16.05.25

Good afternoon,

As we approach the final week before our half term break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the hard work and commitment that our students have shown, particularly our Year 11 students who have undertaken their first full cohort exams this week. As always, I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students, staff, and the wider school community. Each day, I am inspired by the creativity, kindness, and resilience that fill our classrooms and corridors. We are committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential, and we are so grateful for the support of our families in this mission.

Our enrichment activities continue to help our students continue their growth and development beyond the classroom. It’s not too late to sign up to new extracurricular activities and we encourage all students to get involved.

Information for Parents/Carers of all years

Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly

We are pleased to share the details of our Year 11 Leavers’ Assembly on Friday 23 May 2025.

After the English Language Paper 1 exam has finished, we will invite Year 11 students to a free of charge ‘brunch’ in our dining hall including ice-cream as requested by Year 11. During this time, we have invited all staff to come to the dining hall to facilitate ‘shirt signing’ and to say a farewell to our Year 11 cohort. There will be tables where we can lay out shirts for signing. 

We strongly advise Year 11 students to bring a spare shirt as signed t-shirts cannot be worn in the exam hall due to the examination regulations. Anyone wearing a shirt with writing will be asked to change into a plain shirt for the exam.

After brunch, Year 11 students will have a short time with their tutor group and then come back to the main hall for our final assembly. We have collected photos of their time at Westfield School and asked staff for good will messages. After the assembly, Year 11 students will leave site and begin study leave.

I would politely request that you talk to your young person about our expectations for the final day. We want this to be a positive celebration of their time at Westfield School and we need to maintain a calm atmosphere for the rest of the students who are in lessons. Please stress the importance of following staff instructions, staying in the dining hall, tutor rooms and assembly so that the other students are not disturbed in their lessons.

I am so proud of the way Year 11 students have approached their exams and how they have conducted themselves throughout their time at Westfield School. Well done Y11.

Staffing Update

This week we are saying thank you and farewell to Ms Whittaker and Ms Barnes who have both moved on to other roles.  I want to thank them both for their hard work and commitment to the children and young people of Westfield School. Parents/Carers of Y10 young people should contact Mrs N Lister (Pastoral manager) and Mr M Clayton as Head of Key Stage 4 and Assistant Head for Behaviour and Attitudes.

Eckington Sixth Form School Bus

We have had confirmation that the Eckington school sixth form school bus will pick up/drop off just outside Westfield School.  The new bus route will pick up/drop off students at the tram/bus stop just next to the school field.  The bus fare will be £1.20 each way.  

This bus route will be available from September 2025.  We hope that this will make it easier for students to access Eckington Sixth Form.

Good news stories

Sheffield Academy of Young Leaders

On Tuesday, six of our Year 10 students completed their Sheffield Academy of Young Leaders Level 2 qualification to be able to teach, coach and deliver sessions to young people in the community. This qualification provides opportunities for students to engage in their local communities, have access to local and national events to see how they are run and opens their eyes to the world of leisure to encourage them to be the next generation of young leaders in Sheffield and the wider area. They have shown great enthusiasm, engaging with everything they have been involved in this academic year. Some of the events that our students have been involved in are the International Championship Boxing, BUCS University Athletics Championships, BUCS University Badminton Championships, International Women’s Day Event and This Girl Can Event.

Mr Francis, Andy Staley (School Games Organiser) and Kyle Wright extend their thanks to the students for their efforts throughout the year at each event. Well done!

Year 10 Dance

The Y10 BTEC Dance group have finished a huge piece of course work worth 30% of their final grades this week. The pupils have worked so hard over the last term to complete this and they should be proud of their outcomes – well done girls!

Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh

25 of our Year 9 students completed their expedition training on Monday in preparation for their expedition in June. The students completed map reading, a two hour walk around the local area to practice independent navigation, first aid, erecting tents and camp cooking. The sun was shining, and everyone had a great day!

Dates for your diary

20/05/25 - Futurebound educational visit

21/05/25 – 25/05/25 – Barcelona educational visit

Reminder of our contact emails

safeguarding@westfield.chorustrust.org

attendance@westfield.chorustrust.org

enquiries@westfield.chorustrust.org

As always, thank you for your ongoing support.

Mrs G A Jones

02.05.25

Good afternoon,

I hope this message finds you and your families well.

As we approach the end of April, I would like to remind you that exams for our students will begin next week. This is an important time for all our pupils, and we are ensuring that the school remains a calm, focused, and supportive environment throughout this period.

Please ensure your child is well-rested, has a quiet space for revision, and arrives at school on time each day. A healthy breakfast and a positive start to the morning can make a real difference in their performance and confidence. More details about Y11exam arrangements, revision sessions to support the exams and other details will be sent to all parents and carers of Year 11 students early next week.

Our staff remain committed to supporting every student during this period. If your child feels anxious or has any concerns about the exams, please do not hesitate to reach out to their class teacher or pastoral lead.

Thank you for your continued support. We wish all our students the very best of luck in the upcoming exams.

Information for parent of all years

Westfield Way Community Days: Monday 14^th and Tuesday 15^th July

Celebrating success and working together as a community are key pillars of the Westfield Way, and our first ever Westfield Community Days are now booked in for Monday 14^th and Tuesday 15^th of July.

An overview of the structure of these days is below:

Monday 14th July:-

• Trip day - Year 7 and Year 9
• Sports day - Year 8
• Boss your future day - Year 10

Tuesday 15th July:-

• Trip day - Year 8 and Year 10
• Sports day - Year 7 and Year 9

All students should have made their trip selections this week with their form tutor. If your son/daughter has been absent or has not made their selection, please could you contact Debra Robinson at drobinson@chorustrust.org who will happily assist you with this.

We will be allocating trips to students very soon, based on the criteria previously communicated. Once all trip allocations are complete, then more information will follow to all parents/carers about the remaining organisation of these exciting whole school end of year events.

We are very much looking forward to our first ever Westfield Community days!

2025 Cinema programming Residential Course

Showroom Cinema are looking for enthusiastic film fans aged 16-19 for their BFI Film Academy Programming Residential! By taking part in this residential training scheme, you'll gain experience and insight into indie cinema through workshops delivered by industry professionals. Masterclasses will cover cinema programming, the role of the film critic, film distribution, marketing for indie cinemas, finding your audience and loads more! Plus, you'll even get to put on your own film festival at Showroom Cinema! Apply by 30th June.  

‘The Day’ – Personal Development

As a school we have purchased a subscription to ‘The Day’ it is a rich and engaging online educational resource that turns news into lessons, articles, assemblies, debate topics and short videos.

It provides schools with unlimited access to activities that bring big global issues into the classroom through daily news written in-house, polls, videos, images, graphics, posters, translations and links for external guided research.

The package aims to inspire comprehension through challenging, rich texts, experiential learning, project work and the acquisition of core knowledge about the real world.

By making connections between current affairs and the curriculum, students are encouraged to become more actively engaged in their studies and more inquisitive, enabling them to develop cultural capital and the skills they need to be successful in the modern world and ethical, informed citizens.

Students are encouraged to investigate what is true and exposing misinformation enables people to make good choices and fulfil their potential.

Students / parents and carers can access the resource at home using the link below. We hope you find it helpful in encouraging discussions about topical news and events.

www.theday.co.uk/?id=4C2183A7-B158-4DB8-99B1-A0F7E7BC646E

If you have any questions please get in touch with Mrs Halliday, Assistant Headteacher for Personal Development.

ASPIRE – Personal Development

Personal development is crucial for our students as it helps build confidence, skills and a clear path towards future goals. We have recently invested in package called ASPIRE to support students recognising what they already do, what they know and what information they need us to support them with. This is an online tool taking the form of 6 short questionnaires on: well-being, aspects of PSHE, online safety, careers, skills and extra-curricular activities. Students will spend a lesson on this during curriculum time and they will have the opportunity to make an action plan based on their responses. There will be a record of achievement sent out to students/ parents/ carers to share the progress that they have made at the end of the year. This is an exciting opportunity for us to capture student voice and we will use all the information to inform our curriculum and enrichment provision.

If you have any questions please get in touch with Mrs Halliday, Assistant Headteacher for Personal Development. jhalliday@chorustrust.org

Year 10 college taster days

An email has been sent to all parents/carers of Year 10 students today regarding taster sessions at Sheffield College. Please book early as these sessions are popular. For any further information please contact either Mrs Ray or Mr Rastall.

Good news stories

Year 9 GCSE Photography Exams and Year 11 Art Exams

Miss Blackburn and Mrs Rimmington would like to thank our Year 9 GCSE photography students and the Year 11 GCSE art students for completing their 10hour exams this week. Their conduct and attitude have been fantastic.

Year 7 and 8 Take on the UKMT Maths Challenge

On Thursday this week, 120 students from Year 7 and Year 8 took part in the UKMT Maths Challenge. This is a maths competition where students from all over the country try to solve tricky maths problems.

The questions were fun but challenging and really got everyone thinking hard. Students have the chance to win bronze, silver, or gold certificates, depending on how well they do.

We are very proud of everyone who took part, and we’re excited to find out the results in a few weeks.

Sporting Success

We are incredibly proud to announce that Lexi, one of our Y10 students, has been selected to play ice hockey in the England Under 15 team in Lithuania in May. This outstanding achievement is a testament to her dedication, skill and hard work.

Even more impressively, she has been chosen as Assistant Captain for the tournament – a prestigious leadership role that reflects not only Lexi’s athletic talent but also the respect she has earned from coaches and teammates alike.

Congratulations Lexi!

We would also like to congratulate Gabriel, one of our year 7 students, on his great achievement in his Saturday JPL football team Evo Soccer have earned.

They have battled through numerous games including trips to York and Huddersfield and have reached the final of the JPL National Cup which will be played this Saturday at Bristol Football Academy. Gabriel and his team are the only team from Sheffield at his age group to reach a final this year. 

Well done Gabriel!

Dates for your diary

07/05/25 – Year 7 creative writing educational visit (selected students)

08/05/25 – Y10 Futurebound educational visit – gorge walk (selected students)

11/05/25 – 13/05/25 – Duke of Edinburgh Events

Reminder of our contact emails

safeguarding@westfield.chroustrust.org

attendance@westfield.chorustrust.org

enquiries@westfield.chorustrust.org

As always, thank you for your ongoing support.

Mrs G A Jones

Headteacher

17.04.25

Good afternoon,

Welcome back to the start of the Summer Term. I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break and that the Easter holidays provided time for both relaxation and family. It’s a pleasure to see the school buzzing with energy once again as we enter what is always a busy, productive, and exciting final term of the academic year.

This term holds a great deal of importance, particularly for our students preparing for their end-of-year assessments, public exams, or transitions to new phases of education. We are proud of how hard our pupils have worked so far and we are committed to supporting them every step of the way.

Finally, thank you as always for your continued support. A strong partnership between home and school is vital to our students’ success, and we are grateful for your ongoing involvement in their education.

Wishing everyone a successful and sunny Summer term ahead.

14.03.25

Good afternoon,

I hope this newsletter finds you well.

This term has already been filled with remarkable achievements, both inside and outside the classroom. From inspiring classroom discussions and projects to enriching extracurricular activities, our students continue to demonstrate incredible enthusiasm and commitment to their learning.

As always, we are grateful for the continued support of our parents, staff and students We value the strong connection between home and school and know that together, we can help our students thrive.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Your feedback is always welcome as we continue to work together for the benefit of our children.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF ALL YEARS

KS4 Exam Support

On Thursday 27 March 2025 from 5pm – 5:30pm, the Higher Education Progression Partnership (HEPP) team at Sheffield Hallam University have a virtual session for parents, carers, and students to attend to hear more about exams, wellbeing, and revision tips.  Please join them for an informative event designed for parents and carers to help your young people navigate the exam season with confidence and resilience. They will cover:

• top tips for effective revision techniques
• supporting wellbeing during the exam period.
• Q & A with a parent and carer ambassador who has experience supporting a young person through this process.  

Please click on this link to register: Exams/Wellbeing/Revision Tips

Comic Relief 21 March 2025

Students will be learning CPR on Wednesday 16 October 2024 as part of World Restart a Heart Day. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation which is used to try to revive a person after a sudden cardiac arrest.

CPR is now part of the health education curriculum for secondary school pupils aged 12 and over in England. The lesson will be taught sensitively by staff and volunteers from Yorkshire Ambulance Service which has provided the life-saving training to more than 202,000 young people since it started its Restart a Heart campaign in 2014.

The lesson will include how to identify whether someone is in cardiac arrest (has collapsed and stopped breathing normally) and how to perform hands-only chest compressions to give the person their best chance of survival before the arrival of an ambulance.

As 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the home, you can be reassured that they will be learning skills that may one day help someone close to them.

Your child may have questions about some of the related topics and themes that will be explored at school, and we would encourage further discussion at home wherever possible. For more information, we would recommend visiting the Yorkshire Ambulance Service Restart a Heart website at https://restartaheart.yas.nhs.uk/.

You may also want to visit the Resuscitation Council UK Lifesaver website as a family at www.lifesaver.org.uk. Lifesaver offers a stimulating and interactive way for people of all ages to learn CPR. Lifesaver has a scenario specifically designed for young people to learn effective resuscitation techniques and build their confidence to be able to use these skills in an emergency.