Calendar & News
Bridgewater School news can be found here along with a calendar of events and holidays.
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!
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!
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
