Primary Curriculum < Previous Curriculum - Overview In-depth Next > ​We believe every child is unique and our Early Years’ team have high expectations of what all our children can achieve. We support each individual to overcome any barriers to learning so that they can all reach their potential. ​ Through play-based, active learning in our Nursery and Reception Year we provide each child with a range of engaging opportunities to stimulate their creativity and support their development. We value the importance of the indoor and outdoor environment to develop children’s thinking, problem solving and communication skills. Our unique All-through School provides many exciting opportunities. ​Colleagues promote and encourage a Growth Mindset to allow all children to develop through effort, good teaching, learning and persistence. We are committed to giving our children the best start to their education, teaching them skills which ensure their current well-being and future success. "We are ambitious for all our children to develop a lifelong love of learning." Our curriculum is built around the EYFS Characteristics of Effective Learning:​ Playing and Exploring ​Finding out and exploring Playing with what they know Being willing to 'have a go' being engaged​ 2. Active Learning​ Being involved and concentrating Keep trying Enjoying achieving what they set out to do Being motivated​ 3. ​Creating and Thinking Critically ​Having their own ideas Making links Choosing ways to do things​​​ We integrate our School Values into our curriculum and everyday interactions. They are to be caring, be respectful and be responsible. The Early Years Foundation Stage provision Our children are nurtured within a play based curriculum which is broad, planned and balanced using indoors and outdoors spaces with both adult led and child initiated learning . The play is enjoyable, devised to promote thinking and problem solving, improve language competence and encourages the exploration and investigation of materials. In the Early Years Foundation Stage at the Westgate, we aim to develop and nurture the Characteristics of Effective Learning in all our children. These characteristics are: playing and exploring, active learning, creating and, thinking critically; together they enable children to become happy and effective learners. Our specialist Early Years Foundation Stage Leader oversees provision in both our Lower School and the Nursery ensuring continuity for all children who progress through this route as well as, from other settings. Colleagues work together to develop teaching, learning and the environment and ensure the highest quality provision and the best possible start in readiness for Year R - whether that be in our own Lower School at The Westgate, or other primary settings in the area. Primary Phase (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) Our Lower School curriculum is uniquely shaped by the breadth and depth of expertise available in our all-through setting and, by our vision for learning in the primary years. There are golden threads that run through the curriculum and inform Westgate’s teaching and learning. In particular, pupils are encouraged to adopt a Growth Mindset: to understand that their talents and abilities can be developed through effort, good teaching and learning, and persistence. Pupils are encouraged to have high expectations of themselves and to develop resilience in their learning. Phonics and Reading Schemes For Key Stage 1 - at The Westgate School, we believe that a strong foundation in the Early Years Foundation Stage includes an early mastery of the basic skills in Year R, enabling all pupils to successfully access the wider curriculum as they progress through the primary years and beyond. Years 1 and 2 and Key Stage 2, Years 3 - 6 children follow the statutory national curriculum for both phonics and reading. We use 'Bug Club' core reading programme and initial reading and writing skills are taught in Reception and Key Stage 1 classes using systematic synthetic phonics teaching, including cued articulation , providing pupils with a rigorous and thorough grounding. Handwriting skills are taught with the aim of enabling all pupils to write with a confident, joined and fluent script.​ Through our maths curriculum, we aim to develop pupils’ early mastery of maths skills together with a deep understanding and real enjoyment of mathematics. Pupils are provided with regular opportunities to apply their maths skills in a range of contexts. Pupils are taught using a concrete, pictorial, abstract approach in order to develop a deep understanding. Pupils are given opportunities to reason and apply their skills. 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. Each topic begins with an enrichment activity such as an educational visit or special event that captures the children’s interest and imagination and builds towards a showcase event such as an exhibition or assembly where c hildren’s learning can be shared and celebrated. Additional to topics, our curriculum includes discrete teaching in the foundation subjects, specifically Spanish, PE, Music and Computing are planned and co-taught by subject specialists from Year 3. As pupils progress through the Lower School they will receive a breadth of subject specialist teaching using specialist facilities in a range of subject areas including Science, Design and Technolog y and, 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. The RE curriculum follows Hampshire's syllabus, ‘Living Difference’, reflecting mainly Christian traditions of Great Britain whilst taking account of the teaching and practices of the other principal religions represented in Great Britain.​ If pupils are absent, teachers ensure they catch up on learning using a pre-teaching model. This is carried out as the children come in to school in the morning. Class teachers contact home if children are absent for more than three days to organise learning at home for pupils, if appropriate. Learning Beyond the Classroom​ Home Learning Model for the Primary Phase

Brass Group (Year 7-11) Monday lunchtime Arts 2 Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > The Brass group is open to all players of all Brass instrument such as: Cornet and Trumpet; French Horn and Tenor Horn; Baritone and Euphonium; Trombones and Tubas. The club will develop instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills through-out the year, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Brass group. Playing a range of music including fanfares for the Christmas Carol concert, Last post for remembrance day, Christmas songs from the salvation army arrangements, pop songs such as “All about the Bass” and “Sweet Caroline”. Mrs Gamblin

< Previous Parent Area Next > Administration of Medicines & Treatment Consent Form The Westgate will undertake to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and guidance in Health Guidance for Schools with regard to procedures for supporting children with medical requirements, including managing medicines. It is our policy to manage prescribed medicines (ie; antibiotics, inhalers) where appropriate, following consultation and agreement with and written consent from parents/carers. Secondary Phase School (Years 7-11) pupils requiring medicines during the School Day must hand a completed and signed Administration of Medicines & Treatment Consent Form (download from here) along with clearly labelled and named medication to Secondary Phase School Reception, for storage in the Secondary School Medical Room, as soon as they arrive. ​ Primary Phase (Years R-6) pupils or parents should hand the same to the Primary Phase Reception for storage in the Primary Phase Medical Room. Unused medicines beyond their expiry date will be returned to parents in a sealed envelope, for disposal.

< Previous Curriculum in-depth Next > Photography “Art is not what you see but what you make others see” At The Westgate School our Photography 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. Secondary Choices Process Learn More Course content: Photography sit within the Art Department and is a course we offer from Year 9 onwards. During the course of Year 9 pupils will explore this new subject area and build the foundation skills that are required for the GCSE course which will begin in Year 10. When going into Year 10 we do not recommend that pupils take 2 or more of the Arts as the demands on your time will be substantial. Pupils often spend many additional hours at our after school club or at home working on their Arts projects and it is hard to give enough time if you are trying to build two portfolios. Photography looks to explore: The ability to explore formal elements of visual language; line, form, colour, tone, pattern, texture, in the context of lens-based and light-based media. Investigating different ways of working as appropriate to their chosen area (s) of learning Responding to an issue, theme, concept or idea, or working to a design brief Showing in their work the use of viewpoint, composition, focus control, movement and narrative Using appropriate techniques, technologies and equipment for recording images and lighting subjects Showing an understanding of the manipulation and production qualities of still and moving images Knowledge and Understanding: Pupils will gain knowledge and understanding of: How ideas, feelings and meanings are conveyed and interpreted in images, artefacts and products in their chosen area(s) of learning in Photography: lens-based and light-based media Historical and contemporary developments and different styles and genres in relation to Photography: lens-based and light-based media How images, artefacts and products relate to 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 within their chosen area(s) of learning in Photography: lens-based and light-based media A working vocabulary and knowledge of specialist terms relevant to their chosen area(s) of learning within Photography: lens-based and light-based media. Still Life photography, (working from natural or manufactured objects). Documentary photography, photo journalism, narrative photography, reportage Photography involving a moving image, (television, film and animation). New media practice such as computer manipulated photography and photographic projections. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content

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

Drama Society (Year 9-10) Monday and Tuesday Lunchtimes in A4 Club enrol details will be found on the clubs section on Edulink. < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Secondary Clubs Next > Running as an open club on Mondays and Tuesday Lunchtimes, the Drama Society is for all pupils taking Drama in Years 9 and 10. This will be perfect for all who enjoy working with people from across year groups and classes and love Drama. The club is advertised as running on Wednesday lunchtimes, but participants are welcome during lunchtimes on all week days and after school for independent work. Afterschool Tuesdays and Thursdays (Year 10s only) will be by arrangement (let us know when you're coming) and We’ll be inviting Years 9s and 10s taking Drama to contribute to a Drama Sharing Evening on Thursday 23rd November. Members can come and rehearse practical work from their Drama lessons and get feedback but can also work with people from other classes and year groups on Drama ideas of their own. Any questions - please speak to Mr Mills or Mrs Riddel.

Girls Football (Yr 1-6) After school, Wednesdays 3.20-4.20pm Yr 4-6 Girls Fridays 3.20-4.20pm Yr 1-3 Girls < Previous Enriching the Curriculum Primary Clubs Next > Girls Football Organiser - Ms Charlie Gordan Yr 4-6 Girls Wednesday 3.20-4.20pm Yr 1-3 Girls Friday 3.20-4.20pm Charlie is an experienced coach who works alongside Winchester City Flyers. There is a cost for this club. Please book by emailing: charlotte@feebafootball.com Or using the link : http://feebafootball.com/book-a-feeba-session/

GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Group < Previous Pupil Leadership Next > GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) work in the school in order to promote equality within the community for LGBTQIA+ pupils and others. We meet weekly to discuss current events and ways to improve the school to make the community a more comfortable and inclusive place for everyone here and aim to educate and inform others on ways to be active allies. We offer a safe space to talk freely about identity and invite everyone to come along.

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

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

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

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