School Newsletter

Good afternoon,

Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable Spring Bank Holiday and that the break gave families a chance to recharge before the busy final half-term of the academic year.

We’ve returned to school with energy and focus, and it’s been wonderful to see the children back in their routines and engaging with learning. This final half-term is always a vibrant and eventful one, full of opportunities for celebration, reflection and growth.

We are expecting an Ofsted inspection and have spoken to our children and young people about welcoming visitors to our school. We continue to work on our school improvement plan with a focus on continuing to improve teaching for all our children but especially those with SEND. This includes teaching and learning strategies to support reading and key vocabulary. We continue to celebrate positivity every day and look forward to the raffle ticket draw at the end of the year, reward trips and day to day praise.  All our improvements will help children to be more successful and ultimately happier at school.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Working in partnership with you makes a real difference in the lives of our pupils. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Information for parent of all years

Exciting opportunity for Year 10 and Year 11 students to be involved in a collaborative event with the BBC and Sheffield Hallam University

The event is all about giving young people the ultimate toolkit to take on the world of media, fake news, and viral hype. Whether you’re scrolling TikTok, watching the news, or deep into your group chat debates, you’ll be shown how to spot the truth, challenge the bias, and become a smarter digital citizen.  Hosted by rising star Sile Sibanda, spoken word artist, BBC Radio presenter, and creative powerhouse, the event is packed with interactive workshops, real-talk masterclasses, and behind-the-scenes tips from people who actually work in the media industry.

Students will also get to:

• Join live sessions with fact-checkers and journalists
• Catch a career panel with VIP guests from the local creative industry
• Take part in various interactive workshops delivered by the BBC & Sheffield Hallam in the Journalism and TV Production suites
• Find out all about what it’s like to study at Sheffield Hallam

 

Whether you’re into news, content creation, or just want to sharpen your media skills, this event gives you the tools, connections, and insights to thrive in today’s digital media world.

To book your place please email sclo@shu.ac.uk or see the webpage for more details:  https://shuoutreach.com/event/bbc-verify/

Year 10 Charity Bake sale

Year 10 students taking part in the Future Bound programme are holding a bake sale in school on 12 June during lunchtime outside PE office for first lunch Y7/Y9/Y11 and outside the canteen for the second lunch Y8 and Y10. All proceeds raised are being donated to Disability Sheffield. We welcome all students to support this worthy cause.

Year 10 Taster Days – second session booking now open!

All Y10 students are now able to book a second taster day session with Sheffield College, if your young person is yet to book onto a session, please do so promptly as we expect these to fill up quicky. Please only book a total of two sessions maximum per student. Please see the links in the letter emailed to parent/carers on the 2 May 2025.

To book your session please follow the instructions below:-

• Click on the relevant ‘click here’ campus link in the letter.
• Click on the orange Select Tickets box.  
• Click on the orange Get Tickets box.
• Select one relevant AM pr PM taster session from the list (click on the blue plus bar once to add your ticket)
• Click the orange register tab and fill out the requested details, you will be issued with a ticket reference number and a downloadable e-ticket.

Download and print the e-ticket/show the QR code email on phone screen ready for use on the day.

Year 11 Apprenticeship vacancies

The University of Sheffield AMRC training centre have Level 3 engineering apprenticeship vacancies available.  All vacancies are advertised on the AMRC Training Centre website.

Sheffield City Council have released a wide range of apprenticeship vacancies – click here for general apprenticeship information and click here for live apprentice job vacancies (search ‘apprentice’ in the search box provided).

The full range of local apprenticeships are available at GOV.UK Find an apprenticeship.

Good news stories

Barcelona Adventure: Spanish and Sports Trip

A group of our students and nine dedicated staff members recently embarked on an exciting journey to Barcelona as part of our Educational Visits calendar and to promote using your Spanish speaking skills. This incredible opportunity allows students to immerse themselves in Spanish language and culture while also engaging in a variety of sporting activities.

The trip is designed to enrich students both academically and personally. Through guided tours, cultural experiences, and language practice in real-life settings, students are deepening their understanding of Spanish beyond the classroom. Additionally, they enjoyed sports training and team-building exercises, fostering physical fitness and collaboration.

We’re proud of how our students represented our school; more details of the sports results are below.

Y8/9 Girls’ football

After just two intense training sessions, our girls’ football team delivered an extraordinary performance in Barcelona going unbeaten, defeating two strong opponents with impressive scores of 7-2 and 7-5.

The team showed resilience and composure under pressure, remained focused and displayed great determination, with several well-worked goals and individual moments of brilliance.

Y8 Boys’ football

The team took a bus journey up into the mountains outside Girona where they played against Riells I Viabrea. It was a slow start to the game but with significant changes at half time, players changed positions and played out of their comfort zone, keeping the game competitive.

The second game was played against local club Palafrugell on a sunny late afternoon. There were several standout players during the game which held the Westfield defence together and kept the score count down to just 2-0. The students rallied around each other and found a little more fire in challenges and finished 3-1. Great teamwork was evident throughout!

Y9 Boys’ Football

The team had the opportunity to take part in two high-quality training sessions, where they worked hard to develop their skills, sharpen their tactical understanding, and bond as a group.

 

The boys showed great character and resilience in their first game. The game ended in a 2-2 draw – a fair reflection of a competitive and closely fought match.

 

The second game saw the team battling hard in the first half, However, after the break, the Year 9s came out flying. They dominated the second half with an impressive attacking display, securing a well-deserved 4-0 victory and finishing the tour on a high.

 

Overall, the tour was a brilliant success – a mix of high-level football, personal development, and unforgettable memories. A big well done to all the lads for their attitude, teamwork, and performance throughout the trip!

 

Dates for your diary

09/06/2025 – Geography educational visit to Edale

11/06/2025 – Year 10 Macbeth theatre trip

12/06/2025 – Future Bound Year 10 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