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Tuesday 23 April 2024 DofE: A Throwback To Golden Memories Exciting times ahead for our Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh students as they prepare for their qualifying expedition this week! So, let's take a trip down memory lane and showcase what they're striving for in the future with some highlights from our past Gold Award achievers' epic 5-day expedition in Wales.
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Wednesday 10 April 2024 EPQ Enrichment: Southampton University Library Experience During their EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) trip to Southampton University, students were immersed in a rich academic environment, with the university library serving as their primary resource hub. The students utilised the wealth of information at their fingertips to enrich their understanding and support their projects.
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Tuesday 9 April 2024 The Globe Players Illuminate Romeo & Juliet for Year 8 Welcoming the talented The Globe Players to our school stage was an absolute privilege! Bringing Shakespeare's timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet to life for our Year 8 students was an enriching experience, enhancing their classroom studies with captivating visuals and deeper engagement.
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Monday 8 April 2024 Through Their Lens: History Museum Moments Exploring London's artistic treasures! Our incredible Year 10 art students immersed themselves in the wonders of the Natural History Museum, capturing inspiration through sketches and photography to fuel their coursework creativity.
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Friday 5 April 2024 Champions of Sound: 'The Nuggets' Triumph at the 'Battle of the Bands' Competition! One of our amazing student bands, 'The Nuggets', rocked the stage at the 'Battle of the Bands' competition in Slough! - Competing against 8 other talented bands from different schools, they shone bright and emerged VICTORIOUS!
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Thursday 4 April 2024 Industry Insights at UCB: Nurturing Soft Skills Through Networking, Panel Talks, and Lab Tours From networking with professionals across various sectors to engaging in group industry tasks, students had the opportunity to refine their soft skills while gaining first hand insights into the field.
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Wednesday 3 April 2024 Reflecting, celebrating, and gearing up for success with team Abbvie Team Abbvie concluded our third and final visit on the 21st March focussing on consolidating, reflecting and celebrating having completed 3 years of the programme.
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Tuesday 2 April 2024 Netball Thrills: Year 8 Slough Schools Tournament Year 8 Slough Schools Netball Tournament at St. Bernards was a whirlwind! With 9 local schools competing, our girls dove into 8 intense games of Netball!
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Thursday 28 March 2024 Unveiling the Literary Oasis: Introducing Westgate's Revolutionary Book Vending Machine! After months of hard work, we're thrilled to announce the arrival of our very own book vending machine, right outside the student reception area! Custom-designed for Westgate, this machine is the latest addition to our school's resources. Thanks to our amazing library team, it's already stocked with fantastic reads!
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Wednesday 27 March 2024 GCSE Art Students: London's Artistic Adventure Our Year 10 GCSE Art students ventured into the heart of London for an unforgettable journey! Exploring the iconic Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Gallery, they delved deep into the world of art.
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Monday 25 March 2024 Ali Sparkes: Inspiring Year 7 We were delighted to welcome award-winning author Ali Sparkes back to Westgate for a visit with our Year 7 students. Ali led an engaging session with the whole year group and discussed her new book '100 Summers'.
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Friday 22 March 2024 Spring Clean Charity Success We are proud to showcase the incredible efforts of our Student Leadership Team! Throughout this month, they've embarked on a noble mission, rallying donations for our much-anticipated 'Spring Clean' charity event.
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Wednesday 20 March 2024 Year 11 PROM 2024: Your Source for All Things Prom! See The Details Here... Get set for the ultimate PROM experience! Whether you're flying solo, with your friends, or even a date... prom is your ticket to unforgettable memories and a last chance to say goodbye. It's more than just a party; it's your opportunity to share one last laugh with your Year group as a whole, to dance like there's no tomorrow, receive awards, and to savour delicious mocktails and food as you bid farewell. This isn't just about dressing up fancy; it's about celebrating the journey you've all shared together for the last few years. So, MARK YOUR CALENDARS, and get ready for an evening to remember!
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