En garde! Join our School Fencing Club and dive into the exciting world of swordplay. Fencing Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Fencing Internal / External External Age Range Year 3 - 5 Contact jdsportscoaching@gmail.com En garde! Join this externally run Fencing Club and dive into the exciting world of swordplay. It’s a fantastic way to develop agility, strategy, and sportsmanship. Whether you’re a novice or have some experience, this club offers a supportive environment to learn and practice the art of fencing. Suit up, and let’s parry and thrust our way to fun and fitness! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

STEM Club Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings STEM Club Internal / External Internal Age Range For all pupils Contact See Edulink for details STEM club runs as a series of longer projects investigating different aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Previous topics have included Rocket Launchers and Astronomy. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join the Gate, the club for all those budding journalusts. The Gate Newsletter Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings The Gate Newsletter Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 -11 Contact See EduLink for further details For all those budding journalists this is the club for you. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join Westgate's Senior Orchestra to enhance musical skills, teamwork, and performance. Senior Orchestra Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Senior Orchestra Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Senior Orchestra is open to all intermediate to advance players of String, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion.  Developing instrumental skills and encourage general musicianship skills through-out the year, as well as develop a good social network of like-minded musicians. Musicians will have the opportunity to participate in events such as School Concerts, open mornings and evenings, Celebrations, the annual School Carol Service in December, and ‘Go West’ Festival in July, and wider community events. Pupil music leaders will be supporting music teachers in running this club. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join Westgate's String Ensemble to enhance musical skills, teamwork, and performance. String ensemble Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings String ensemble Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details The String Ensemble is open to players of Violins, Violas, Cellos and Double Bass. The ensemble 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. Musicians will have the opportunity to participate in events such as school concerts, open mornings and evenings, celebrations, the annual school carol service in December, and ‘Go West’ Festival in July, and wider community events. Pupil music leaders will be supporting music teachers in running this club. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

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 Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Brass Group Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details 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 players will have the opportunity to participate in events such as school concerts, celebrations, ‘Go West’ Festival, and wider community events. Pupil music leaders will be supporting teaching staff in running this club. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join Westgate's Rugby Club for skill development, teamwork, and fun. Rugby - Boys Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Rugby - Boys Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Joining a rugby club offers a wealth of benefits that can positively impact various aspects of your life. Here are some of the key advantages: Physical Fitness : Rugby is a physically demanding sport that provides an excellent full-body workout. It improves cardiovascular health, increases strength and power, and enhances agility and flexibility. Teamwork : Rugby is the ultimate team sport, emphasizing the importance of working together. It fosters a strong sense of camaraderie and teaches the value of collaboration and mutual support. Discipline : The structured nature of the game instills discipline and respect for the rules. Players learn the importance of self-control and the ability to perform under strict guidelines. Social Skills : Being part of a rugby club provides numerous opportunities to interact with others, enhancing communication skills and building a network of friends and acquaintances. Leadership : Rugby helps develop leadership qualities as players often have to take charge, make decisions, and motivate their teammates. Cultural Awareness : The sport is played globally, and involvement in a rugby club can expose players to different cultures and perspectives, promoting inclusivity and understanding. Enjoyment : Above all, rugby is an exhilarating sport that offers a sense of adventure and fun. The excitement of the game and the shared experiences create lasting memories. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, develop life skills, or simply enjoy the thrill of the game, joining a rugby club is a fantastic choice. It's a sport that builds character and creates a strong sense of community. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join our Music circle Club to explore, discuss, and enjoy the world of music together. All enthusiasts welcome! Music Circle Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Music Circle Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details We are a friendly and diverse bunch of music lovers who have a listening club to share our passion with each other in many forms. We meet in L4 each Friday lunchtime from 1.20-1.45pm. We have weekly topics chosen by the leaders and members, special guests to share their love of music and give live performances, competitions and quizzes and even end of term karaoke and dance-offs! Nobody is obliged to join in with that sort of malarkey, but please bring an open mind and ears. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join our Netball Club for fun, fitness, and teamwork. All skill levels welcome. Come play with us! Netball Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Netball Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Join us at Netball club for fun and to improve your fitness, coordination and teamwork skills. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

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. Sportskool Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Sportskool Internal / External External Age Range 5 and 13 years Contact Holiday Clubs | Sport Skool 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. It is hard to pin down exactly what multi-sports involves as the children will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of the sporting world with coaches specialising in, among others: dodgeball, cricket, street games, football, dance, benchball, tag-rugby and cheerleading What we offer Multi-sport holiday clubs are available during all school holidays, for children aged between 5 and 13 years old. Classes take place from 10am to 3pm and extra child-care is available from 8.30am and until 5.30pm for those that require it. Holiday clubs are almost always fully-booked so contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

The Flute and Clarinet ensemble is open to all players of Flute and Clarinet. Flute and Clarinet Ensemble Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Flute and Clarinet Ensemble Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details The Flute and Clarinet ensemble is open to all players of Flute and Clarinet.   The ensemble aims to develop confidence in the player whilst playing with others. A variety of music will be played in rehearsals from simple tunes to four part pieces. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join the karate club to learn self-defense, improve fitness, and build discipline! Open to all levels. USKO Karate South Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings USKO Karate South Internal / External External Age Range Year 1 - 6 Contact rach.hobday@hotmail.co.uk USKO Karate South have run a very successful, and often full with a waiting list, karate club at The Westgate Lower School for seven years now. We have a few spaces currently available from the autumn as the current year 6s move on to our senior classes. Due to the popularity, we have two mixed age classes for lower school children, on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 8am. The classes are taught by Andy and Rachel Hobday. Andy has been teaching karate in Hampshire for the last 35 years and Rachel, a former Primary school teacher in Hampshire, has been teaching karate for the past 13 years. At our classes children learn karate line work skills, katas (sequences to learn off by heart), bag work techniques and basic sparring techniques. Children will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test when grading in order to earn new coloured belts, with the ultimate being black belt! If you would like to book a free taster session (subject to availability) please email rach.hobday@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go