing curriculum intends to: Promote emotional wellbeing and mental health. Embed an understanding of how to remain resilient and self-aware of pressures. Consider how physical activity can promote well-being for all. Consider how we can support others in our community. Secondary Choices Process Learn More Overview At The Westgate School we make the wellbeing of the individual a top priority: academic success can only come from feeling emotionally safe and secure. In order to become confident and resilient individuals, young people need to be taught the skills to look after their emotional and physical wellbeing therefore, our academic curriculum is supplemented by a school-designed curriculum for wellbeing that is led by pupils and, our school's lead for mental health, Mrs. Woodall - Head of primary phase. The school year is punctuated by 'Wellbeing Days' in which all pupils participate. Parents and carers are invited to support these events and regular Partners in Learning opportunities also aim to help parents and carers to deepen their skills in supporting their child's wellbeing. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Primary Phase Cross Curricular Philosophy for Children, growth mindset approach, collaborative learning, outside learning, use of visitors, THRIVE approach, positive relational behaviour approach with a focus on restoration. Preteaching and master classes to promote confidence. Digital safety. Cultural Capital. Westgate School Values: Be kind, Be respectful, Be responsible Assemblies School Values, taking responsibility, Characteristics of Effective Learning – positivity, supporting charities (Shoebox appeal). Enrichment opportunities, awe & wonder, antibullying, having a growth mind-set, Choices, Internet Safety, Bravery, pupil support team, Road safety, celebration of difference. Science Appreciation and love of the natural world, Understanding and knowledge of changing seasons and growing Forest Learning opportunities, Diet and nutrition, balanced diets, importance of physical exercise, puberty (KS2). English Confidence in spoken language and oracy, development of vocabulary. Promoting a love of reading as key to our curriculum. Qualities of a good person (heroes), representation of women, appreciating other cultures and lifestyles through a wide range of texts including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Maths Group learning & master classes. PE & Dance Developing confidence and skill in different movements and sports. Personal Development & Core themes in PD - Health & well-being - physical & mental health, health & wellbeing, Relationships, Living in the wider world and environment, Living in the wider world – Rights and Responsibilities. Religious Enquiry Values - Democracy, Rule of Law, Tolerance of different faiths and religions, mutual respect, Individual liberty. What is RE, The search for truth and meaning, knowledge of different religious traditions: YR & KS1 - Christian and Hindu Traditions Year 3 & 4 - Christian, Buddhist and Jewish Traditions Year 5 & 6 - Christian, Islamic and Jewish Traditions Inspirational figures and Leaders. History The lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements – Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole, Mary Anning (KS1). Events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally great Fire of London (KS1) Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman Empire, Ancient Greeks (KS2). Significant historical events, people and places in their own locality- William Walker, History of Winchester. British History chronologically. Geography Developing knowledge of our local environment, the UK and the world. Physical and human geographical skills and knowledge. Being citizens, Being part of a community, Our place in in the world (industries and careers), tribes and how we live, Tourism and the need for leisure. Sustainability: making the right choices. Technology Healthy eating (5 a day), Eatwell Guide, Nutritional analysis, food related illnesses, - managing food intolerances, reuse and recycling (benefits), food for enjoyment, experience of the design process – design, make and evaluate. The Arts Opportunity to learn an instrument and sing in a group. Experience to perform. Appreciation of different types of music. Appreciation of different styles of Art, different mediums and a wide variety of artists. Making mistakes and improving, supporting each other, feeling safe and secure, identity, arts from different cultures celebrating different cultures. Spanish Knowledge of a different country and confidence in speaking another language.

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< Previous Curriculum in-depth Next > Physical Education “To inspire pupils to discover a lifelong love of sport and exercise” Our PE curriculum intends to: Experience as many sports as possible to find those which will develop a lifelong love of sport. Have the opportunity to participate within our school community in a wide range of extracurricular activities. To develop the skills and aptitudes needed to excel. Secondary Choices Process Learn More Why Learn PE? A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. It will provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content PE is taught as a discrete subject from Year R. We provide additional teaching resources form Year 3 transitionaing into specialist PE provision using our full facilities from Year 4. Key stage 1 course content Pupils will develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. They will learn to engage in competitive and co-operative physical activities, in a range of increasingly challenging situations. Pupils will be taught to: Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities Participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending Perform dances using simple movement patterns.

Hairspray production Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday after school Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > Auditions and rehearsals will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 3.05 – 4.30 p.m. (5.00 pm after Easter) Acting only rehearsals will run on Mondays. Dance rehearsals will run on Wednesdays with choreographer Brittany Chalk from Integr8 Dance Main role and singing rehearsals will run on Fridays from 3.00 - 4.15 p.m. Performances are due to take place on Monday 13th to Thursday 16th May 2024. Cast A will perform on Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th May. Cast B are due to perform on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th May. If you're not a dancer in the production, Brittany will still be helping choreograph your scenes so be prepared to attend on Wednesdays. A schedule of auditions and rehearsals will be shared on EduLink along with an Audition Pack with info on songs, script extracts and characters you can audition for. Any questions - please speak to Mr Mills or Mrs Riddel

Drama Club (Year 8) Friday. 3.00 - 4.15 pm. Year 8 Upper School Hall. Max. 40 participants. Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > The Year 8 Drama Club is the perfect opportunity for Year 8s to enjoy working with people from across the year group who love Drama. The club will run on Fridays from 3.00-4.15pm and will involve a lively mix of games, exercises, improvisation and playmaking. Pupil leaders will be supporting teachers in running this club. Pupils who attend will have an opportunity to develop their confidence and skills in weekly games and workshops. It promises to be serious fun! Members of the Year 8 Drama Club will be encouraged to audition for this Year's School Production of Hairspray! The Club will pause during the production In the Summer Term, after 'Hairspray', the club will re-start and will explore scenes from 'Harry Potter and The Cursed Child'. There will be the opportunity to perform extracts in our Summer Arts Festiva l. We look forward to seeing you all there. Any questions - please speak to Mr Mills or Mrs Riddel