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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.

July 2023

  • Fieldtrip to Hengistbury Head!

    Published 19/07/23

    The Humanities department and 5 other staff members took 66 year 10 pupils on a Geography GCSE fieldtrip to Hengistbury Head, in Christchurch near Bournemouth, to gather evidence about coastal management for one of their exams. After a 2-hour trip we arrived at the visitors’ centre and collected our thoughts before making our way to the beach

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  • The Brilliant Club!

    Published 19/07/23

    The Brilliant Club Scholars have had a busy term engaging in seven weeks of university style tutorials delivered by a PHD student and producing a number of draft assignments.

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  • Year 7 Multi-Sport Event!

    Published 14/07/23

    We are thrilled to highlight the fantastic effort put forth by Talha, Maciej, and Danielle, our Year 12 students, who organised a captivating multi-sport event for our Year 7 students. This event was specifically organised to recognise and appreciate the positive contributions made by the Year 7 students in their PE lessons.

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  • DofE Bronze Success!

    Published 14/07/23

    A massive well done to the following students who have completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award! They have worked so well over the last year to gain this award and we wish them all the best in the future.

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  • 'What Next?' - Year 10 Careers Workshop

    Published 14/07/23

    Year 10 students were tasked with steeping up to Year 11 early this week!  The 'Careers Planning' and 'What next?' Workshops saw students thinking about three key take-aways: Things to Do, People to Impress, Decisions to Make

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  • Westgate and Team Abbvie Programme Celebrations – Year 2

    Published 12/07/23

    The dedicated team at Abbvie has supported some Year 10 students over the past two years with a unique and inspiring personal development programme.

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  • Berkshire Athletics Championships Results!

    Published 11/07/23

    Some of our students got selected to attend and compete in this year's 'Berkshire Athletics Championships'! Here are the results...

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  • Before VS After - Student Garden Update: The Eco-Warriors

    Published 10/07/23

    The Westgate School student garden is looking very fruitful after the Eco-Warriors spent some time last term weeding and planting tomatoes in our raised beds. 

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  • Westgate's Got Talent - LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

    Published 10/07/23

    We kindly invite you to our end of year Charity Talent Show on Tuesday 11th July 2023. All donations made as well as raffle sales will be donated to ‘Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service’. Read more about how to reserve a seat for FREE!

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  • Year 6 Transition Day!

    Published 07/07/23

    Embracing New Beginnings: Meeting Miss Kapur and the Joy of Tutor Groups!

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  • Year 11 Prom - 2023

    Published 07/07/23

    On Friday 23rd June Year 11 had their end of year PROM! Read more about their epic night here...

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  • Year 8 Trip To Boulogne, France!

    Published 05/07/23

    More than 40 Year 8 students had an early start recently so that they could enjoy a day trip to Boulogne

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July 2023