Discover The Westgate School Gymnastics Club! A fun, safe space for students to learn balance, coordination, and flexibility. Join us and soar to new heights! Gymnastics Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Gymnastics Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Flip into fun with our School Gymnastics Club! It's the perfect place for pupils to learn balance, coordination, and flexibility. Our club offers a safe and supportive environment where you can practice tumbling, trampoline, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring Olympian, join us to develop your skills and have a great time. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join our DSL Network for safeguarding collaboration best practices and support across schools. DSL Network Go Go DSL Network Lead Professional: Mr. B Pearce (Deputy Headteacher) & Mrs. Fyvie-Rae (DSL Lead Practitioner) The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) network provides a confidential platform for safeguarding leads to share expertise, updates, and strong practice. Regular meetings ensure that DSLs remain informed about legislative changes, local authority guidance, and emerging safeguarding trends. This collaborative approach strengthens schools’ capacity to protect vulnerable learners. Drawing on experiential learning, colleagues can support peers with problem solving and share concerns. The DSL network helps leaders address complex safeguarding issues with confidence. They also facilitate joint problem-solving and resource sharing, creating a unified approach to child protection across multiple settings. This group supervision model is a supportive and safe space which includes the opportunity to hear from external experts according to the group’s needs and requests. For more information, use the contact form: Contact and sele ct Collaborative Working & Partnerships citing DSL . Go Collaborative Working & partnerships Next page Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Exam Results Vacancies School News House System Calendar & Open Events Collaborative Working & Partnerships Contact

Join our school table tennis club to stay fit, sharpen your mind, make new friends, and compete in exciting tournaments. All skill levels welcome! Table Tennis Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Table Tennis Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Join the School Table Tennis Club! Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to stay active, make new friends, and improve your skills? Look no further! The School Table Tennis Club is the perfect place for you. Why Join? Stay Fit and Healthy : Table tennis is a fantastic way to keep fit, improve your reflexes, and enhance your hand-eye coordination. Boost Your Brainpower : This sport requires quick thinking and strategic planning, helping you sharpen your mind and improve concentration. Make New Friends : Meet fellow pupils who share your passion for table tennis. Enjoy friendly matches and build lasting friendships. Learn and Improve : Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our club offers coaching and practice sessions to help you improve your game. Compete and Have Fun : Participate in school tournaments and events. Challenge yourself and experience the thrill of competition. Relieve Stress : Take a break from your studies and enjoy a fun, stress-relieving activity. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Join Dance Starz for fun, fitness, and creativity. Open to all pupils. Dance Starz Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Dance Starz Internal / External External Age Range Year R - 11 Contact Dance Starz A New Approach to Dance Lessons Join us at Starz, with a full range of ballet and dance classes. We have a full range of ballet classes and dance classes for everyone! Starz classes are more than just movements—they are a journey of growth, joy, and connection. Experience our gentle and nurturing approach to learning dance with ease, where every dancer shines, and dreams take centre stage. Enrol today and be part of a dance school that celebrates the magic of movement and the beauty of each individual’s journey. Clubs include Starz Acrobatic Dance Dance Stars Dance Stars Ballet (see EduLink or starzballet.com for club details) Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Astronomy Go Go Course intent Most people are fascinated by the night sky and are interested in stories about our continuing exploration of our Solar System and Universe. The course will enable pupils to understand our position in the Universe, the movements of planets and stars, the cycles in the night and daytime sky, and the way in which we use technology to observe and interact with space. The pupils will have the opportunity to use astronomical maps, pinhole cameras to take images, complete solar observations as well as learning telescopic techniques. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Astronomy is not specifically taught within EYFS/KS1 Astronomy is not specifically taught within KS2 Astronomy is not specifically taught within KS3 Astronomy is not specifically taught within KS3 Curriculum overview and assessment: Paper 1: Naked Eye Astronomy 50% of the qualification 100 marks Topic 1 – Planet Earth Topic 2 – The lunar disc Topic 3 – The Earth-Moon-Sun system Topic 4 – Time and the Earth-Moon-Sun cycles Topic 5 – Solar System observation Topic 6 – Celestial observation Topic 7 – Early models of the Solar System Topic 8 – Planetary motion and gravity Paper 2: Telescopic Astronomy 50% of the qualification 100 marks Topic 9 – Exploring the Moon Topic 10 – Solar astronomy Topic 11 – Exploring the Solar System Topic 12 – Formation of planetary systems Topic 13 – Exploring starlight Topic 14 – Stellar evolution Topic 15 – Our place in the Galaxy Topic 16 - Cosmology The assessments will be a mixture of different question styles, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, calculations, graphical and extended-open-response questions. Observational skills Throughout their study of the qualification, pupils should develop their observational skills. Pupils must undertake at least one aided and one unaided observation. Pupils will need to use their knowledge and understanding of observational techniques and procedures in the written assessments. How will the course run? GCSE Astronomy is a full GCSE that will be additional to any options that your child will already be taking. The course will be taught twice a week after school between 3-4pm by the Science Department during the course of year 10 and 11. The course will run if there is sufficient interest by the pupils. There may also be a small cost involved to cover the cost of equipment needed and the exam entries. This course is ideal for those pupils who have an innate love of all things space and are interested in our place in the Universe. Due to the mathematical aspect of the course, it would be advised that pupils that are aiming for at least a grade 6/ 7 in GCSE Maths. We will be following the Edexcel Pearson Specification . Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Employers 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 - 3D Design 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 Employers 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

Join the photography masterclass. Photography Masterclass Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Photography Masterclass Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 7 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Join the photography masterclass. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

Media Studies Casting a critical eye over the ever-changing influence of modern media Go Go Our Media curriculum intends to: Enable pupils to become critical and analytical readers of media texts. Enable pupils all-through to question the way the media represents individuals and groups, and its power to manipulate audiences. Enable pupils to create purposeful, effective media products. Why learn Media? Media plays a key role in modern society: each time we watch television, read a newspaper or access the internet, we are exposed to the power of the Media. We are also affected by Media that we do not necessarily choose to use. This is why this dynamic and exciting subject provides pupils with an excellent tool to navigate and analyse the world we live in. In addition to this, the core skills of analysis work to build on and support the work pupils undertake in English. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Media is taught within the English syllabus in the Primary phase. It is taught from KS3 onwards as a discrete lesson objective then as an individual subject. Media is taught within the English syllabus in the Primary phase. It is taught from KS3 onwards as a discrete lesson objective, then as an individual subject. Course Content in Years 7 and 8 In Year 7 we look at various public figures considering how they are represented in the press and how they have become heroes of our time. We also link this with some image decoding and inference skills which start to build a bank of media terminology. In Year 8 we study advertising building on our prior knowledge of media terminology and looking at how the adverts persuade the audience to purchase products. Course Content in Year 9 Pupils learn about the theoretical frameworks (Media language, representation, Media industries and audiences) and discover how to apply them to Media texts. In addition, they learn practical skills such as how to use Photoshop and how to produce a Media product for a set brief. Course Content in Year 10-11 Pupils are required to explore Media language, representation, Media industries and audiences. They apply these theoretical frameworks to set texts from the exam board as well as unseen Media products. In addition, pupils develop practical skills and produce a practical production using editing software and original images. Assessment: The Media GCSE consists of two exams collectively worth 70% and a Practical Production, completed within school, worth 30%. Home Learning: Pupils are expected to complete Home Learning every week. Usually, this will take one hour. Home Learning will be set as a variety of tasks including finding and analysing examples of Media texts, researching texts, contexts and/or theories and preparing for practical work. Exam Board: Eduqas C680QS Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Employers 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

Drama Drama is the art of looking at ourselves Go Go Our Drama curriculum intends to: Develop pupils confidence, expressive skills, creativity and emotional intelligence. Develop greater cultural capital through broadening their knowledge and understanding of variety of dramatic styles and genre. Give opportunities to contribute to the school and wider community. Why Learn Drama? Drama engages and encourages pupils to become confident performers and designers with the skills they need for a bright and successful future. There is as much opportunity as possible to do what they like best and participate in performances. Pupils will devise drama and explore play texts practically. In Learning to Perform pupils will learn how to commit dialogue to memory for devised performances and/or learn text for text-based performances. They will also develop the ability to interpret and/or create and perform a character to develop an appropriate performer/audience relationship and ensure sustained engagement Course content: From Year 7 pupils explore a range of different genres and drama techniques, building their confidence and self awareness. Many pupils opt to supplement their formal learning by joining our popular after school Drama club, where they are given the opportunity to work with older pupils and participate in our annual performances. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content Overview of the Course We help pupils to become confident and creative collaborators as they develop their understanding of the subject. Pupils will explore a range of themes, issues situations and relationships and learn to express ideas about themselves, others, and the wider world. Drama is largely practical with some aspects of theoretical and written work throughout. Course content: Year 7 Pupils explore units of enquiry on acting skills and mystery plays, script work - The Demon Headmaster - and a Haunted House physical theatre project. Year 8 Pupils explore units of enquiry on Greek Theatre, Shakespeare, Comedy and drama for a purpose. The Witness is a play that explores racial justice and equality. Course skills: Participate in practical activities and collaborate with team members. Exploring and responding creatively to texts, develop and refine dramatic ideas through REHEARSAL. Performing and communicating dramatic intentions to an audience. Use vocal and physical skills to create characters Pupils share work and give each other feedback based on strengths, improvements and personal responses to the content of the Drama. (We refer to this as Strength – Improvement – Response or SIR). Overview of the year In Year 9 pupils will have increased time and opportunity to develop their practical dramatic skills, develop their understanding of role and genre and improve a greater sense of how to appreciate theatre and play structures. Pupils also are invited to participate and take more senior roles in our plays and musicals to further enhance their skills. Drama Course Content Environmental Plays Pupils explore ‘Bhopal’, a play relating an environmental disaster, and ‘The Tree’ relating to climate change and destruction. Pupils use a non-naturalistic acting style using multi-roling, narration and direct address. Pupils stage and prepare for a performance of their chosen Environmental play. Stone Cold Pupils explore the play ‘Stone Cold’ as a piece of scripted theatre linked to the topic of Homelessness. Pupils aim for a naturalistic style of performance that creates tension. Understanding Drama: Practitioners: Brecht Devising project – pupils devise plays linked to research on the topic of homelessness. Pupils take information or inspiration from stories and images in a stimulus booklet. Exploring Texts: Too Much Punch for Judy A short introduction to a play that applies some of Brecht’s techniques in a modern ‘theatre-in-education’ setting. Understanding Drama: Practical Study of monologues, duologues, and extracts from Set Texts ‘Go West Arts’ – Link to Go West Arts / West Fest in July Pupils work in groups or pairs on key duologues and/or group scenes from plays chosen for the festival. Focus is on learning through exploration and language analysis. Introduction to a play text: Blood Brothers Pupils explore key scenes and learn about the characters, setting and themes. Home Learning A variety of practical tasks and research tasks will help pupils prepare between sessions, explore, and deepen knowledge and understanding, and review progress. Tasks will be set on EduLink and noted in the Handbook for Learning. The expectation will be approx. 45 minutes to one hour per week in Year 9. Drama Club Pupils are also invited to extend their learning through extra-curricular participation in clubs and Productions. A Drama Society runs at lunchtimes for pupils to explore class work or join with others on Go West Arts festival projects From Year 10 pupils begin their GCSE course and will cover the following aspects: Component 1: Understanding Drama - 40% of the GCSE Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre. Study of one set play from a choice of six (selected by the Drama department). Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers. Component 2: Devising Drama (practical) - 40% of GCSE Process of creating devised drama. Performance of devised drama. Analysis and evaluation of own work. Assessment: Component 1 Written exam is 1 hour and 45 minutes; open book: 80 marks. Section A: multiple choice (4 marks). Section B: four questions on a given extract from the set play chosen (44 marks). Section C: one question (from a choice) on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production (32 marks) Component 2 Devising log (60 marks); Devised performance (20 marks); 80 marks in total; This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. Component 3 Texts in Practice (practical) 20 % of GCSE Assessment Performance of Extract 1 (20 marks) and Extract 2 (20 marks) 40 marks in total. Exam Board: AQA - 8261 Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Employers 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

Join the digital leaders club for all things digital in the Westgate School and beyond. Digital Leaders Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Digital Leaders Internal / External Internal Age Range Year 9 - 11 Contact See EduLink for further details Join the digital leaders club for all things digital in the Westgate School and beyond. 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

Become a budding artest and join the art club. Art - Flying Colours Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Art - Flying Colours Internal / External External Age Range Year R - 6 Contact Ann Selman Art Clubs – Flying Colours Education Discover the Joy of Creativity: Join Our School Art Club! Are you ready to unleash your inner artist and explore the world of creativity? Our School Art Club is the perfect place for you! Here’s why you should join: 1. Express Yourself Creatively: Dive into a variety of art forms and let your imagination run wild. Whether you love painting, drawing, sculpting, or digital art, our club offers the tools and space to express your unique vision. 2. Learn and Grow: Our club is a fantastic opportunity to develop your artistic skills. Learn new techniques, experiment with different mediums, and receive guidance from experienced mentors and fellow art enthusiasts. 3. Relax and Unwind: Art is a wonderful way to de-stress and take a break from the hustle and bustle of school life. Spend time creating beautiful pieces and enjoy the calming effects of artistic expression. 4. Make New Friends: Join a community of like-minded students who share your passion for art. Collaborate on projects, share ideas, and build lasting friendships in a supportive and inspiring environment. 5. Boost Your Confidence: Showcase your artwork in school exhibitions and events. Gain confidence as you see your skills improve and receive positive feedback from peers and teachers. 6. Explore Cultural Diversity: Discover art from different cultures and historical periods. Broaden your horizons and appreciate the rich tapestry of global artistic traditions. 7. Build Your Portfolio: If you’re considering a future in the arts, our club provides a great platform to build a strong portfolio. This can be invaluable for college applications and career opportunities in the creative field. 8. Have Fun!: Most importantly, have fun! Enjoy the process of creating, experimenting, and sharing your art with others. Our club is all about fostering a love for the arts in a fun and engaging way. This is an external club run by an Art Education Company with experienced primary school teachers. There is a cost for this club of £160 per term. Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go