PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 - Westminster Academy

Community
Building a sense of community is a key aim as a new
school. In doing this, we are building on the relationships
which already exist within Westminster.
Although an independent school, the Academy works
closely with Westminster City Council and its schools and
colleges. We aim to forge strong links with our partner
primary schools, for curriculum continuity and joint projects.
Community is a strong theme in the work of Year 7. Their
curriculum is based around local field studies and projects,
to develop their confidence as well as knowledge of the
local area and ensure they learn through experience and
studies which are relevant to their lives.
Throughout all years our curriculum is enriched by strong
links with local groups, organisations and venues. Last year
students worked with VISA Europe, The Serpentine Gallery,
The English National Opera and others.
The Academy’s facilities are available to the local
community and we have widely consulted with community
groups, to ensure our new building meets their needs
and aspirations. The Academy Governing Body, which
includes several local residents, was formed in 2005 and
our Sports Centre Management Group is jointly run with
Westminster City Council and representatives of local
sports groups.
Academy Sport opened in October 2007 and
operates as a public sports centre after 5pm. The facilities
available consist of a large sports hall, an aerobic/dance
studio, third generation astro turf pitches for 5-a-side,
6-a-side and 8-a-side, and outdoor basketball, netball and
tennis courts. Our excellent facilities allow the school to
offer sports before school, at lunchtimes and after school.
We are also able to offer a wide range of specialist
sports such as fencing, archery, trampolining and golf.
With funding from Westminster City Council, Academy
Sport offers highly competitive rates for bookings by local
sports and community groups. Academy Sports delivers
affordable activity opportunities within the Westbourne
area to a wide range of groups.
Academy Community offers the facilities of our main
building for meetings, conferences, training and social
events outside school hours. The long room is a flexible
exhibition space; the green room is a lecture theatre
with cinema-style seating and high-spec audio-visual
equipment; sky dining is a large restaurant for parties or
formal dinners.
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