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  • Mandarin

    Join us where learning Mandarin is an exciting and rewarding endeavour. Mandarin Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Mandarin Internal / External External Age Range Year 3 - 6 Contact winnchestermandarin@gmail.com This is an externally run club. The course is run by a qualified Mandarin teacher. There is a cost of £13 per hour. Learning Mandarin is an exciting and rewarding endeavour. 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. Beginners: open to children from year 3-6 who has never learnt any Mandarin. Intermediates: open to children from year 3-6 who has finished level 1. Advanced: open to those who have completed the Intermediate level. Clubs run on different days depending on ability, please use the contact details provided to find out more. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

  • Careers Education & Guidance

    a40ba727-b7e3-497e-a990-1e4caca9d2bb Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance The best way to predict the future is to create it Careers Education & Guidance Our Careers Education Intent To excite and motivate pupils’ curiosity about different careers and industries; To inspire pupils’ aspirations in order to unlock their potential and develop their employability skills; To empower pupils to challenge stereotyping and discrimination and other barriers to diversity and equality in further education and careers. Careers Lead: Mr Hurley, Assistant Headteacher Contact Information: contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk Statutory Requirements & Provider Access Policy The careers provision at The Westgate School is in line with the statutory guidance developed by the Department of Education, which refers to Section 42A and 45A of the Education Act 1997: as a school we provide independent careers guidance from Year 7 to Year 11. This guidance is impartial and gives information on a range of pathways and post-16 education providers, including university options, apprenticeships and further education. It is adapted to meet the needs and interests of the individual pupils. Provider Access Legislation Statement Information for parents/carers: Curriculum Overview Post 16 Information Evening PowerPoint Careers Education Policy - Lo cated on our policy page Partners in Learning: Apprenticeships (for Year 9 and 10) Work Experience 2024-25 Information Pack (for Year 11) Our Careers Education Intent is evaluated termly against the Gatsby Benchmarks and our documents and policies are evaluated and updated yearly. Our Careers Education Impact 2023/24: Our most recent Gatsby Benchmark evaluation Information for pupils: We hope you like the look of our Careers programme for this year and value the range of experiences which have been planned to support you as you explore and discover a variety of careers. Useful Links Open Events Destination Data Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

  • Science

    Science Through discovery and collaboration, we flourish Go Go 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. 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 - including use of our designated KS2 Science laboratory. Long Term Plan Science 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 - including use of our designated KS2 Science laboratory. Long Term Plan Science Key Stage 3 Science meets the expectations of the National Curriculum and beyond, both with respect to knowledge and skill development, providing a varied and balanced curriculum. Pupils study aspects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, merged into discrete, contextualised topics which support pupils in understanding how Science is integral to all aspects of life and the world around us. Assessment: Pupils will be assessed on the development of their scientific skills by in class assessments and will be assessed on their scientific knowledge through end of topic tests. In addition to this, pupils will undertake three assessment investigations throughout the year. The scientific skills being developed are: planning and evaluating, data analysis, practical skills, explanations, scientific numeracy, and scientific literacy. There will also be regular assessment for learning and feedback provided to pupils through the marking of exercise books. Pupils will start the GCSE course at the beginning of the year. Throughout the year, classes will rotate through a series of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics topics. Each topic will focus on developing the knowledge and skills required to meet the three assessment objectives mentioned above. The topics are not equal in length, but the rotation of topics has been split into two halves. Year 9 pupils will cover the following topics over the year: Biology Cell structure and transport Cell division Organisation and the digestive system. Organisation in animals and plants Communicable diseases Chemistry Atomic structure The periodic table Structure and bonding Chemical changes Physics Conservation and dissipation of energy Energy transfer by heating Energy resources Year 10 pupils will cover the following topics from the beginning of the year to end of spring term: Biology Communicable diseases Preventing and treating disease Non-communicable diseases Photosynthesis Respiration The human nervous system Organising an ecosystem Chemistry Chemical calculations Electrolysis Energy changes in reactions Crude oil and fuels Physics Electric circuits Electricity in the home Molecules and matter Radioactivity Forces in balance Motion After Easter holidays, Year 10 pupils will either follow the Combined Science course (double ) or the separate Sciences (triple). All pupils will still cover topics in Biology, Chemistry, & Physics on a rotational basis, however separate Science pupils will accelerate through the curriculum to cover the extra content required. Year 10 curriculum will cover the following topics in the summer term: Combined Science (Double) Biology Hormonal coordination Reproduction Variation and evolution Chemistry Chemical analysis Physics Force and motion Separate Science Biology Hormonal coordination Homeostasis in action Chemistry Rates and equilibrium Organic Reactions Physics Force and motion Year 11 curriculum will cover the following topics in the autumn term: Combined Science (Double) Biology Variation, natural selection and evolution Biodiversity and ecosystems Organisms in their environment Competition Pollution Chemistry Rates of reaction The Earth’s atmosphere The Earth’s resources Physics Wave Properties Electromagnetic spectrum Magnetic fields & electromagnetism Separate Science Biology Reproduction Variation, Natural selection and evolution Theories of evolution and speciation Chemistry Titrations Gas laws Chemical analysis The Earth’s atmosphere Physics Forces and motion Pressure Wave properties Electromagnetic spectrum During the Spring and Summer term of Year 11, pupils will either continue studying for the separate Sciences or begin consolidating prior learning in preparation for the Combined Science trilogy course. Separate Science Pupils who continue with the separate Sciences route will study the following topics in the Spring term. Biology Biodiversity and ecosystems Organisms in their environment Competition Pollution Chemistry Properties of materials Physics Properties of light Magnetic fields & electromagnetism Space Home Learning: 1 or 2 pieces per week, lasting between 45 minutes to 1 hour in total. Assessment: Throughout each year pupils will be assessed through a mixture of end of topic tests and in class assessments. In Year 10, pupils will undertake an internal exam in the Spring term in Biology, Chemistry, & Physics. In Year 11, pupils will undertake internal exams in Biology, Chemistry, & Physics, in both the Autumn term and Spring term, before undertaking their final exams in the Summer term. Irrespective of whether they study the combined Science trilogy or separate Sciences routes, they will sit six exams; two exams each in Biology, Chemistry, & Physics. Combined Science trilogy exams have a duration of 1 hour 15 minutes each, and the separate Science exams each last 1 hour and 45 minutes. Exam Board: AQA Combined Science trilogy 8464 Biology 8461 Chemistry 8462 Physics 8463 Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

  • Food Preparation and Nutrition

    Food Preparation and Nutrition Nutrition for a healthy future Go Go Our Food Preparation and 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. Why Learn Food Preparation and 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 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. 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 2 course content Understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet. Prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques. Understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed. Year 7 and 8 Course Content: In Years 7 and 8, all pupils study Food Preparation and Nutrition for one lesson a week, this generally alternates between theory then practical lessons. Aims: The course content aims to deliver the theoretical knowledge needed by carrying out practical activities with the recipe linking to the topic being taught. These practical lessons will develop essential practical skills and understanding of ingredients and recipes. It is designed to provide all pupils with a range of cookery skills, knowledge of nutrition as well as an understanding of food science, food safety, food choice and food provenance. Course information: In Year 7 we consider: Preparing for practical work. Personal safety. Weighing and measuring accurately. Using an oven safely. Using specialised cooking equipment. Introduction to nutrition and healthy eating. Allergens and intolerance. Cuisine from different cultures. Knife skills - Fruit and vegetables. Preparation skills – Fruit and vegetables. Making doughs and using raising agents – Scones. How to make a range of sauces – Reduction (bolognese/tomato/curry). Food waste - Using leftovers. Mini design and make project - Muffins. Planning for practical assessment - Baked bean challenge. Practical and written assessment. Practical lessons: Recipes may include: fruit salad, courgette brownies, pasta and tomato sauce, Hawaiian poke bowls, scones, goujons, spaghetti bolognese, fridge-raid pasta bake, baked bean challenge, muffins, crumble dips and dippers, stir fry, curry. In Year 8 we consider: Macro and micro-nutrients - Sources and functions The science behind bread - Gluten formation The science of pastries - Shortening Food waste Food seasonality Knife skills – Fruit and vegetables Preparation skills – Fruit and vegetables Producing doughs – Lean and enriched breads, yeast Pastry skills - Shortcrust and blind baking Producing sauces – Gelatinisation of roux-based sauce (macaroni cheese/lasagne) Dietary requirements – Vegetarian and vegan Aeration - Swiss roll/Yule log Raising agents – Biological, chemical and mechanical Food commodities – Potatoes, rice, pasta and bread Sensory evaluations Mini design and make project - Sponge tartlets Planning for practical assessment Practical and written assessment Practical lessons: Recipes may include: cooking eggs in different ways, jerk chicken/halloumi, meatballs and tomato sauce, apple pie, quiche, macaroni cheese, ice cream and fruit coulis, fougasse, savoury swirls, vegan hot cross buns, savoury profiteroles, sponge cake, sponge tartlets, macaroni cheese. Year 9 Course Content: In Year 9, all pupils study Food Preparation and Nutrition for two hours a week, this generally alternates between theory then practical lessons. Aims: The course content aims to deliver the theoretical knowledge needed by carrying out practical activities with the recipe linking to the topic being taught and to further enrich and deepen the pupils’ knowledge from KS3. Practical lessons will build upon skills already learned whilst also develop key practical and technical skills and understanding of ingredients and recipes. It is designed to provide all pupils with a range of cookery skills, knowledge of nutrition as well as an understanding of food science, food safety, food choice and food provenance. Course information In Year 9 we consider: The importance of a healthy balanced diet Nutritional analysis Life stage requirements Different cooking methods and how they affect the properties of different foods Bacterial contamination and the role of micro-organisms and enzymes in food spoilage The influence of food from different countries and religions Food labelling and marketing How to buy, store, prepare, serve, and cook food properly Where food comes from and how can we make the most of our seasonal produce Design and make Afternoon Tea project Preparation skills – Jointing chicken, piping and shaping Dough and Pastry skills – Pasta, puff and choux pastries Bread skills – Brioche buns Pasta skills – Tagliatelle and ravioli Biological aeration and fermentation Gluten formation Caramelisation Planning for practical assessment Practical and written assessment Practical and written assessment Practical lessons: Recipes may include: KFC fakeaway, burgers and brioche buns, samosas, tarte tatin, tagliatelle/ravioli and sauce, profiteroles with crème pâtissière, chicken Kievs, jam, sausage rolls, share and tear bread. Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. At its heart, this qualification focuses on nurturing pupils’ practical cookery skills to give them a strong understanding of nutrition. We encourage pupils of all abilities to make full use of their skills and to exceed their potential by taking the AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE. Pupils are encouraged to enter external competitions such as the Future Chef Competition, the Tunnocks Teacake Challenge and complete the Junior Chef Programme run by Eastleigh College – we have already had several Y10 and Y11 pupils graduate with glowing reviews. Course information: There are 6 main topics in the GCSE Course: Food Preparation Skills - a range of food preparation and cooking skills needed throughout the GCSE Food, Nutrition and Health - Macronutrients, micronutrients and the nutritional needs and health Food Science - Cooking, heat transfer and the functional and chemical properties of food Food Safety - Food spoilage and contamination and principles of food safety Food Choice - Factors affecting food choice, British and International cuisine, sensory evaluation, food labelling and food marketing Food Provenance - Environmental impact of food and sustainability of food, food processing and food production Assessment: 15% – Food Science Practical Investigation – NEA 1 Pupils show their understanding of the working characteristics, and functional and chemical properties of ingredients. 35% – Food Practical Preparation – NEA 2 Pupils demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking, presentation of food and application of nutrition related to a chosen task. Pupils do this by preparing, cooking and presenting a final menu of three dishes within three hours, planning in advance how this will be achieved. 50% – Written Exam Paper Pupils are assessed on their theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition from the subject content. The exam is 1 hour 45 minutes and is out of 100 marks, with multiple choice questions (20 marks) and five longer questions each with a number of sub-questions (80 marks). Exam Board: AQA – 8585 Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

  • Sculpture

    Sculpture Art is not what you see but what you make others see Go Go At The Westgate School our Sculpture curriculum intends to: Develop intuition, reasoning, imagination and dexterity into unique forms of expression and communication. Promote self-esteem, while teaching us to respect each other and show empathy for each other's individual identities. Give space to think openly and to have confidence in our own opinions on life and the world around us. Encourage a culture of questioners rather than a culture of responder. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Sculpture is taught within the Art syllabus in the Primary phase. It is taught from KS3 onwards as a discrete subject. Sculpture is taught within the Art syllabus in the Primary phase. It is taught from KS3 onwards as a discrete subject. In Year 7 pupils will be introduced to a broad range of new techniques, materials, artists and themes. These experiences will set the foundations for developing as an effective artist and creative thinker. In Year 8 pupils will build on these skills, techniques, knowledge and understanding introduced to them in Year 7. They will be encouraged to show refinement within their work and challenge themselves in a creative way. Pupils will work through three different projects per year, engaging in practical tasks, discussion, group work and home learning projects. Each termly project is designed to help pupils understand the art they see around them and why art is so important within the world and in recording historical events in a visual way. Each project is designed to cover practical skills, knowledge and understanding and creative thinking. Pupils will experiment with both 2D and 3D media and explore techniques including painting, printing, collage, and sculpture. Course content: During the course of Year 9 pupils will be required to work in the following two areas: building upon their KS3 knowledge and providing strong foundation skills for GCSE. Ceramics; pinch, coil and slab techniques Wire/Willow sculpture Card board sculpture Mixed media/assemblage Course skills: Pupils will be expected to demonstrate skills and techniques in the context of their chosen area(s) of study: Making appropriate use of colour, line, tone, texture, shape and form. Using different approaches to recording images, such as, observation, analysis, expression and imagination. Showing in their work an understanding of the conventions of representational and abstract. Non-representational imagery and genres. Investigating different ways of working, as appropriate to their chosen area(s) of learning. Providing evidence of an understanding of spatial qualities, composition, rhythm, scale and structure. Knowledge and Understanding: Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of: How ideas, feelings and meanings are conveyed in images, artefacts and products. A range of art, craft and design processes in two and/or three-dimensions and traditional and new media and technologies. How images, artefacts and products relate to their social, historical, vocational and cultural contexts. A variety of approaches, methods and intentions of contemporary and historical artists, craftspeople and designers from different cultures and their contribution to continuity and change in society. A working vocabulary and knowledge of specialist terms relevant to their chosen area(s) of learning . Sculpture - Art and Design (Three-dimensional design) GCSE P upils will gain knowledge and understanding of how ideas, feelings and meanings are conveyed in images, artefacts and products in their chosen area(s) of learning. Course skills: Pupils will be expected to demonstrate skills and techniques in the context of their chosen area(s) of study: Make appropriate use of colour, line, tone, texture, shape and form. Use different approaches to recording images, such as, observation, analysis, expression and imagination. Show in their work an understanding of the conventions of representational and abstract/ non-representational imagery and genres. Provide evidence of an understanding of spatial qualities, composition, rhythm, scale and structure. Knowledge and Understanding: Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of: How ideas, feelings and meanings are conveyed in images, artefacts and products in their chosen area(s) of learning within Fine Art. A range of art, craft and design processes in two and/or three-dimensions and traditional and new media and technologies. How images, artefacts and products relate to their social, historical, vocational and cultural contexts. A variety of approaches, methods and intentions of contemporary and historical artists, craftspeople and designers from different cultures and their contribution to continuity and change in society in their chosen areas(s) of learning within Fine Art. A working vocabulary and knowledge of specialist terms relevant to their chosen area(s) of learning within Fine Art. Home Learning: Pupils will be set 1 hour of Home Learning per week . Exam Board: AQA - 8205 Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

  • Headteacher's Welcome

    Welcome to Westgate School Read our Headteacher’s message to learn about our values, vision, learning together, achieving excellence. Headteacher's Welcome Headteacher's Welcome At The Westgate School our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence. As a thriving and highly successful learning community, The Westgate is founded on a tradition of high academic achievement and exemplary pupil support. At the heart of our success is the strength of partnership that exists between pupils, adults in school and, their families. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging in our school community and enjoy their learning. As a result of this, individuals will leave with the skills and resources to take the next step in their lives, confident in their strengths and prepared to meet the challenges of the future. As Hampshire’s first all-through school, The Westgate School is uniquely placed to understand the learning journey from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to GCSE. We have strong links between the phases in our school and in particular, in Physical Education, the Arts, Modern Foreign Languages and in Mathematics. Colleagues bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about how pupils learn and are always actively seeking ways to extend, challenge and support pupils in their learning. We enjoy a close relationship with our linked primaries, sharing their values and allowing us to plan for a smooth transition as pupils move from the primary phase into our secondary phase at The Westgate School. Our strong partnership with local schools, working together for the benefit of pupils in our community, is something of which we are proud. We warmly invite you to be part of our success. Visitors are most welcome and if you would like to arrange a visit then please email contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk Mrs Fae-Anna Dean Headteacher B.A. (Hons), PGCE, M.A. (Ed.), NPQH, MCCT Our Ethos and Values Being a high achieving, successful learning community only happens as a result of genuine collaboration. Every young person is unique and so we seek to provide a range of different learning opportunities in which every individual can excel. The Early Years Foundation Stage is framed around the characteristics of effective learning: playing, exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically. These provide a foundation for learning upon which our curriculum in the Lower and Upper Schools are built. Our central purpose is for children to develop into young people who are happy and effective learners. We achieve this by being a community of learning where adults and pupils alike are committed to this central aim and work in strong partnership with parents to inspire success for all. Adults working with children and young people in our school community use a process of observation, assessment and planning to identify the learning and developmental needs of each child. Alongside knowledge of children’s interests, we plan opportunities for learning that are stimulating and engaging, leading to strong progress right from the Early Years Foundation Stage through to examination age. In addition to the planned curriculum, pupils in The Westgate will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that enhance and enrich the curriculum. The all-through setting provides a unique opportunity for young people to learn from their peers and through the teaching of younger pupils. This powerful model for learning is one that permeates our culture and further enriches the community of learning. Our Development Plan 2024-2027 Our Prospectus Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

  • Debate Club

    Step into the world of words with our Debating Club! It’s the perfect platform to sharpen your critical thinking. Debate Club Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Debate Club Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Step into the world of words with our Debating Club! It’s the perfect platform to sharpen your critical thinking, enhance your public speaking skills, and engage in lively discussions. Join us to explore diverse perspectives, build confidence, and become a persuasive communicator. Let’s debate and grow together! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

  • Design Technology

    Design Technology Creative solutions for a sustainable future Go Go Our Design and Technology curriculum intends to: Inspire and equip pupils with the skills to solve real world problems. Empower pupils to be creative, innovative, ready to make mistakes and to learn from practical experience. Provide opportunities for pupils to model proposals through testing and evaluation, with a high regard for resources and an understanding of their impact on the environment and the world around them. Why Learn Design and Technology? Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. Using creativity and imagination, pupils design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others' needs, wants and values. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw in disciplines such as maths, science, engineering, computing and art. Pupils learn how to take risks; becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, they develop critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world. High-quality design and technology education makes an essential contribution to the creativity, culture, wealth and wellbeing of the nation. Design and Technology covers core technical and designing and making principles, including a broad range of design processes, techniques and equipment. Course skills: Developing knowledge and understanding of materials and processes to be able to make high quality products Developing drawing, modelling and CAD skills to communicate ideas Product analysis Using iterative design strategies to create prototypes Developing knowledge of a wide range of materials including textiles EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Design & Technology covers core technical and designing and making principles, including a broad range of design processes, techniques and equipment. Key stage 1 subject knowledge Through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils will be taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making. Pupils work in a range of relevant contexts (e.g. the home and school, gardens and playgrounds, the local community, industry and the wider environment). When designing and making, our pupils are taught to: Design Design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology Make Select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing] Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics Evaluate Explore and evaluate a range of existing products Evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria Technical knowledge Build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable Explore and use mechanisms [for example, levers, sliders, wheels and axles] in their products Design & Technology covers core technical and designing and making principles, including a broad range of design processes, techniques and equipment. Key stage 2 subject knowledge Through a variety of creative and practical activities, pupils are taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to engage in an iterative process of designing and making. They work in a range of relevant contexts (e.g. the home, school, leisure, culture, enterprise, industry and the wider environment). When designing and making, our pupils are taught to: Design Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design Make Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks (e.g cutting, shaping, joining and finishing), accurately Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities Evaluate Investigate and analyse a range of existing products Evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work Understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world Technical knowledge Apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures Understand and use mechanical systems in their products (e.g. gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages) Understand and use electrical systems in their products (e.g. series circuits incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors) Apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products Long Term Plan Design and Technolog Course content: From Year 7 pupils have the opportunity to explore different materials. We design and build items to a brief using an increasingly sophisticated range of techniques. In Year 9 pupils may opt to spend more time and opportunity to develop their understanding of how designers produce pieces to match a design brief, consider new materials and deepen their understanding of the design process. In Year 10 pupils begin the GCSE syllabus. The course is topic based, each section providing the underlying information needed to grasp the key concepts of the syllabus. Assessments: The course contains assessment during each topic. Practical and design skills will be assessed in a similar format to the GCSE non-exam assessment task. The opportunity to complete exam style questions. The final GCSE assessment: 2 hour written exam – 50% of GCSE and Non-exam assessment; 35- hour iterative design and make task 50% of GCSE. Home Learning: Set in a range of formats including research tasks, completing class work and preparatory work for subsequent lessons that may include the use of GCSE Pod. Pupils are expected to complete at least one hour of Home Learning per week. Exam Board: AQA - 8552 Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

  • Computing | Computer Science

    Computing | Computer Science Thriving in a digital world Go Go Our Computing curriculum intends to: Develop pupils' understanding of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy in order to prepare all pupils to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Develop these strands to enable pupils to apply computational thinking to be better problem solvers. Enable pupils to be confident users of IT, applying IT effectively to real world situations and to know how they and others can use IT safely. Computing All subjects use Computing as part of their curriculum access and delivery. Pupils will develop their knowledge often by using focused research requiring effective use of the internet, as well as having the opportunity to develop their IT literacy and capability using subject relevant applications, particularly in Maths, Design & Technology and Media. Most subjects make use of Computing for effective home learning management, exam preparation and revision, helping to develop skills required for both GCSE and beyond. The GCSE Computer Science course will develop and apply analytic, problem-solving, design, and computational thinking skills. In addition, aspects of these skills are developed within other subjects including Maths and Science. The Personal Development lessons focus on the safety aspects and reporting of concerns. At Key Stage 4, the Computing curriculum is delivered through a combination of Computing lessons, integration with other subjects and through personal development lessons. Why Learn Computing? A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with maths, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate, able to express themselves and develop their ideas through information and communication technology, at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world. Computer Science has real relevance in our modern world. The course will give an in-depth understanding of how computer technology works and a look at what goes on behind the scenes. The course provides excellent preparation for higher study and employment in the field of Computer Science. The increasing importance of information technologies means there is a growing demand for professionals who are qualified in this area. Computing Compliance Document EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content What will pupils learn in Computing? Pupils' confident and assured use of new technology is developed through its application across the curriculum. Discrete skills in coding and programming are taught over the primary years which culminates in a programming project in Year 6 led by a specialist teacher of computing. As part of the syllabus we will reflect on the need for ensuring safe use of computers and the internet. Key stage 1 course contents Pupils are taught to: understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs. execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions. create and debug simple programs. use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs. use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content. recognise common uses of information technology beyond school. use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies. What will pupils learn in Computing? Pupils' confident and assured use of new technology is developed through its application across the curriculum. Discrete skills in coding and programming are taught over the primary years which culminates in a programming project in Year 6 led by a specialist teacher of computing. As part of the syllabus we will reflect on the need for ensuring safe use of computers and the internet. Key stage 2 course contents Pupils are taught to: design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts. use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output. use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs. understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration. use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content. select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information. use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact. Year 7 and 8 Computing Computing is delivered through a combination of Computing lessons, integration with other subjects and through personal development lessons. Pupils will be introduced to a broad range of new skills which will develop their digital competencies in the following areas: Algorithms — Be able to comprehend, design, create, and evaluate algorithms Computer networks — Understand how networks can be used to retrieve and share information, and how they come with associated risks Computer systems — Understand what a computer is, and how its constituent parts function together as a whole Creating media — Select and create a range of media including text, images, sounds, and video Data and information — Understand how data is stored, organised, and used to represent real-world artefacts and scenarios Design and development — Understand the activities involved in planning, creating, and evaluating computing artefacts Effective use of tools — Use software tools to support computing work Impact of technology — Understand how individuals, systems, and society as a whole interact with computer systems Programming — Create software to allow computers to solve problems Safety and security — Understand risks when using technology, and how to protect individuals and systems Year 7 In Year 7 pupils will be encouraged to extend and deepen their knowledge in different areas: Collaborating on line effectively – E-Safety Gaining support for a cause - Media From semaphores to the internet – Networks Programming – Scratch Modelling data - spreadsheets Year 8 In Year 8 pupils will be encouraged to extend and deepen their knowledge in different areas: Understanding computers – Computer systems Data representation Introduction to Python – Programming Developing for the web – HTML & CSS Media design – Vector graphics Mobile app development - Programming Year 9 Computing Core and Computer Science (option) Computing is delivered through a combination of Computing lessons, integration with other subjects and through personal development lessons. Pupils will be introduced to a broad range of new skills which will develop their digital competencies in the following areas: Algorithms — Be able to comprehend, design, create, and evaluate algorithms Computer networks — Understand how networks can be used to retrieve and share information, and how they come with associated risks Computer systems — Understand what a computer is, and how its constituent parts function together as a whole Creating media — Select and create a range of media including text, images, sounds, and video Data and information — Understand how data is stored, organised, and used to represent real-world artefacts and scenarios Design and development — Understand the activities involved in planning, creating, and evaluating computing artefacts Effective use of tools — Use software tools to support computing work Impact of technology — Understand how individuals, systems, and society as a whole interact with computer systems Programming — Create software to allow computers to solve problems Safety and security — Understand risks when using technology, and how to protect individuals and systems Year 9 Core Computing In Year 9 pupils will be encouraged to extend and deepen their knowledge in different areas: Media animation – Media Data Science Representations going audio-visual – Data representation Cybersecurity – E-Safety Artificial intelligence Physical Computing – Programming Y ear 9 Computer Science (option) Programming – Basics with Python Advanced programming concepts - Python programming Programming Projects & Challenges Algorithms – sorting & searching Introduction to Computer Systems Introduction to Computer networks Cybersecurity – protecting computers & networks Key stage 4 – Core Computing and GCSE Computer Science (option) At KS4 the core Computing curriculum is delivered through a combination of Computing lessons, integration with other subjects and through personal development lessons focusing on the following learning areas: · developing capability, creativity and knowledge in computer science, digital media and information technology · developing and applying analytic, problem-solving, design, and computational thinking skills · understanding how changes in technology affect safety, including new ways to protect their online privacy and identity, and how to report a range of concerns. GCSE Computing – Year 10 and 11 (option) The topics covered in Year 10 and 11 include: Fundamentals of algorithms Programming in Python Data Representation Computer Systems Computer Networks Cyber security Relational databases and structured query language (SQL) Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology Assessment: A 2 hour written exam set covering: computational thinking, code tracing, problem-solving, programming concepts including the design of effective algorithms and the designing, writing, testing and refining of code. - 50%. A 1 hour 45 minute written exam covering the theoretical units - 50%. Throughout the course pupils will be expected to develop their programming skills with projects to help them design, write, test and refine their programs. (These are not formally assessed and do not contribute marks towards the final grade) Course Skills: Pupils learn theory across all the sections of the Computer Science specification and learn how data is represented within a computer, how to convert between denary, binary and hexadecimal, computer hardware and network topologies. Pupils develop problem solving and decomposition skills and learn how solutions can be represented as algorithms and flowcharts as well as code. Pupils learn how to solve problems by creating python programs using a range of structures and techniques. Assessment: Pupils will have regular assessments at the end of each teaching unit. These assessments will be completed in class time. Home Learning: Home learning will follow the ‘flipped learning’ approach where pupils will be expected to carry out some pre-learning and preparation ready for each lesson. In addition pupils will be encouraged to practise their programming to support work carried out in class and to work on their own personal projects that incorporate a skill-set that goes beyond the GCSE requirements. Exam Board: AQA - 8525 Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

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