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.

Chillax (Year 7) All year Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > Chillax happens on a Monday and Wednesday lunchtime in room L11 - it's just for Year 7's and it's a chance to chill, relax and make some new friends. There are funny videos and board games and you are welcome to bring your lunch with you. Feel free to stay for 5 mins or the whole of lunch! Andy

< Back Emergency Paediatric First Aid training courses This qualification is designed for learners with a responsibility for the care of children and babies and provides knowledge and skills to deal with a range of paediatric first aid conditions and incidents. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of Paediatric First Aid situations. Duration Total qualification Time (TQT) is 7 hours, with 6 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom, plus some pre-course study. The qualification can be delivered over a maximum of a 4-week period, with each training session being a minimum of 2 hours. Syllabus A range of subjects is covered including:- • Role of the Paediatric First Aider • Seizure • Primary survey • Choking • Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED) • Minor injuries • Wounds, bleeding and shock • Recovery position £ 50 Availability From May Previous Next

Community Lettings < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Next > Hire our facilities: Visit our lettings page Contact our Facilities Manager on 01962 854757 / 07876898284 Current Community who use the School facilities: Brownies - Girlguiding Hampshire West - Brownies is for all girls aged seven to ten. Girls in Brownies have incredible experiences together, make brilliant friends and discover the world around them. Big Voices Academy Kids Activity Camp In Winchester | Holiday Club In Winchester | Barracudas A new adventure for 4 ½ to 14 year olds at Winchester kids camp. barracudas.co.uk/camps/winchester Based at The Westgate School. This venue has outstanding facilities and features including: Theatre | Sports fields | Sports halls | Waterpark and aqua slide (summer only) | Archery range (minimum age 7 years) | Fencing | Motorsports (under 7's electric go karts) | Woodlands area Dance Starz Find Little Kickers® - classes and venues near you for pre school and junior football coaching. Find a football class to match your child's age and in your local area. There are no specific start and end dates, just sign up online and join in! The Florian School of Dance, Dance School Winchester - Preschool to Adult Dance Class Timetable. Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap & Contemporary Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap & Contemporary Preschool to Adult Dance Class Timetable - Winchester Dance School. Integr8 Dance - The South’s best provider of dance and specialists in street dance and cheerleading. We hope you can find everything you are looking for; however; please don’t hesitate to get in touch! We provide the best dance services to schools in the South. Platform School of Dance - Interested in more than one style? You can have a free taster lesson in as many styles as you like. Check out our timetable to find a class to suit you. Performing Arts School in Winchester | Stagecoach - Our students are given lots of opportunities to shine in class, theatre performances, and in our annual show. Students from Stagecoach Winchester have been involved in West End productions, professional musicals at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, Grange Park Opera and Film and Television roles. Saints Foundation | Soccer Schools - Saints Foundation delivers Coaching Centre's for both boys and girls aged 5-13 years. The sessions are delivered by our experienced, FA qualified coaches and sessions will cover topics from the Saints Foundation Curriculum which includes; passing, receiving & turning, finishing, 4v4 SSG's and a tournament on the last week of the course. Sports Classes for Kids in Winchester & Hampshire | Sportskool - Holiday Clubs Making the most of their down-time . When school’s out, SportSkool’s in - and running a holiday club near you! Throughout the week, your child could be taught a variety of top sports by qualified, DBS-checked and fully insured SportSkool coaches. Winchester Archery Club - UK DAWN BREAKERS Venues - Winchester UK - I am Mandy, the lead instructor here at Dawn Breakers Winchester. If you are wondering if this is a good idea, if you're wondering if this is suitable for you, if you’re wondering whether or not you are good enough, fit enough, strong enough to give this a go, the answer to all of the above is ABSOLUTELY YES and it would be my pleasure to help and support you the whole way through. Sports Skool Primary phase - Sport Skool holiday clubs. Sportskool.co.uk

< Previous Parent Area Next > Parent Surveys We regularly carry out parent surveys to ascertain your views and to enable you to provide us with feedback. Your views and feedback are an important part of our self-evaluation processes and they help us to improve the provision at The Westgate School. ​Parent Surveys will be available for completion at all parent events including Curriculum Evenings and Parents' Evenings. ​The findings from the surveys will be used to help us to make improvements within the school. Findings from the surveys and actions we have taken will be communicated to you via School Comms. ​​​If there are any issues or concerns please do not feel you have to wait in order to complete a Parent Survey. Your views are always important to us and we would love to hear from you.

Squash Club (Yr 2-6) Yr 5/6 Monday 3.30-4.30pm Yr 3/4 Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Primary Clubs Next > SQUASH CLUB - At the Winchester Racquets and Fitness Club Organiser - Gary Hinton We have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to have a Westgate school only squash club provided to us from The Winchester Racquets and Fitness Club. It will be led by Gary Hinton, an experienced fully qualified England Squash coach. There is a cost for this club. How to sign up for an existing member: Go to www.wrfclub.com Sign-in Click on the ‘Westgate Afterschool’ tile. Select ‘Squash’ Select the correct year group and term start date. Select who will be participating. Follow through to make payment. How to sign up for a non-member: Go to www.wrfclub.com Register for the portal. Sign-in Click on the ‘Westgate Afterschool’ tile. Select ‘Squash’ Select the correct year group and term start date. Select who will be participating. Follow through to make payment.

Our Pupils | School Houses Our Pupils Pupils have the opportunity to take part a full and varied extra-curricular calendar including Deep Learning Days, curriculum visits and field work. All pupils are invited to be part of activities and field work that enriches our curriculum. Where an activity requires pupils to go off-site or stay beyond the school day, we will ask that you complete a consent form before your son/daughter can participate. Some activities are optional and require payment which is organised through the school’s office. In advance of any event, you will receive a letter requesting permission as well as payment if required. It is vital that your son/daughter’s medical form is kept up-to-date and that you do inform the school office if any of your contact details change. ​ School Houses All pupils and teachers are members of our House System. Pupils have the opportunity to take part in a range of events, working with older and younger pupils, competing for House Points and celebrating team spirit. Events include Sports Days, music competitions and drama events amongst other bespoke events. At the end of each term we celebrate pupils’ involvement and contribution to our school community through their participation as a member of a House in a whole school assembly full of music, celebration and fun. In addition to the extra-curricular opportunities, your son/daughter will also be linked to a House Leader who works closely with the Year Leader and Tutors to support him/her during their journey at our school. ​ ​ This system allows The Westgate School's sense of community to blossom by creating more opportunities for pupils to work together and help each other. That might be in competitions but also in peer support groups, fostering relationships between all our pupils and enabling them to work with a wide range of people across all the year groups. There will be scope for activities, clubs and competitions in all subjects - hopefully there will be something to excite and engage every single pupil! EARTH "To The Ends Of The Earth!" View More House Points Air "The Sky Is Our Limit!" View More Fire "Burning Desire to Succeed!" View More Water " Together, Our Drops Make an Ocean " View More

Fencing (Yr 3-5) Friday mornings 8:00 am < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Primary Clubs Next > Fencing Club Organiser - Mr Jon Mann Years 3-5 Friday 8-8.45am This is led by Jon Man, who is a qualified fencing coach. There is a cost for this club. Please book by emailing jdsportscoaching@gmail.com

< Previous Curriculum in-depth Next > Science “Through discovery and collaboration, we flourish” Our Science curriculum intends to: Make critical thinking and independence the foundation of learning and inspire a love of learning, self- discovery, and collaboration in all our pupils; Develop pupils’deep understanding of the world around them and their role in creating an environmentally sustainable future for our planet; Enable pupils to make safe and healthy choices Secondary Choices Process Learn More Why Learn Science? Science provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All pupils are taught essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of Science. Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils are encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They develop an understanding of how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes. There is a significant overlap with other subjects, such as Design & Technology, Mathematics, Geography, Physical Education and Food, Preparation & Nutrition and so cross-curricular links are regularly explored within lessons. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Science is planned around half-termly topics, the curriculum provides pupils with the opportunity to learn subject-specific knowledge and understanding, explore links across subject areas and practise their writing. As pupils progress through the Lower School they will receive a breadth of subject specialist teaching using specialist facilities in Science - inlcuding use of our designated KS2 Science laboratory. Long Term Plan Science

Music Theory - catch up and enrichment (Year 9-11) Thursday 1:15-1:45 Room: A2 Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > We wil develop our understanding of the theory side of music and explore differnt concepts and genres. A great way to develop your understanding of the concepts behind music and deepen your grasp of aspects we are covering in class.

Mandarin (Yr 3-6) Level 1 : Wednesday 3.30pm to 4.30pm Level 2: Thursday 3.30pm to 4.30pm < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Primary Clubs Next > Learning Mandarin is an exciting and rewarding endeavor. As the most widely spoken language in the world, Mandarin offers a gateway to a rich cultural heritage and countless opportunities for communication and connection. Although it may initially seem challenging due to its complex writing system and tonal nature, the journey of learning Mandarin opens doors to a vibrant world of literature, music, film, and business. Embracing Mandarin not only enhances one's linguistic abilities but also fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese customs, traditions, and perspectives. With dedication and practice, the study of Mandarin can lead to new friendships, expanded horizons, and a profound sense of accomplishment. The course is run by a qualified Mandarin teacher. Level 1 : open to children from year 3-6 who has never learnt any Mandarin. Level 2: open to children from year 3-6 who has finished level 1. Children from year 3-6, if you have learnt some Mandarin, please contact winchestermandarin@gmail.com to be accessed.

Age groups, Routines & Environment Rotherly, The Westgate's Day Nursery is an all year round, registered day care setting for children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. The nursery is situated in a new, purpose-built facility that provides excellent indoor and outdoor learning environments in a secure and self-contained setting. The Nursery is led by an experienced Nursery Manager and provides a warm and welcoming environment. High quality care and learning is organised in two age based rooms: ​ Rainbows 15 place room: 3 months to 2 years (Ratio: 1:3) ​ Caterpillars 16 place room: 2 to 3 years (Ratio: 1:4) ​ Butterflies - 24 place room: 3 to 5 years (Ratio: 1:8)​ ​ In addition to excellent facilities in the nursery, children also have access to other facilities and activities on the Westgate site including cooking and Physical Education in the Lower School as well as access to the school’s purpose designed grounds and playing fields. ​ Personal care routines ​ Children in nappies are changed, when required, and at regular intervals throughout the day. Parents and carers provide nappies, wipes and creams for their child. The nursery team apply a factor 50 sun cream, when necessary. Parents and carers are asked to provide a sun cream for their child, if they have a special requirement. ​ Toilet training starts at home, however, the key person and nursery team will support and advise parents and carers through the process. Of course, we ask for many changes of clothing during this phase! Once your child is interested with their own care routines, independence is encouraged with direct access to toileting and hand washing facilities. Our garden and outdoor learning environment The nursery has a courtyard and a large garden area on our immediate site. The garden is comprised of an all-weather surface, grassed areas and hard landscaping. A large range of activities and equipment, including an outdoor play house, mud kitchen, construction and water areas, are available to offer fun learning opportunities to explore the wider environment and suit the needs of each unique child. The nursery also enjoy the wider environment, including local parks or the railway and we are regular explorers of the Westgate all through school campus. Age Groups Our environment The Rainbow Room Rainbow room Our Rainbow children begin their learning journey within a welcoming, cosy and adaptable environment. Our experienced and well qualified team follow the young babies’ care and daily routines ensuring a smooth transition from home to nursery for both babies and their parents or carers. This supports the babies during their formative years to be interested, independent and resilient to explore and discover their world. ​ The Rainbow room, which is occupied by up to 15 children between 3 months and 2 years, has its own designated and secure garden area to play in and explore. They are offered time outside every day, weather permitting. The young children can access the rest of the nursery’s outdoor areas affording opportunity to interact with other nursery children and colleagues within our team. When the children are ready to move to the Caterpillar room, the team leaders and key person will plan and discuss the readiness of the transition and arrange familiarising visits to prepare for the actual transition date. Parents or carers are invited to discuss the transition plan and be informed throughout the process. Parents and carers are also offered a tour of the Caterpillar room to meet the new team and ask any questions to be equipped for their child’s next learning stage. ​ Meals are served in the shared area dining room or outside (weather and interest permitting), where a selection of seating arrangements are available to suit the age and stage relevant to individual requirements. Our meals consist of a morning snack, lunch and afternoon tea. Please see the Catering section or nursery reception area for more details. ​ Sleeping facilities within the Rainbow room is relevant to age and stage of development. Younger babies sleep in traditional large coach built prams within our safe and secure garden. The older babies (who usually sleep once a day) will sleep after their lunch in our sensory room, where they are snug in special resting mats with blankets and their own comforters The Caterpillar Room Caterpillar room The learning journey in the Caterpillar room continues by enjoying free flow play, both indoors and outdoors, in a flexible and spacious environment. We have up to 16 children aged between 2 – 3 years old in our Caterpillar room. The toddler age is full of wonder and exploration which is supported by the opportunities for child initiated play within our nursery environment. A variety of activities, such as creative and imaginary play, physical exploration, songs and rhymes, are offered within the children’s own routines and interests to support learning and growth. The children also have opportunities to play with all age groups during the day. ​ ​ Meals are provided three times a day and consists of a morning snack, lunch and afternoon tea. Morning snack and afternoon tea is served within the Caterpillar room, or outside (weather permitting). Lunch is served within our shared area dining room. Please see the Catering section or nursery reception area for more details. ​ Sleep time is within the Caterpillar room and usually follows the children’s lunch. All children are given the opportunity to rest or sleep for at least ½ an hour to support their physical needs and recharge their energy. Caterpillar children rest and sleep on mats with blankets and offered quiet activities on awakening. ​ During the term prior to their transition, the Caterpillar children are invited into the Butterfly room for familiarising visits. Parents or carers are invited to discuss the transition plan and be informed throughout the process. Parents and carers are offered a tour of the Butterfly room to meet the new team, and discuss the needs and requirements for their child’s next stage of their learning journey. Butterfly room The Butterfly Room The Butterfly room is a spacious and adaptable environment for up to 24 children aged between 3 – 5 years. A wide variety of learning opportunities are cultivated from the children’s interests in the Butterfly room which link to learning through play, the Early Years Foundation Stage and also supports the development of independence skills and school readiness. The Butterfly children are also offered opportunities throughout the Westgate campus such as school library visits, gymnasium and creative projects. The combination of these play and learning opportunities greatly support the children transitions into the Reception year at ‘big school’. ​ Meals, which are a sociable time, consist of a morning snack, lunch and afternoon tea, are provided throughout the day. The morning snack and afternoon tea is available within the Butterfly room and lunch is served in the shared area dining room. The children play an active role within meal preparation, serving and clearing through meal times. ​ Sleep and resting provision suits the age, stage and requirements of the pre-school aged children. Soft mats are available for sleeping or resting children alongside quiet activities, either indoors or outdoors, for those children who do not need to sleep. Personal care routines