Creative Writing Club (Yr 7-9) Monday 3 pm Languages 2 Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > Come and join our popular and interesting Creative Writing Club. Meet like minded people in a friendly and relaxing environment and learn how to write in different genres and styles. We provide stimulus materials and will help guide your technique in order to help you develop your individual writing style. Mr Bratchell

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Guitar Club (Year 7-11) Tuesday 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 >

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

Drama Club (Year 7) Monday. 3.00 - 4.15 pm. Upper School Hall. Max. 40 participants. Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > The Year 7 Drama Club is the perfect opportunity for Year 7s to enjoy working with people from across the year group who love Drama. The club will run on Mondays from 3.00 – 4.15pm and will involve a lively mix of games, exercises, improvisation and playmaking. Pupil leaders will be supporting teachers in running this club. Pupils who attend will have an opportunity to develop their confidence and skills in weekly games and workshops. We’ll also be looking at exploring extracts from ‘Matilda’ the Musical. It promises to be serious fun! Any questions - please speak to Mr Mills or Mrs Riddel

School Results | Secondary Phase Exam Information 43% of all our grades were Grade 7 or above; 91.3% of pupils achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, ​ 25% of all grades were Grade 8 or 9 ​ ​ GCSE Results 2023 ​ 43% of all our grades were Grade 7 or above; 91.3% of pupils achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, ​ 25% of all grades were Grade 8 or 9 ​ ​ GCSE Results 2023 ​ 43% of all our grades were Grade 7 or above; 91.3% of pupils achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, ​ 25% of all grades were Grade 8 or 9 ​ ​ GCSE Results 2023 ​ 43% of all our grades were Grade 7 or above; 91.3% of pupils achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, ​ 25% of all grades were Grade 8 or 9 ​ ​ GCSE Results 2023 Secondary Phase Exam Info Exam information Performance Tables ​ Compare the performance of our school against all schools within England ​ Specific details about The Westgate School used to inform the performance tables can be found here ​ ​ We are absolutely delighted that academic excellence has once again shone through as a result of colleagues’ dedication in delivering excellent teaching and learning alongside pupils’ hard work and strong parent partnership with our school, resulting in our pupils once again achieving exceptional outcomes - even stronger than the pre-pandemic results of 2019. 43% of all our grades were Grade 7 or above; 25% of grades were Grade 8 or 9, and 10% of all grades were Grade 9. 91.3% of pupils achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, of which 80% achieved Grade 5 or above This is a simply stunning achievement by our pupils of which we're very proud. ​ 2023 GCSE Exam results document The Westgate School prides itself on being a "happy and vibrant community in which pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence ", receiving high commendation in its recent Ofsted inspection (September 2022). ​ Primary Phase ​ ​KS2 SATs explanation Primary Phase statutory results 2023 Primary Phase statutory results 2022 ​

Online Safety Online Safety ​ The Westgate School recognises the potential that online resources can bring to support pupils in their education and preparedness for life beyond school. We are committed to supporting young people to become discerning and safe users of online resources, including applications available through mobile devices as well as those on the internet and computers. The online world knows no boundaries and extends beyond a child/young person’s (CYP) time in school. They are engaging with the online world at all times of the day and often, without supervision. Working in partnership with parents/carers, the School is committed to providing support and information such that parents/carers can provide the necessary protection for their child when engaging with online platforms. Through Partners in Learning events and the regular sharing of information to parents/carers and pupils, the school will continue to support parents to educate and protect their children. As part of this commitment, our school has a specified teacher with responsibility for leading this aspect of our provision. This policy sits within the framework of the recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. The School has a colleague with responsibility as a Designated Teacher for Online Safety. We will work alongside Year Leaders to respond to individual incidents, maintain an up-to-date knowledge of key issues and lead appropriate professional development for colleagues; liaise with outside agencies; lead Partners in Learning events for parents/carers on a regular basis and, provide and deliver curriculum resources and lessons/assemblies to pupils Educating pupils about online safety Pupils will be taught about online safety as part of the curriculum (National Curriculum computing programmes of study and guidance on relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education). Primary Phase: In Key Stage 1, pupils will be taught to: 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 Pupils in Key Stage 2 will be taught to: Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly Recognise acceptable and unacceptable behaviour Identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact By the end of primary school, pupils will know: That people sometimes behave differently online, including by pretending to be someone they are not That the same principles apply to online relationships as to face-to-face relationships, including the importance of respect for others online including when we are anonymous The rules and principles for keeping safe online, how to recognise risks, harmful content and contact, and how to report them How to critically consider their online friendships and sources of information including awareness of the risks associated with people they have never met How information and data is shared and used online What sorts of boundaries are appropriate in friendships with peers and others (including in a digital context) How to respond safely and appropriately to adults they may encounter (in all contexts, including online) whom they do not know Secondary phase: In Key Stage 3, pupils will be taught to: Understand a range of ways to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely, including protecting their online identity and privacy Recognise inappropriate content, contact and conduct, and know how to report concerns Pupils in Key Stage 4 will be taught: To understand how changes in technology affect safety, including new ways to protect their online privacy and identity How to report a range of concerns By the end of secondary school, pupils will know: Their rights, responsibilities and opportunities online, including that the same expectations of behaviour apply in all contexts, including online About online risks, including that any material someone provides to another has the potential to be shared online and the difficulty of removing potentially compromising material placed online Not to provide material to others that they would not want shared further and not to share personal material which is sent to them What to do and where to get support to report material or manage issues online The impact of viewing harmful content That specifically sexually explicit material (e.g. pornography) presents a distorted picture of sexual behaviours, can damage the way people see themselves in relation to others and negatively affect how they behave towards sexual partner Educating parents about online safety The school will raise parents’ awareness of internet safety in letters or other communications home, in information via our website, in pupils’ Handbooks and, through Partners in Learning events. This policy will also be shared with parents when their child joins our school. If parents have any queries or concerns in relation to online safety, these should be raised in the first instance with their child’s class teacher or tutor. Low level or early concerns should be shared with the Assistant Year Leader. In a case where a child is at risk of harm or there are ongoing concerns, these must be raised with the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead who will liaise with the Designated Teacher for Online Safety to take appropriate action. Cyber-bullying Cyber-bullying takes place online, such as through social networking sites, messaging apps or gaming sites. Like other forms of bullying, it is the repetitive, intentional harming of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power (see also the School’s behaviour policy.) Cyberbullying can take place between any individuals, including between adults ​ Preventing and addressing cyber-bullying In relation to a specific incident of cyber-bullying, the school will follow the processes set out in the School’s Behaviour Policy and other relevant policies. Where illegal, inappropriate or harmful material has been spread among pupils, the School will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure the incident is contained and expect parents to work in partnership in the event of such incidents. Parents Parents are expected to: Support the school in upholding this policy and ensuring that their child is not engaged in harmful activity online Ensure their child has read, understood and agreed to the terms on acceptable use of the IT and mobile devices Ensure that they adhere to the School’s Social Media and Online Communications Policy Ensure that they are aware of the Malicious Communications Act 1998 in their own use of online platforms and communication, including WhatsApp and email ​ Linked Policy: View the Online Safety policy on our Policy Page

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Drama GCSE Rehearsals (Y11) Tuesdays and Thursdays after school Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > Year 11 GCSE Drama pupils are invited to come to Drama to rehearse, get logbook support and advice and even prepare for your text performance exams in March 2024 We have computers available in M10 and you can work quietly and see exemplars and access resources, including performance videos from previous year groups. The club will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3.05 – 4.30pm. You are free to be self-managing but whenever possible, you can ask for support with feedback and resources. As teachers, these are evenings when we have meetings and trainings so please come prepared to work independently. Individual or small group support for revision can also be provided. Key Dates: Wed 18th October: Drama NEA Rehearsal Day Thurs 19th October: Drama NEA Evening Showcase Wed 1st November: 11B Drama NEA Performances Friday 3rd November: 11D Drama NEA Performances. Friday 8th December: Logbook Deadline Any questions - please speak to Mr Mills or Mrs Riddel

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

House Leaders < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > The House Leaders represent and lead the four different Houses at our school. We ensure that there is a wide range of activities and competitions so that everyone has a chance to represent their own House and help to win the coveted House Cup. We work with Miss Humm to support the Westgate Community Challenge to make sure that our House members are able to gain their Bronze, Silver or even Gold badges. we celebrate this success by leading assemblies and promoting our ethos.