School Uniform All pupils attending Westfields Junior School are expected to wear full school uniform. A good, clean, smart appearance is an asset to each pupil, and the school seeks parental support via the home school agreement in the maintenance of such an appearance. We are proud of our uniform and the smart appearance of our pupils which is constantly praised by visitors and the wider community. This in turn benefits our young people. BOYS: Black shoes (not trainers) Black or grey socks (no trainer liners) Mid-grey long trousers or shorts (standard fitting: no cargo shorts, no cords, denims or canvas trousers, no hipsters, turn-ups or adornments). Plain white shirt (not patterned) *Red & white school tie *Red school pullover with Westfields Logo. GIRLS: Winter Black, sensible, flat shoes without adornments. Mid-grey skirt or culottes with no adornments, length to be within 5 centimetres of the knee. Mid-grey long trousers (standard fitting: no cords, denims or canvas trousers, no hipsters, turn-ups or adornments). Plain white open neck blouse (not Aertex) with no frills or adornments. *Red school cardigan or pullover with Westfields Logo. White socks (not cream or ‘slouch’ socks, no trainer liners) or black, grey, red or white tights. Summer Red and white check dress, length to be within 5 centimetres of the knee. Sensible flat heeled sandals in white or black. White socks (not cream or ‘slouch’ socks, no trainer liners). Girls can continue to wear their winter uniform in summer if they wish.
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sculpture and printing, as well as painting and sketching. This foundation of techniques provides a firm grounding to allow the pupils to explore and expand their creativity in final interdependent projects. Modern Foreign Language French is taught from Year 3-6 in accordance with the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages. This provides opportunities to develop oracy and literacy skills in the foreign language, and promotes understanding of and respect for cultural diversity. Pupils are taught French in blocks throughout the year and receive additional French input embedded throughout the rest of the curriculum, where appropriate. At Westfields, we believe that all opportunities for pupils to hear spoken French should be fostered and actively promote this aim through a range of multi-media facilities, including video conferencing, as well as a residential visit to France. Music We aim to develop pupils’ understanding and enjoyment of music through activities which provide them with opportunities to perform, compose and experience a range of musical styles. Our musical productions are well known locally and we are justifiably proud of our reputation. We have a highly qualified teacher supporting the teaching of music throughout the school. We arrange for a number of music specialists to work with children on a variety of instruments. During Year 5, all children benefit from the Hampshire ‘Listen 2 Me’ project; learning a number of instruments within their music lessons. Physical Education Children are encouraged to develop their practical skills in gymnastics, games, dance, athletics and outdoor and adventurous pursuits. We have excellent facilities for physical education which include large school fields, a netball court, two playgrounds and a large, well equipped hall with new gymnastics equipment. Year 6 pupils are offered the opportunity of attending a residential outdoor pursuits centre in the autumn term. Year 5 pupils have instruction at Yateley School’s deep water swimming pool.
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