Calendar & News
Bridgewater School news can be found here along with a calendar of events and holidays.
Collaboration
May 7, 2024
24 children across Year 1 to 6 were chosen to visit St James’ Park for showing great collaboration over the last half term. They enjoyed a tour of the stadium, during which they learnt lots of interesting facts and got to admire the views from the highest point! The stadium staff commented that they were […]
In Harmony Celebration Day
April 23, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our In Harmony Celebration Day performances at The Glasshouse on Wednesday 27th March 2024. A fabulous experience for the children and the culmination of a great deal of practice and dedication. In conjunction with our friends from Hawthorn Primary and In Harmony NE.
Inclusion Quality Framework
March 15, 2024
We are delighted to have achieved the Inclusion Quality Framework, which was externally assured last week. This recognises the hard work and effort that goes in to ensuring every child is included and well cared for.
STEMtastic
February 16, 2024
Year 6 are enjoying our WEST STEMtastic week! They have been taking part in lots of exciting activities involving science, technology, engineering and maths. Part of this week has involved a trip to the Centre for Life where the children created aeroplanes and tested them, explored the centre’s exhibits and took part in a workshop […]
Safer Internet Day 2024
February 8, 2024
This week we joined thousands of other organisations to advocate for the safe, responsible, and positive use of digital technology among children and young people. Different year groups did different activities. Year 4 Honey Bees watched a video on Newsround, completed an activity book all about being safe online, had lots of discussions and completed […]
National Apprenticeship Week 2024
February 5, 2024
Over the last 10 years we have recruited a number of Apprentices in a number of different roles. Admin, premises and teaching & learning. We are proud of each and every one of them. They bring so much to Bridgewater. These are our 4 most recent Apprentices. #NAW2024 #SkillsForLife
Oracy Education at Bridgewater
January 24, 2024
We are delighted to share with you an article by Mrs Robson regarding oracy education at Bridgewater – https://www.headteacher-update.com/content/best-practice/embedding-oracy-education-into-the-curriculum-and-the-primary-school Related to this, we are also pleased to share a video linked to the annual WEST debating competition – https://youtu.be/lIH–bkL9XM.
Healthy Schools Achievement
December 21, 2023
We are delighted to have again been awarded Healthy School status! Well done to all involved on this fantastic achievement.
Special Visitor
December 18, 2023
We were very fortunate to receive a special visit again this year from one of Santa’s helpers – Chas. The children learnt that: a reindeer’s favourite food is moss they love to nap their back is not strong enough for you to ride on but it is strong enough to pull a sleigh! We […]
School Choir
December 11, 2023
Each Christmastime we are delighted that our School Choir is invited to a number of venues across Newcastle. This year these include supermarkets, care homes, the Grainger Market, the Central Library and the Welford Centre. The children love the opportunity to sing to others.
