Greek Club (Y 11) ​ Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > Year 11 pupils can immerse themselves in the wonders of Greek language, culture and history. The engaging activities, discussions and projects sparked their passion for the ancient world, while developing critical thinking and research skills. Lead colleagues - Mrs Posadas

Music Circle Listening (Year 7-11) Friday 1:15 - 1:45 pm Stage Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next >

Enriching the Curriculum Teaching colleagues are passionate about making learning in their subject applicable to life outside of school. At the Westgate School, pupils will have opportunities to participate in planned enrichment activities that are integral to the way in which our curriculum is taught. Examples of this might include field work in Geography, outdoor learning in the primary phase and regular theatre visits to enrich pupils’ learning in Drama. Learning beyond the classroom begins in the Early Years Foundation Stage where the concept of free-flow, children moving their learning to different settings, is encouraged and supported through the design of our fantastic buildings. Similarly, we encourage pupils to learn together through enrichment activities such as participating in our regular music concerts. Our musical groups and choirs are varied and represent a range of experiences. It is also not unusual to see adult members of our school community participating in musical events – another example of our community of learning in practice. In the Primary Phase, pupils will take part in music and drama, supported by older pupils and specialist teachers. A highlight of our school calendar is our carol concert in Winchester Cathedral which sees performances representative of all members of our learning community, including the participation of all pupils in Year 7. The Westgate School is a flagship school for Hampshire Music Service with whom we enjoy a close partnership to the benefit of our young musicians. In addition to structured enrichment activities, the School has a wide range of clubs that support learning and foster enthusiasm for a subject. Pupils can choose to attend Art or Humanities clubs where they are immersed in extended learning and are supported informally by specialist teaching colleagues. Our Home Learning Club offers additional support where pupils can enjoy working in our Learning Resource Centre with other pupils providing support or, with the help of older pupils. ​ Celebrating Excellence The Westgate School has a long history of academic excellence; enrichment activities are not only part of this, but are central to our school’s ethos. As a member of The Westgate community, excellence is both about achieving good results and, demonstrating excellent learning skills. We celebrate this not only through academic results, but through participation; our annual Sports Presentation Evening the School’s Honours Evening recognise individual journeys to excellence in a wide range of learning experiences. Each year we mark the achievements of our Year 11 pupils with a Presentation Evening - a very proud evening for our school. ​ ​ Anchor 1 Community Lettings Learn More The Duke of Edinburgh Award Learn More All Primary Phase Clubs Art Club - Flying Colours (Yr 1-6) Learn More Fencing (Yr 3-5) Learn More Girls Football (Yr 1-6) Learn More Holiday Clubs Learn More All Secondary Phase Clubs Baking Club (Year 7 & 8) Learn More Basketball (Year 7-11) Learn More Brass Group (Year 7-11) Learn More Charity Group (Year 7-11) Learn More

< Previous Curriculum in-depth Next > Food Preparation & Nutrition “Nutrition for a healthy future” Our Preparation & Nutrition curriculum intends to: Inspire pupils to gain knowledge and practical experience of preparing and making a wide range of creative, innovative and complex dishes that enable them to make informed and healthy choices about the foods they eat; Enable pupils to think critically about the best ethical and moral choices. Develop an understanding of the practical application of scientific principles of food preparation. Secondary Choices Process Learn More Why Learn Food Preparation & Nutrition? Food Preparation and Nutrition equips pupils with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare different foods and apply the principles of food science, nutrition and healthy eating. It encourages pupils to cook, enables them to make informed decisions about food and nutrition and allows them to acquire knowledge in order to feed themselves and others affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life. Course Skills: Designing and making high quality products using a wide range of skills in the safe and hygienic preparation of food. Learning about the science behind food and the way the physical and chemical properties of ingredients are essential to creating successful dishes. Developing organisational skills, including the management of time. Reading, understanding and following recipes, selecting suitable ingredients. Sensory analysis of own products as well as existing ones Using and understanding technical vocabulary and applying it in context. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Cooking and nutrition As part of their work with food, pupils are taught how to cook and apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. Instilling a love of cooking in pupils will also open a door to one of the great expressions of human creativity. Learning how to cook is a crucial life skill that enables pupils to feed themselves and others affordably and well, now and in later life. Key stage 1 course content Our pupils will be taught to: use the basic principles of a healthy and varied diet to prepare dishes  understand where food comes from

Moving up Moving up ​ Our Transition programme in the summer term will include an evening meeting for all new Year R parents. At this event you will meet the primary phase team who will talk to you in more detail about starting school at the Westgate, give you lots of practical tips and hints and answer any questions you may have. We will discuss the induction programme in more detail and explain how we will work in partnership with you and your child, to prepare for their start at The Westgate School. You will also receive information about your child’s class and have an opportunity to meet Primary colleagues. We very much view transition as a process for each child to their new year group. As part of the Moving Up process, children will meet their new teacher and have the opportunity to visit their new classroom. Please do share their new year group's presentation and booklet to help them find out more about moving into the next class. These can viewed via the link at the bottom of this page. ​ Westgate Year 1 Transition Booklet Download Year 2 Transition Meeting for Parents Download Westgate Year 4 Transition Booklet Download Year 5 Transition Meeting for Parents Download Year 6 Summer Resources Download Year 1 Transition Meeting for Parents Download Westgate Year 3 Transition Booklet Download Year 4 Transition Meeting for Parents Download Westgate Year 6 Transition Booklet Download Westgate Year 2 Transition Booklet Download Year 3 Transition Meeting for Parents Download Westgate Year 5 Transition Booklet Download Year 6 Transition Meeting for Parents Download

Saints Football Foundation (Y 1-6) Yr 1 Monday 3.20-4.20pm Yr 2 Tuesday 3.20-4.20pm Yr 3 and Yr 4 Friday 3.20-4.20pm Yr 5 and Yr 6 Thursday 3.20-4.20pm < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Primary Clubs Next > These clubs are lead by qualified outreach coaches that have an association with the Saints Football Club. There is a cost for this club £4.80 per session. Information for our school clubs are on their website. Parent guide Bookings The Southampton FC summer term clubs will go on sale on Wednesday 20th March at 13:00 via the link below. Please note the Summer term clubs will not appear on the website until the time stated. As always, places are first come , first served. If you have any questions please call our bookings team on 0 2380 711950 | Book the club here

Contact Us The Westgate School, Cheriton Road, Winchester, SO22 5AZ | 01962 854757 Contact Information School Teaching hours: Secondary Phase pupils: 8.30am - 3.05pm 37 hours & 55 minutes per week Primary Phase pupils are invited into class 8.40am (lessons start 8.50am). End of the teaching day is 3.20pm. 38 hours & 20 minutes per week ​ Nursery: Opening Times: 08.00am - 06.00pm The Rotherly Day Nursery | Pre-School | Cheriton Road, Winchester SO22 5AZ, UK ​ Opening Hours: For all enquiries, please call our main reception between 9.00am - 3.30pm The school office is open from 8.20am until 4.00pm. Contact outside of these hours can be made as follows: Contractors/Deliveries, please contact the Site Team on 07546 003657 ​ Please use EduLink to report absences. ​ Community lettings information ​ Invigilators, please contact: 01962 854757 Opning Times Conatact the right person We endeavour to respond to emails within three school working days from receipt. This is because the matter may need investigation or indeed, because colleagues are engaged in teaching/working with pupils. Any requests for meetings will be co-ordinated by the School. Unfortunately, owing to the need to co-ordinate diaries when colleagues are teaching, electronic meeting invites from parents cannot be accepted. Please use the usual contact routes to request a meeting. ​ We appreciate your understanding and partnership. ​ DfE number: 850/4012 ​ Contact by telephone 01962 854757 and the receptionist will, if possible, put you through to the relevant person or log your call and pass it on. Calls may be recorded for quality and training purposes. Alternatively, email contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk and include in the subject the line 'For the attention of' and the name of the member of staff. ​ Contact the right person: For parents of secondary phase pupils, your main contact will be your child's Tutor and then Year Leaders for more serious or pastoral matters. For parents of primary phase pupils, your main contact will be your child's class teacher. For parents of nursery pupils, this will be the nursery reception nursery@westgate.hants.sch.uk ​ Headteacher: Mrs Dean Senior Deputy: Mrs Williams Chair of Governors: Mrs Penelope Catchpole Data Protection Officer: Mr Maurice Pay Careers Enquires: Mrs Judd SEN Information: If your child has a Special Educational Need and you would like to discuss this with our SENCO. Please send an email marked for the attention of Mrs A. Villien to sendcontact@westgate.hants.sch.uk SEND Contact Request Form Information on SEN provision can be found in the SEN Report within the statutory Information page. Safeguarding Information: If your concern pertains to a matter of child safety, please do not hesitate to call the School Office (01962 854757) asking to speak to: ​ Your child’s Year Leader (Secondary Phase) Primary Phase: Mrs Williams Nursery: Mrs Bush (Nursery manager) Mrs Kirby or Ms Bates (Acting Managers), Mrs Condon (Deputy Manager). Mrs Williams (Overall Responsibility) Mr Pearce, Assistant Headteacher, Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs Fyvie-Rae, Associate Senior Leader, Designated Safeguarding Lead Deputy DSL All-Through: Mrs Edwards Further details are available on our Safeguarding Page ​ Alternatively, please send an email using CHILD SAFETY as the title to safeguarding@westgate.hants.sch.uk Please note this account is monitored during school open hours during term time only. ​ If you have a concern about child safety out of hours and term time contact Children’s Services on 0300 555 1384 or the Police on 101 (non emergency) or 999 (emergency) Further details on reporting child abuse can be found here Hampshire County Council: Reporting Child Abuse For Pupils Emails are not monitored during the holidays so adults in school will not receive your email. If you are in immediate need of support, then you should tell an adult you trust. You can also call a service such as Childline: 0800 1111 and Samaritans 116123 or Police 101 or in an emergency 999 - Kooth - Home - Kooth - is another online service that is free to use. ​ ​

The Planned Curriculum for 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 Our philosophy for Personal Development (PD) is of a holistic approach that supports all pupils in their development through five Key Stages. Underpinning all that we do to support pupils are our core values: be kind, be respectful, be responsible. Anchor 1 The elements that make up our Personal Development Pupil Support | Year Leaders Learn More Extra-Curricular Activities Learn More Relationships & Sex Health Education Learn More Pupil Leadership Learn More Assemblies Learn More The Westgate Community Challenge Learn More Our Personal Development Curriculum: The curriculum for Personal Development is led by our Designated Safeguarding Lead Practitioner (All-Through), Year Leaders and, nominated colleagues in our primary phase. This ensures that the content is always age appropriate. Ground rules are used in all lessons to ensure that this aspect of our curriculum is facilitated in an emotionally safe way. All teachers are supported to deliver Personal Development lessons in an appropriate way through CPD programme and individual support by the Year and Assistant Year Leaders. Specialist teachers are used to deliver some aspects of the curriculum. Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2: This aspect of our curriculum is delivered by class teachers with specialist input and assemblies where appropriate. Personal Development offers explicit and implicit learning opportunities based on key themes that are considered throughout all key stages. Different teaching methods are used, such as direct teaching, discussion and debate, research, books, stories, visiting speakers and workshops. The schemes of work and lessons are planned to implement the curriculum intent and are flexible, reflecting pupils’ needs with adaptations to take on board pupils and parental feedback, ideas and topical issues in society. In the Primary Phase, each class uses a large Personal Development journal to evidence our curriculum. The core themes of the curriculum are Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World. Health and Wellbeing: Pupils learn about Healthy Lifestyles: physical wellbeing, mental health, ourselves growing and changing (puberty in Years 5 & 6), keeping safe; drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping. Relationships: Pupils learn about: families and close positive relationships, friendships, managing hurtful behaviour and bullying, safe relationships, respecting self and others. Some of this work is led by our Anti Bullying Lead – Andy Hider. Living in the wider world: Pupils learn about: shared responsibilities, communities, media literacy and digital resilience; economic wellbeing (money) aspirations, work and careers. ​ Key Stage 3 and 4: In the secondary phase the curriculum is delivered through an extended tutor session on a weekly basis and supplemented by external speakers, small group work in afternoon tutor sessions and, through assemblies. Additional follow up conversations take place as part of the half termly 1:1 mentoring sessions that pupils have with their tutor. If additional mentoring is required, then this might be carried out by The Year or Assistant year Leader or a member of the pupil support team. In Years 7 and 10, pupils will also have a discrete Personal Development lesson as part of their weekly timetable. Link to PD tutor time curriculum map. Health and Wellbeing: Pupils learn about self-concept, mental health and emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and health related decisions, drugs alcohol and tobacco, managing risk and personal safety, puberty, sexual health and fertility. Relationships: Pupils learn about: Positive relationships, relationship values, forming and maintaining respectful relationships, consent, contraception and parenthood, bullying, abuse and discrimination and social influences. Living in the Wider World: Pupils learn about: Learning skills, choices and pathways, work and careers, employment rights and responsibilities, financial choices, media literacy and digital resilience. ​ Curriculum Impact: Applied skills in everyday situations. Primary Phase use whole class THRIVE assessments as additional means of assessing pupil progress. Secondary Phase to assess each unit of work during the core PD lessons in Year 7 and 10. In tutor time ongoing assessment during TALK activities and during 1:1 mentoring sessions throughout the term, discussions, and open questioning. Recording, tracking and analysis of incidents and extra-curricular engagement. ​ Improved attendance and social skills across the school. Non-negotiables: Everyone feels safe enough to express their own ideas. Respect for other viewpoints and ways of life expressed both verbally and in writing. Personal Development Currculum Curriculum Implementation: The main aim of our Personal Development curriculum is to enable pupils to make effective choices, to be mindful of British Values and to develop into positive citizens of modern-day Britain. ​ We work in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty (2010) and Gov UK Research commentary: ‘Teaching about sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment’ (Research commentary: teaching about sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment - GOV.UK ) July 2021). ​ The need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act Advancing equality of opportunity between people who shared a protected characteristic and those who do not Fostering good relationships between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not Pupils are taught and encouraged to live healthy, safe, productive, capable, responsible and balanced lives. Pupils are supported in making effective decisions, positive learning, career choices and in achieving economic wellbeing. Curriculum Content for Personal Development: The curriculum for Personal Development comprises of 4 elements (with some overlapping): Citizenship, Personal Social Health and Economic Education which includes our ‘Perspectives’ programme about Equalities and Diversity Social, Moral Spiritual and Cultural Education Relationships, Sex and Health Education, including teaching about biological sex, gender identity, stereotypes and sexual harassment (in an age-appropriate way). The Westgate Community Challenge – a programme designed to foster inclusion and community cohesion The skills developed through the programme include: negotiation, resilience, applied health, self-awareness and self-regulation. The schemes of work and lessons are planned to implement the curriculum intent and are flexible, reflecting pupils’ needs and taking into account the impact of personal experience. Real-time adaptations are made to curriculum planning in response to feedback from parents, pupils and, to take into account wider topical issues/events and, our learning about the issues affecting young people. Our Personal Development Curriculum is organised under 4 strands: Perspectives - Equalities & Diversity objectives, Policy, specific objective led planning, protected characteristics, remarkable stories and Stories worth Sharing. RSHE - Relationships and Sex, 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. This includes age-appropriate teaching about sexual harassment, E-safety; and gender stereotypes. CPSHEE/SMSC - Careers, money/finance, wellbeing, E-safety and literacy, Science of Learning, RE, drugs awareness. Pupils are supported in making effective decisions, positive learning, career choices and in achieving economic wellbeing. Through the Personal Development sessions, pupils will also develop inter- and intra-personal skills, allowing them to develop teamwork, self-confidence and future life skills. Pupils are also provided with opportunities to reflect on, clarify their own values and attitudes, and explore the complex and conflicting range of values and attitudes encountered now and in the future. Pupils are provided with economic education, which includes topics such as managing your money, debt, interest and tax and student finance, so pupils are prepared for life after school. Year 7 and 10 Core Personal Development Curriculum Overview: Year 7 Autumn Learn More Year 10 Autumn Learn More Year 7 Spring Learn More Year 10 Spring Learn More Year 7 Summer Learn More Year 10 Summer Learn More Year 7 and 10 Core Personal Development Curriculum Overview:

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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

Digital Leaders < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > We are a group of people dedicated to modernising the school. We actively support adapting new technologies in school, including: wireless boards; VR Headsets; new laptops; and more. We are dedicated to encouraging digital literacy, and are always there to help when technology starts acting up. We think it is important, in this rapidly developing world, to keep up to date with technology, and to provide support to those who need it within the school.

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