To delve deeper into the Stone, Iron and Bronze Ages, Year 3 pupils enjoyed travelling back through 10,000 years of human history to discover ancient life at Butser Ancient Farm open air museum this week. #Butserancientfarm #historytopic

A generous donation of £5,000 to Westgate PSA from Winchester-based property developer Gentian, has brought fresh energy to the school's sports equipment with the purchase of new basketball hoops, football goal posts and new balls for both sports.  Aiden Murray, Planning Director, Gentian, and The Westgate School Head Boy Laurence H tried out the new basketball hoops and goalposts.   Thanking Gentian for their support, Charlie Damant, Chair of the PSA, told them the new equipment "has transformed our break and lunchtimes" as the old ones were in need of an upgrade.  "We would like to thank Gentian for their generous sponsorship.  We are very lucky." The Westgate PSA fundraises to support projects to advance the education and support the well-being of pupils all-through the school.   #Gentiangroup #westgatepsa #workingtogether

Pupils have been paying tribute to those who lost their lives serving their country. Assemblies across the whole school have focused on the 'why' behind our remembrance and its importance. Westgate Head Boy and Head Girl laid a wreath at Winchester Cathedral as part of the remembrance day service on Sunday and trumpeters played the Last Post at the start of our whole school two minutes' silence this morning. #RemembranceDay #lestweforget #togetherweremember

Westgate pupils have been engaging with Green Careers Week with information on jobs that contribute to preserving or restoring the planet and book suggestions in the LRC. Assemblies have included guest speakers from a green engineering company, an ornithologist and a sustainability manager from Reading Council. A big thank you to all our speakers. #GCW2024

The best way to experience our school is to see it in action. Our next Primary Phase Open Morning for prospective parents/carers is on Thursday 14th November 2024. No booking required. Please arrive for 9am for the talk and the tour will follow. Refreshments will be available.

Pupils and colleagues have been reminded today that feeling well is not just about being physically fit and healthy - good mental health is equally as important. Westgate pupils have immersed themselves into well-being day with activities ranging from meditation and mindful music to drawing and dance.

We hope everyone enjoys reading The Gate and Primary Phase Newsletters which celebrate our pupils' successful first half of term. Find out how our Year 7 pupils are settling in and why Primary Phase pupils are learning about penguins huddling together. Check your email in-box for the latest editions. Don't forget to check the online calendar for important school events in November/December. Have an enjoyable half-term break!

Westgate had a successful day at the Hampshire County Swimming Gala held at Winchester Sport and Leisure Park on Thursday 3rd October. We entered 6 teams and took 24 pupils to compete. Our Intermediate girls; Isla P, Harriette G, Amber P & Zoe D  won Gold in the Medley and Silver in the freestyle! An excellent day for Westgate, well done to everyone who took part, you did Westgate proud!

If you are interested in supporting young people during their exam periods and are able to work flexible day time hours, please consider joining our team. £11.79 per hour. See our vacancies page for more details

Join us for an unforgettable journey of discovery! Experience our vibrant community, explore our facilities, and meet our passionate educators at our Open Morning. Don't miss out—mark your calendars now!   Open Mornings Wednesday 18 Sept & Wednesday 2 Oct Book Now Headteacher Presentation Thursday 19th Sept Book Now Parking for School Events. As we welcome you to the school, you will appreciate parking is of a premium, therefore, kindly request if you may consider alternative ways of making your way to the school. There will be a number of spaces at the Cheriton Road, and Links Road Car Park and the barriers will be raised for this event. There will be pupils with high-vis vests, acting as markers at the entrance to these car parks. Please only use designated spaces and please also park considerately -thank you. We also strongly encourage the use of many spaces on Chilbolton Avenue (please see map below). Please be advised parking will be limited directly outside the school on Cheriton Road. 5 minute Park & Stride Route & Drop off/ Pick up zone.

A massive thank you to Westgate's  wonderful colleagues and our fabulous prefects for helping at our successful Summer Camp.