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This is your go-to destination for all the exciting updates and happenings within our vibrant educational community. Here, we are thrilled to share the numerous enrichment and development opportunities that our students engage in. From thrilling trips to immersive activities, memorable celebrations, and engaging events, this page offers a glimpse into the dynamic and diverse experiences that shape our students' educational journey.

October 2023

  • 🌟Empowering the Next Generation

    Published 30/10/23

    We had the privilege of hosting a transformative workshop dedicated to the well-being and future success of our children and young people. In an increasingly complex world, where the boundaries between online and offline life blur, it's crucial for our youth to be equipped with the knowledge to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities.

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  • Celebrating a Remarkable Year 6 Open Evening at Westgate! 🏫✨

    Published 27/10/23

    What an incredible evening it was as we opened our doors to parents and prospective students, offering them an immersive experience of life at Westgate. Every room was abuzz with activities and presentations, providing a sneak peek into the vibrant world of Westgate, complete with a glimpse of our Sixth Form area and the exciting future career opportunities that await.

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  • Year 8 students delved into the world of fencing! 🤺

    Published 26/10/23

    🤺 Our incredible Year 8 students recently had the unique opportunity to participate in a fencing workshop at Grove Acadamy, where they honed their skills and took their hand-eye coordination and reaction time to the next level

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  • 📸 Exploring Nature's Beauty at Kew Gardens🌺

    Published 23/10/23

    The Photography department took the students over to Kew Gardens to experience a photoshoot away from the school environment.  

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  • Charting Your Course - 'Sixth Form Open Evening!' | WestgateWeekly

    Published 20/10/23

    Exciting news from Westgate! 🌟 This week's Westgate Weekly video features our Head of Sixth Form sharing incredible highlights from the past week and an exclusive sneak peek into what's in store at our upcoming Sixth Form Open Evening on November 8th! 🗓️

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  • 🌍European Languages Day Event!🎉

    Published 19/10/23

    What an incredible day of celebration at Westgate! Our students were on fire as they embraced the spirit of unity and learning at the European Day of Languages event. We joined forces to raise an impressive £231.55 for The Alzheimer's United against Dementia Charity through a delightful bake sale organised by our amazing students. 🌍📚🍰

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  • 🚨SAVE THE DATE: Sixth Form Open Evening🏫

    Published 19/10/23

    Sixth Form OPEN EVENING! Discover the endless possibilities awaiting your son/daughter at Westgate Post-16! Mark your calendars for our Open Evening on November 8th and bring your curious minds with you! 🗓️🔍


    📣Event Details:
    📍📅 Date: November 8th, 2023
    📍🕕 Time: 5:00 PM (External Students), 6:00 PM (Internal Students)
    📍🏫 Venue: The Westgate School, Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH

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  • 📝CV Workshop ahead of Year 11 Employer Interview Day

    Published 17/10/23

    Year 11 students are busy preparing their first CV’s ahead of the employer interview day on 7th December. Following a presentation from Mrs Green, Westgate’s Careers Leader, students were given a dedicated session using the superb Unifrog CV Writing tool, which allows them to draw upon their saved activities and skills development since they joined Westgate in Year 7.

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  • 📚Attitude to Learning - 'Do you know your ABC's?' and 'LEARN' | WestgateWeekly

    Published 13/10/23

    Join us in the latest 'Westgate Weekly' video, where our Headteacher, Mr. Gargan, delves into the vital topics of attitude towards learning and behaviour. We're thrilled to share our approach of celebrating students who are reaching for the stars and showcasing their dedication and hard work in their studies. 

    Our school has also recently integrated the 'Do you know your ABC's?' and 'LEARN' Program into our daily routine, and the outcomes have been incredibly promising.

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  • Calling all Potterheads!✨🧙‍♀️

    Published 10/10/23

    Get ready to embark on a magical journey at our Harry Potter Book Day celebration on Friday 13th October, right in the heart of our school – the library! 📚🏰

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  • 🧗‍♂️Conquering New Heights! 🙌

    Published 09/10/23

    Our BTEC Sport team soared to new heights during their thrilling adventure at Longridge! Students tackled the heart-pounding team-based high-roped activity 'Jacob's Ladder' challenge, where teamwork was the key to success as they had to work together to climb to the top of a giant vertical ladder!

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  • 💼Workplace Safari event at Iris Software, Heathrow Approach HQ

    Published 06/10/23

    As part of our continued commitment to ensuring that our students are well-informed and ready to make the right choices for post 16 options, we were delighted to take a group of Year 10 Business Studies students to attend a Workplace Safari event at Iris Software’s Heathrow Approach HQ this week.

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October 2023