![Our school library transformed into a mini Hogwarts for Harry Potter Book Day! 🧙♂️ This annual...]()
Our school library transformed into a mini Hogwarts for Harry Potter Book Day! 🧙♂️ This annual event brings together fans worldwide to celebrate J.K. Rowling's magical world, and this year’s theme 'Care of Magical Creatures' had everyone’s Hippogriffs soaring with excitement! 🐉
With special library passes, our young wizards and witches enjoyed spellbinding treats, brewed up some dragon egg designs🥚🐲, and battled it out in a trivia that was anything but Muggle-worthy!
We were thrilled to see familiar faces returning and so many excited Year 7s joining us for the first time. 🪄✨
The enthusiasm was contagious, and we can’t wait to see everyone back next October! 📖⚡️
#harrypotterbookday #careofmagicalcreatures #magic #hogwarts![Shoutout to our incredible Year 7 students for diving into their first STEAM project💡! They...]()
Shoutout to our incredible Year 7 students for diving into their first STEAM project💡! They designed creative 3D cell models, showcasing every intricate feature. Huge congratulations to our winners who spent the weekend crafting these masterpieces with the help of their families! 🏆👩🔬👨🔬
#steam #3dcellproject #futureinnovators #equippedforlife![📢 Join the EAL Ambassador Team! Are you a bilingual student and passionate about helping others?...]()
📢 Join the EAL Ambassador Team!
Are you a bilingual student and passionate about helping others? We're on the lookout for positive, motivated Westgate students to be our next EAL Ambassadors!
Interested? Reach out to Ms. Sarkozi or your Head of Year to find out more! 💬 We can’t wait to have you on the team!
#ealambassadors #leadershipskills #culturaldiversity #teamwork #studentopportunities![Our Year 11 students had an amazing time attending a live performance of Dracula at the Wilde...]()
Our Year 11 students had an amazing time attending a live performance of Dracula at the Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park Arts Centre! 🧛♂️
As part of their GCSE studies, they got to enjoy not just the incredible show, but also some ice creams🍦, an art exhibition🖼️, and the chance to take notes on everything📝 from the acting to the set design, lighting, and costumes 🎭.
The experience was both fun and educational—perfect for their exam prep!
#gcsetheatre #liveperformance #dracula![📢 Attention Students! 📝 Your November Mock Exam Timetables are now LIVE on our website! Time to...]()
📢 Attention Students! 📝 Your November Mock Exam Timetables are now LIVE on our website! Time to get organised and start prepping. Let’s ace those mocks! 💪🎯
📅 Visit https://www.westgate.slough.sch.uk/Students/Examinations/ to check your schedule.
#mockexams #studytime #revision #equippedforlife![⚽️Our Year 7 football team put in an incredible effort in a tough FA Cup clash away at...]()
⚽️Our Year 7 football team put in an incredible effort in a tough FA Cup clash away at @charters_school.
Despite a challenging defeat, they dominated much of the first half, showcasing their attacking potential. Their second-half performance saw them pull one back, demonstrating their resilience.
Though the scoreline wasn’t in their favour, the creativity, spirit, and determination shown are all signs of their bright futures. This match serves as an important learning experience, motivating them to sharpen their skills, tighten their defence, and come back even stronger for the next game.💪
#footballmatch #facup #onwardsandupwards #betterneverstops![🌍 This year, we celebrated the European Day of Languages with exciting activities that showcased...]()
🌍 This year, we celebrated the European Day of Languages with exciting activities that showcased our communities linguistic and cultural diversity! From learning basic Russian greetings and phrases from one of our outstanding Grade 9 students🗣️, taking part in a Spanish quiz✍️, solving maths problems in different languages🧮, an interactive geography-MFL themed game🗺️, and more! It was a fantastic opportunity for students to broaden their horizons, explore new languages, and celebrate their own heritage, all while engaging in cross-curricular learning.
💬📝 Students expressed themselves in their own languages on our 'Language Wall', one standout contribution was an impressive sentence written in Hindi by a Year 9 student, which captivated everyone’s attention🇮🇳. Students and staff also brought in cultural artefacts for a special display, along with hosting assemblies and activities across all subjects to engage students in the celebration.
🍰 We wrapped up the celebration with a charity cake sale supporting @alzheimerssoc, reminding students and staff alike of the health benefits that come from learning languages.
Learn more about what we did to celebrate the European Day of Languages on our website: https://www.westgate.slough.sch.uk/News/Celebrating-European-Day-of-Languages-A-Week-of-Mu/
#europeandayoflanguages #celebratediversity #languagelearning![🎟️ We kicked off our new extracurricular programme with a fantastic 'Clubs and Societies Fair',...]()
🎟️ We kicked off our new extracurricular programme with a fantastic 'Clubs and Societies Fair', giving our students the chance to explore all the amazing activities on offer and meet the staff and Sixth Form leaders behind them👨🏫.
At Westgate, we believe participating in at least one extracurricular activity a week is key to personal and academic growth💡. Whether it’s building teamwork🧑🤝🧑, leadership📢, time management skills⏰, or discovering new passions🎨, these activities help shape well-rounded individuals and create lasting friendships. 💪
#extracurricularlife #skillsforlife #studentsuccess #clubsandsocieties #leadership #equippedforlife![🎉 Get ready to experience the energy and excitement of Westgate! Our Year 6 Open Days are just...]()
🎉 Get ready to experience the energy and excitement of Westgate! Our Year 6 Open Days are just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome you inside! 🙌
Join us for a real-time glimpse into school life – from viewing live lessons to exploring our amazing facilities and a Headteacher talk!💡
Dates:
🗓️Tuesday 8th October - Friday 11th October
🗓️Tuesday 15th October - Friday 18th October
🗓️Tuesday 22nd October - Thursday 24th October
Sessions:
⏰9:00am - 10:00am
⏰11:10am - 12:10pm
⏰1:50pm - 2:50pm
Spaces are limited – 3 people per ticket, 20 families per session!
🔗 Book your spot now: Link in Bio
Come see what makes Westgate truly special!
#openday #schoollife #explorewestgate![🍰Sweet treats and big hearts💚! Our staff room turned into a bakery for the day in support of...]()
🍰Sweet treats and big hearts💚! Our staff room turned into a bakery for the day in support of @macmillancancer, and we couldn't be prouder of our amazing team who worked hard to put this all together.
From cupcakes🧁 to cookies🍪 and pies🥧, our staff got creative in the kitchen, and we raised an incredible £302 for this important cause.
A big thank you to everyone who baked, donated, and joined in the fun raffle—special congrats to Mrs. Akram for winning an entire cake! 🎂
#macmillan #staffroombakes #charityfundraiser #teamwork![An unforgettable trip to London for our Sixth Form Art students! 🎨 They started at the...]()
An unforgettable trip to London for our Sixth Form Art students! 🎨
They started at the @natural_history_museum and @vandamuseum , where students explored and photographed incredible artwork and natural forms from around the world🌍.
📸 Next, they delved into the vibrant street art near Waterloo, where the tunnel walls (and even the ceiling!) were covered in dynamic spray art—portraits, words, patterns, and comic-style fonts. They even got to see a Banksy piece in the wild! 👀
🎨 Afterward, they took in the urban energy of Soho and Leicester Square, giving students plenty of inspiration for their personal investigations and final portfolios. 💥💡
#artinspiration #londontrip #streetart #banksysighting![🎉🥋 Huge congratulations to Maja U, from Year 8, who participated in two recent Karate...]()
🎉🥋 Huge congratulations to Maja U, from Year 8, who participated in two recent Karate Championships, the prestigious 'EKF International Open London 2024' where she brought home an incredible 🥈silver medal in the -47kg 12-13 years Kumite category, and the 'UK International Karate Open Championships 2024' in Warwick, where she won 2nd🥈 in Kata and 3rd🥉 in Kumite.
Maja is also a proud member of the England National Karate Team🏴, and we as a school have been fortunate to witness her dedication and hard work throughout her Karate journey. We couldn’t be prouder of her accomplishments—she is truly an inspiration to us all! 🥋💪
Way to go, Maja!
📸 Credit: @eagle_institute_sport
#proud #karate #inspiration![📢 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our weekly school newsletter! Each edition will...]()
📢 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our weekly school newsletter! Each edition will feature important information and updates straight from the Headteacher's desk... along with a 'Department Spotlight' showcasing what’s been happening in class that week. The spotlight will rotate weekly, giving you a glimpse into the different departments/subjects of our school.
We encourage you to check out our very first newsletter here: 🔗https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/Kq75F4lGRLV9r
All newsletters will also be available on our website under the "Weekly Newsletters" tab in the "News" section 🖥️.
We’re excited to keep you updated and connected with everything happening at school! 💬![Our Photography students recently took a visit to Black Park for an inspiring outdoor session! 📸🌳...]()
Our Photography students recently took a visit to Black Park for an inspiring outdoor session! 📸🌳 Strolling around the lake, they captured the serene reflections and vibrant scenery, fully immersing themselves in nature’s beauty. 🌿💧 The stunning shots they took will make a perfect addition to their coursework!
#photographyinnature #studentphotographers #outdoorlearning![📢 Parents, We Need Your Feedback! 📢 We're working to improve how we connect with you on social...]()
📢 Parents, We Need Your Feedback! 📢
We're working to improve how we connect with you on social media, and to help us do that, we’ve created a quick questionnaire to find out what's working and what we can make better.
📝 Your responses are completely anonymous and will be used to improve our social media marketing. It should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete!
Copy the link below to share your thoughts—your input matters! 💬
🔗https://forms.gle/eGxZiKdBDTuZrQ6X7
Your honest feedback will guide us in creating better content and communication tailored for parents like you 🙌. Thank you for your time and support! 🙏
#parentfeedback #bettertogether![🎉 Our extra-curricular club timetable is now LIVE! 🎉 Clubs will officially start next week, on...]()
🎉 Our extra-curricular club timetable is now LIVE! 🎉 Clubs will officially start next week, on Monday 16th September!
But first, don’t miss out on our 'Clubs & Societies Fair' happening tomorrow at lunchtime in the sports hall! This is your chance to explore all the awesome opportunities, speak to the teachers running the clubs, and sign up for your favourites! ✅
Head to our website (under the 'Parents' tab) to check out the full timetable. Let’s make this year the most enriching one yet! 🌟
#getinvolved #exploreyourpassions #clubsfair #studentlife![🎨 The Year 10 art students recently enjoyed an inspiring trip to the National Gallery and the...]()
🎨 The Year 10 art students recently enjoyed an inspiring trip to the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery! 🖼️
At the @nationalgallery in Trafalgar Square, they marveled at masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and Turner. After a lively lunch surrounded by street performers and fountains, they explored the newly renovated @nationalportraitgallery, soaking in centuries of portrait styles.
The experience was truly eye-opening and inspiring, providing fresh insights and a deeper appreciation for art.
#arttrip #nationalgallery #nationalportraitgallery #studentinspiration![Exciting times ahead! 🎓 Tomorrow, our Year 11 students begin their careers interviews. Each...]()
Exciting times ahead! 🎓 Tomorrow, our Year 11 students begin their careers interviews. Each student will meet one-on-one with our career specialist within the next few months to explore their future and the opportunities available to them.
After each meeting, a personalised plan will be shared with both students and parents, outlining the conversation had, with resources and next steps to help them prepare for life after Westgate.
#careergoals #futureready #schooljourney #nextsteps #careerpath
