Calendar & News

Bridgewater School news can be found here along with a calendar of events and holidays.

School Calendar

Illuminated Sheep: Hadrian’s Wall Art Trail

September 25, 2024

As part of the ‘Illuminated Sheep’ project, we were delighted to welcome Rainbow to Bridgewater today! Rainbow was accompanied by the Lord Mayor, Rob Higgins, and local storyteller Pascale. To find out more about the illuminated Sheep project, please visit https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/hadrians-wall-art-trail-2024  

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End of Year Achievement Assembly

July 17, 2024

It was fantastic to once again host our annual achievement assembly. Or should we say, 4 assemblies! With the number of children we now have on roll and the excellent turnout from parents/carers, we need to hold 4 separate celebrations. Recognition for reading, writing, effort, attainment, progress, attitude and attendance. Plus the new award for […]

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What Makes Us Special!

July 12, 2024

We trust our new video captures what takes place in Bridgewater and showcases all that we have to offer.

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Ocean Youth Trust North

June 19, 2024

A number of our pupils had the fantastic opportunity of taking part in an exhilarating, overnight sailing expedition along the Tyne last week. An experience that taught them important life skills, broadened their horizons and, we trust, inspired them for the future. Thank you Ocean Youth Trust North!  

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WEST Debating Competition

June 19, 2024

The reaction when you are announced as winners of your debate in the Council Chamber. Although not the overall winners of the day (congratulations Wingrove Primary), the team certainly demonstrated their oracy skills and did themselves proud. Very well done!    

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International Day of Play

June 12, 2024

On 11th June we marked International Day of Play – https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-of-play The benefits of play are huge and something that all children across the world should have safe access to. Play is a massive part of our school day. Here are some photos of play at Bridgewater over recent months. Happy tagging, jumping, building, exploring, […]

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London 2024

May 22, 2024

Another fabulous trip to the capital again this year!

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Jess Gillam – Saxophonist

May 10, 2024

We were delighted to welcome Saxophonist, Jess Gillam, to Bridgewater yesterday to perform for our Year 2, 4 and 5 children. The children were able to ask a number of questions and Jess kindly talked about her job and how she first became a saxophonist. This was a great experience for the children and one […]

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Silver Impact Award!

May 8, 2024

We are delighted to achieve a Picture News Silver Impact Award! The School Council lead on a project looking at different social issues that matter to the children. On awarding us this silver level, the judges commented, “We reached this decision as we could clearly see how you had researched your project and we thought […]

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