Calendar & News
Bridgewater School news can be found here along with a calendar of events and holidays.
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.
Peace Chain
December 8, 2023
We took part in the Picture News Christmas Campaign and made a whole school peace chain with all of our ideas on how to spread peace and kindness!
Odd Socks Day
November 10, 2023
Anti-Bullying Week 2023 is happening from Monday 13th – Friday 17th November and has the theme ‘Make A Noise About Bullying’. It is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, which is based at the National Children’s Bureau. Odd Socks Day is taking place on Monday 13th November 2023 to mark the start of Anti-Bullying Week. Odd […]
Black History Month
October 25, 2023
Black history is an important part of our history. However, despite their countless contributions to society the achievements of black people have often been overlooked or forgotten, this is why we celebrate black history month in school. The children have an opportunity to learn about different famous people and what role they have played in […]
