Governors Board of Governors The Westgate’s board of governors consists of fifteen members drawn from the school’s parents, colleagues and local community. The board has three core functions: ​ Ensures clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction Holds the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff Oversees the financial performance of the school and makes sure its money is well spent. ​ Governors at The Westgate are all members of either: The Curriculum Committee, which monitors educational progress at all stages from nursery to KS4, learning environment and pastoral support system, or the Resources Committee , which is concerned with finance, staffing matters and facilities. Safeguarding is a constant priority and appears on every committee and Full Governing Body meeting agenda. As well as committee work, governors may have additional monitoring responsibility for aspects such as health and safety, SEN or safeguarding. Finally, governors are also linked with different aspects of strategic school functions and undertake regular monitoring visits. ​ Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Governors and Committee Chairs ​ Penelope Catchpole - Chair Responsibilities - Link Governor for SEN inc LAC, Primary Phase & Nursery link governor ​ Penny has been a governor at The Westgate since 2010, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor. Her three children all attended The Westgate and all have now graduated from university. ​ Penny has lived all over the UK and settled in Winchester in 2001. She ran her own legal practice for 10 years and then spent nearly 6 years working in Children's Services at Hampshire County Council. Penny is a member of the Curriculum committee having been a past Chair. ​ Christopher Sermon - Vice chair ​ Responsibilities - Resources Chair, SFVS/FMSIS Auditing Chris has been a governor at The Westgate School since 2014, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor; having previously served for eight years as parent governor at Western Primary School. He became Chair of the Resources Committee in 2018, and vice-Chair of Governors in 2021. ​ Now retired, Chris is a Chartered Accountant specialising in financial regulation and customer protection. Born and brought up in Winchester, Chris trained initially in London (including a year at the Bank of England) moved to Hungary for five years, then worked throughout Central and Eastern Europe before settling down back in Winchester. ​ He has two children, both of whom have now left The Westgate and are currently studying at university. ​ ​ Paul Key - Chair of the Curriculum Committee Paul is a co-opted Governor. He is Chair of the Curriculum Committee and is currently the Development and Training Governor. Paul has worked in education for 30 years, initially as a classroom teacher, and for the most part of his career, in teacher education. ​ Responsibilities - Health & Safety link governor, STEM (Maths, Science, IT & Tech / Evolve) link, Nursery Committee ​ ​ Please contact the school office i f you would like to contact one of our Governors. Contact us ​ S tatutory Governors’ details ​ Instrument of Government Variation ​ Governors' Code of Conduct ​ Policies approved by the Governing Body ​ Declarations of Pecuniary Interests ​ Governor Meeting Attendance ​ Should you wish to look at the minutes of the FGB meetings, please make an appointment with the school. ​

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Fiddle Group (Year 7-11) Wednesday 1.15 – 1.45pm Where: Music Classroom A2 Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > The Folk Group is open to all players of the Violin and will develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills through-out the year, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Musicians will have the opportunity to participate in events such as school concerts, celebrations, ‘Go West’ Festival, open mornings and evenings, and community events. Pupil Music Leaders will be supporting colleagues in running this club.

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Sports and Extra Curricular Leaders < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > Our aims are to provide as many sporting and extra-curricular opportunities as possible to the pupils both during and after school. A variety of clubs will run during break, lunch and after school which all pupils are welcome to attend. We aim to make the clubs more inclusive so that everybody is involved and have equal opportunities to take part. Additionally, if any pupils have suggestions for new club ideas, then they are more than welcome to speak to a member of staff or a senior council member who can report it back to us as the sports and extra-curricular leaders.

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

Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) What is Relationships and Sex Education? Effective sex and relationship education is essential if young people are to make responsible and well-informed decisions about their lives. The new Personal Development (Sept 2020) framework will help pupils develop the skills and understanding the need to live confident, healthy and independent lives. “It is lifelong learning about physical, moral and emotional development. It is about understanding the importance of marriage for family life, stable and loving relationships, respect, love and care. It is also about the teaching of sex, sexuality and sexual health. It is not about the promotion of sexual orientation or sexual activity – this would be inappropriate teaching.” [Sex and Relationships Education Guidance ref DCFS 0116/2000] Principles: Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) within our school aims to provide opportunities for pupils to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and become active and informed citizens. In addition, we aim to support young people through their physical, emotional and moral development. Information will be delivered in an accepting and honest way, which enables young people to contribute, and as deemed age appropriate. Parents and carers will be fully informed of policy and practice. The school recognises the “role of parents in the development of their children’s understanding about relationships is vital. Parents are the first teachers of their children. They have the most significant influence in enabling their children to grow and mature and to form healthy relationships” (DfE, 2019, ‘Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education’). RSHE will focus on: Attitudes and Values • Learning about the values of family life and stable relationships. • Learning the value of respect, love and care. • Exploring, considering and understanding moral dilemmas. • Developing critical thinking as part of decision making. • Personal and Social Skills. • Learning to manage emotions and relationships confidently and sensitively. • Developing self-respect and empathy for others. • Learning to make choices based on understanding of differences and with the absence of prejudice. • Providing opportunities for young people to develop the ability to understand the consequences of their decisions and actions, and to manage conflict. • Knowledge and understanding. • Information about healthier, safer lifestyles. • Physical development. • Emotions, relationships and reproduction. • Information about digital safety and responsibilities. Linked Policies You will find the following on our policies page here: Religious and Sexual Education Policy Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Policy Wellbeing Policy The Westgate School overview of RSHE (including sex education) Curriculum known as Personal Development. “Working in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community to enable pupils to feel safe, included, happy and prepared for life beyond school” YR Autumn School values/emotions/manners Topic / Theme YR Summer Self-regulation/relationships/body parts Topic / Theme Y1 Spring Health & well-being – body parts & appropriate touching / Relationships including families – importance of families & emotions Topic / Theme Y2 Autumn Relationships – knowing who to trust/body parts (some are private)/relaxation/Health & wellbeing- sleep/medicine safety Topic / Theme Y2 Summer Living in the wider world – environment -reduce, reuse, recycle Living in the wider world – rights and responsibilities – money & saving Topic / Theme Y3 Spring Health & well-being – mental well-being, human life cycle / Relationships including families - different families, including blended & same sex, respect Topic / Theme Y4 Autumn Relationships – feelings/manners/Health & wellbeing - medicine safety & self-care techniques Topic / Theme Y4 Summer Living in the wider world – environment – topical waste issues Living in the wider world – rights and responsibilities – united nations rights of a child Topic / Theme Y5 Spring Health & well-being – growing up/periods / Relationships including families – valuing diversity & challenging stereotyping Topic / Theme Y6 Autumn Relationships – on-line safety & how to be a good friend/Health & wellbeing - importance of sleep and effect of medicines & drugs on health (smoking, alcohol) Topic / Theme Y6 Summer Living in the wider world – environment – topical environmental issues/jobs/careers Living in the wider world – rights and responsibilities – money/transition to Secondary school Topic / Theme Y7 Spring Emotional Health & Wellbeing - Emotional Awareness, how do we deal with all that is around us. Managing Feelings, eating for health. What is mindfulness, Looking after our physical health. Careers - Be aspirational, next steps in school and post 16 Education, discrimination in the workplace, jobs for the future. Biological Sex- Science lessons Topic / Theme Y8 Autumn My life – Puberty, friendships, Bullying, Age of consent, Feelings- emotional literacy. Rights Respect and Responsibility - RRR- The UNCRC, Rights of children, wants and needs, active campaigning, Children’s rights in the UK. Diversity of Britain - Identity, Diversity, Multi culturalism, Prejudice, Radicalisation, British values. Law & Justice - Law, the court system, criminal responsibility. Healthy relationships - Heteronorms, having an equal say, gender stereotypes, Consent online sexual abuse. E Safety and how can stay safe online. How to report Indecent images- legal consideration, Cyber bullying- legal consideration, Online shopping, Crowd funding Topic / Theme Y8 Summer Relationship Sex and Health Education - Introducing issues to pupils around sex and relationships and allowing them to discuss and talk about this in a calm and sensitive environment. Intimate relationships, peer pressure, What is consent? , Why have sex ?, different types of contraception, sexting. Topic / Theme Y9 Spring Emotional Health and Wellbeing - Pupils look at healthy bodies and minds, they will also consider body image and how this is portrayed in the media. Ideals of body image, the media and body image, eating disorders, healthy lifestyles, resilience, self-harm, online regulation-gaming. Careers - Pupils will look at careers and discuss the future alongside creating their own START profile. Be aspirational, next steps in school and post 16 Education, discrimination in the workplace, jobs for the future. Topic / Theme Y10 Autumn Healthy Relationships - Pupils will consider what is a healthy relationship, consent and what constitutes sexual harassment to include online sexual harassment. Emotional Health and Wellbeing - Pupils look at healthy bodies and minds, they discuss why wellbeing and mindfulness is so important and they think about these issues in tutor groups. Topic / Theme Y10 Summer Relationships, Sex and Health Education - Pupils look at issues of consent, they discuss sex and peer pressure and different types of relationships including marriage and cohabitation. Legal rights within a marriage and other relationships. Equality, Domestic Violence and abuse, legal rights within a marriage, Legal rights across all types of relationships. RSHE- Core Sex education which covers, sex and contraception, parenthood, STI’s, HIV, Consent, Abortion, Harassment, cancer. E Safety - Pupils look at different aspects of E Safety and think about how they should behave online. How to report, harassment and stalking on-line, managing risks on-line, comparison of people on-line, positive viral content. Philosophy & Ethics - Topic / Theme Y11 Spring Drugs Education - To learn about the impact of substance use on risk-taking and personal safety, to learn how to manage influences in relation to alcohol and other drug use, to learn about the potential consequences of drug production, sale and use, and the support available for individuals regarding substance use, including addiction and dependency. Assessing risk. Substance use and managing influence. Help seeking and sources of support Careers - Pupils will look at careers and discuss the future alongside updating their own START profile. Be aspirational, Next steps in school and post 16 education, Discrimination in the work place, jobs for the future, internet as a revision aid Topic / Theme YR Spring Emotions/self-awareness/friendships Topic / Theme Y1 Autumn Relationships – recognising & naming emotions/Health & wellbeing - oral hygiene Topic / Theme Y1 Summer Living in the wider world – environment – caring for our environment Living in the wider world – rights and responsibilities – diversity & equality Topic / Theme Y2 Spring Health & well-being – loss, on-line relationships/Relationships including families – different types of families Topic / Theme Y3 Autumn Relationships – healthy relationships & friendships/Health & well-being - healthy, balanced diet and importance active lifestyle Topic / Theme Y3 Summer Living in the wider world – environment – environmental groups caring for our environment Living in the wider world – rights and responsibilities – all about rules Topic / Theme Y4 Spring Health & well-being - body parts and how they change/ Relationships including families – how families change over time Topic / Theme Y5 Autumn Relationships – bullying/online safety/Health & wellbeing - importance of exercise & healthy balanced diet Topic / Theme Y5 Summer Living in the wider world – environment – climate change Living in the wider world – rights and responsibilities – government and rule of law Topic / Theme Y6 Spring Health & well-being – sex – how babies are conceived & in a committed relationship / Relationships including families – marriage & civil relationships/ boundaries & consent Topic / Theme Y7 Autumn An introduction to PD and exploring issues that face pupils today for example Friendships, Bullying, different family units, puberty, Emotional literacy and the age of consent. The Science of Learning and how we learn. Healthy relationships - Heteronorms, having an equal say, gender stereotypes, Consent online sexual abuse E-Safety - How to report Indecent images, Cyber bullying, Online gaming rules, Accepting T & Cs Topic / Theme Y7 Summer Drugs - understanding Drugs, Nicotine – risks and influences, Alcohol and risk Relationships and Sex - Introducing issues to pupils around sex and relationships and allowing them to discuss and talk about this in a calm and sensitive environment. Reflecting on relationships and families and different types of families." Topic / Theme Y8 Spring Emotional Health & Well-being - Body Image, the impact of social media on body image, bullying and peer pressure, how we can develop self-esteem, healthy approaches to exercise, how we can be mindful, being mindful. Careers Drugs Education - Understanding Drugs, nicotine – risks and influences, alcohol and risk Topic / Theme Y9 Autumn Healthy Relationships - Pupils will consider what is a healthy relationship, consent and what constitutes sexual harassment to include online sexual harassment. Creating a safe space, Heteronorms, having an equal say, gender stereotypes, Consent online sexual abuse E Safety - Pupils look at different aspects of E Safety and think about how they should behave and stay safe online. Topic / Theme Y9 Summer Drugs Education - To learn about drugs and young people’s attitudes and behaviours regarding drug use. To consider the potential legal consequences of using illegal drugs. To learn about the short- and long- term effects of alcohol and cannabis use on individuals and to learn how to manage peer and other influences in relation to substance misuse. Relationships and sex education - Pupils look at different types of relationships including marriage and cohabitation, equality, and the legal rights around marriage. Topic / Theme Y10 Spring Drugs Education -To learn about the impact of substance use on risk-taking and personal safety, to learn how to manage influences in relation to alcohol and other drug use, to learn about the potential consequences of drug production, sale and use, and the support available for individuals regarding substance use, including addiction and dependency. Exploring attitudes, drugs the law and managing risks, drugs the effects: alcohol and cannabis, Managing influence. Careers Topic / Theme Y11 Autumn Healthy Relationships - Pupils will consider what is a healthy relationship, consent and what constitutes sexual harassment to include online sexual harassment. Discussion of proactive strategies and responses to inappropriate sexual language in school. Rape and consent. Identifying stereotypes and pressure to conform. Emotional Health and Wellbeing - Pupils look at healthy bodies and minds, they discuss why wellbeing and mindfulness is so important and they think about these issues in tutor groups. Preparing for exams, stress and how to manage it. Biological Sex - science lessons. Topic / Theme

Year 9 Greater Depth & Increased Breadth < Previous Curriculum - Overview In-depth Next > Our Curriculum Year 9 Greater Depth & Increased Breadth In recognition of the excellent progress made by pupils at The Westgate School throughout Years 7 and 8, we adapt our specified curriculum to offer pupils greater depth and increased breath in Year 9. Careful curriculum design allows us to increase the range of subjects from which pupils can choose: in Year 9 they will not begin their GCSE courses but instead, have the opportunity to learn beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and pursue the subject domains more deeply. Pupils will also have some choice of additional subjects, for example: sculpture, photography, Media Studies and a second Language choice. All pupils will continue with core subjects and, RE, Computing and Physical Education. Our most confident learners will also begin studying Latin as part of their core provision within English curriculum time. Curriculum choices are taken in accordance with the school’s high ambition for all young people to retain access to a broad and balanced offer as this entitlement provides a sound foundation for post-16 education, training and employment. Decisions regarding choices for GCSE subjects at the end of Year 9 are taken in partnership with parents and pupils and so far as the timetable allows. The school takes a varied approach to the organisation of teaching groups within subject areas and across year groups to ensure that the challenges of learning in different disciplines are met effectively. Pupils are not streamed across the curriculum and there is no fixed model for pupil grouping as experience has shown that an adaptive approach leads to the strongest outcomes for pupils in our school. Pupils in Year 9 will all begin the GCSE Triple Science pathway. This is not optional; it forms part of the school’s core provision and means that pupils will still retain the opportunity to choose a full range of foundation subjects for their GCSE courses beginning in Year 10. The school provides ample opportunities for pupils to pursue their interests in music, sport, art and other subject areas even if not taken as an examination subject. As a flagship school for Hampshire Music Service and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, we actively promote these opportunities alongside our own GoWest Arts provision and Community Challenge. Our thriving extra-curricular music and sports programmes in which a great majority of pupils participate are a key part of the all-through school provision, facilitating rich learning opportunities where younger and older pupils are working in partnership and learning together. The Upper School Curriculum: a 5-year journey Overview of the Curriculum English The English journey continues within which Latin is an additional option for some pupils. In Year 10 the GCSE syllabus begins with all pupils taking English Literature alongside English Language, leading to two separate GCSE grades. As Speaking and Listening is a core part of the English curriculum all-through, pupils will begin the NEA separate assessment at the end of Year 9. Mathematics The English journey continues within which Latin is an additional option for some pupils. In Year 10 the GCSE syllabus begins with all pupils taking English Literature alongside English Language, leading to two separate GCSE grades. As Speaking and Listening is a core part of the English curriculum all-through, pupils will begin the NEA separate assessment at the end of Year 9. Science We start Triple Science GCSE in Year 9. All pupils initially undertake the combined Science Trilogy (double science) in Years 9 and 10, alongside a small amount of Separate Science (triple science) content. During Year 10, pupils are able to progress on to the Triple Science pathway where the three Sciences are examined separately. This will involve pupils studying extra content for each subject, and sitting longer exams, to provide the opportunity for pupils to gain separate qualifications in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Pupils who do not study Biology, Chemistry and Physics separately will continue with Combined Science Trilogy. This will lead to a result which is worth two GCSE grades. Both courses allow pupils to continue with A-level Science qualifications and beyond. Languages Pupils continue with their chosen language in Year 9– Spanish and/or French . More experienced learners have the opportunity to study Latin within the English curriculum and may also choose to take this as a GCSE option in Years 10 and 11. German is also offered from Year 9. Foundation course This part of the curriculum allows pupils to make choices according to their interests and strengths. We have included the following in this part of the curriculum: 1. History and / or Geography (pupils are also able to select History or Geography as part of their three additional choices) 2. Three additional choices (see Foundation pages within this booklet) 3. Religious Enquiry (see previous page for more information). Please note that options are renewed annually to consider best provision for Year 9 and 10. This provision is in part, subject to pupil numbers.

Westgate Alumni “Don’t be dismayed by goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.” ​ Here at The Westgate School we are keen for past pupils to continue to be part of our community. It would be fantastic to keep you up to date with school life, for you to play a key role with current pupils and network with fellow classmates. We would love to be in contact with as many of you as possible and hear about your successes since leaving us and for you to continue to be part of school life. With an amazing response, please click below to view just a few of our Alumni letters. Trevor Smith - Westgate Leaver 1979 ​ Kate Rossi - Westgate Leaver 1980 ​ Tristan Cummings - Westgate Leaver 2010 ​ Caragh Brien - Westgate Leaver 2011 ​ Imogen Hanvey - Westgate Leaver 2012 ​ If you would like to be involved please email: alumni@westgate.hants.sch.uk ​ ​ ​ ​

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Tutor Programme Every tutor group has tutor time daily, these sessions include Drop Everything and Read (DEAR), Stories Worth Sharing, Assembly and Personal Development which is taught during an extended tutor time on a Wednesday. This programme is designed to engender our school ethos and promote the key pastoral development of individuals and tutor groups. ​ An example of our weekly experiences would be: Drop everything and read Monday Topical Issues Pupil led session Tuesday Personal Development Wednesday Stories Worth Sharing Thursday Year or Key Stage Assembly Friday Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) This is a quiet moment at the beginning of the week for personal reading for pleasure and enjoyment, as part of our reading strategy. We have been currently inviting all of Year 7 to read `You are Awesome` by Matthew Syed. The Tutor Group then discusses the book, it's themes and how it makes them feel. ​ A review from a Year 7 pupil: ​ We read ‘You are Awesome’ in our Tutor group. The book was very engaging, with its coloured pages and interesting drawings – but it also had great morals, with the author’s intent really showing. Furthermore, it really made me and others in our tutor group take different, more positive mindsets to possibly negative scenarios. The book was written in a way so that it gave you more valuable tips whilst keeping you interested in the text. It helped with my growth mindset and encouraged me to try and learn from the experience of making mistakes. It was interesting in the way it compared the cool kid to the average kid, and it showed how if you try and try and don’t give up on yourself you can change. It was cool to read about a famous person who didn’t give up on what they believed and what they could do. Stories Worth Sharing These are stories from a variety of sources from around the world, sharing of these stories broadens pupils understanding and appreciation of the world and are often closely linked to British Values and our work to achieve the silver UN Rights Respecting School status.

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