Focus on wellbeing 2025
We believe that education extends beyond the classroom and that nurturing the social, emotional, physical and practical wellbeing of our students is just as important as academic success. This term,
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Recognising DofE excellence
More than just an extra-curricular programme, the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Scheme is a transformative experience that challenges young people to step outside their comfort zones, build resilience and
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Prep production brings the magic
The summer term of 2025 saw our Key Stage 2 pupils dazzle audiences with a vibrant and heartwarming performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR – a beloved tale of
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Prep Surf and Turf sports tour
Pupils in Prep V and VI recently returned from an unforgettable ‘Surf and Turf’ sports tour to Whitby and Scarborough, where they experienced a fantastic blend of sporting fixtures, beach
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Early Years visit to Cockfields Farm
As part of their learning in Understanding the World (one of the Seven Areas of Learning), our Kindergarten and Reception children enjoyed an enriching educational visit to Cockfields Farm. The day was
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RED Ambassadors celebrate diversity
At Bridgewater School, our Respect, Equality and Diversity (RED) Ambassadors are dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rich diversity of our school community and the wider society in which we
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Young orators make their mark
Last week, six Key Stage 3 students showcased their intellectual curiosity, problem-solving abilities and communication skills at the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition. Held at Bedford High School in Leigh, this
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A festive season filled with celebration
December 2024 saw a wonderfully festive end to the autumn term, with the last few weeks filled with joyful activities and events to celebrate the season. The happiness and wellbeing
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Energising learning for GCSE historians
As part of the school’s Enrichment Programme, our GCSE students recently embarked on a thrilling US History trip aimed at fostering deeper understanding by seeing some of the sites they
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A new chapter in personal development
At Bridgewater School, we believe that education goes beyond academic achievement. Our ethos is built on providing every child with opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, physically and practically, alongside their
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Y7 residential to Condover Hall
Our Year 7 students recently embarked on a three-day residential adventure at Condover Hall in Shrewsbury, marking a wonderful way to celebrate their excellent start to the academic year. This
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Sixth Form Induction Programme begins
As our Sixth Form students discovered on their team-building day at the start of the new term, a spirit of independent thinking and successful collaboration is key from day one.
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Prep enchant with Into the Woods JR
Pupils from across the Prep Department recently took audiences on a captivating adventure with their delightful production of Into the Woods JR, a reimagining of some of the most beloved fairy
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Wellbeing Week initiative introduced
We believe that the health and wellbeing of our students is fundamental to their overall development and success. With this in mind, we were delighted to introduce an exciting new
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Diary of our Musical Theatre London Trip
By Year 7 students, Sophie Hogan and Aduke Opeyemi. Day 1: An Exciting Start The London trip was certainly a trip we will remember. It was full of fun-filled memories
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Bridgewater Forest School unveiled
Bridgewater School is excited to introduce Bridgewater Forest School, an initiative designed to infuse the principles of play and exploration into the core of our child-centred philosophy. More than just
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United States History Trip 2024
At Bridgewater School we believe that History is not just a subject, it is a living, breathing narrative that shapes our present and guides our future. To enrich our students’
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2025 School Ski Trip to Vermont
As part of our holistic enrichment programme, the Senior School Ski Trip provides students with an unforgettable opportunity for travel and personal development. Following the success of previous years we
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Liberation and Freedom Workshop
We are extremely proud to announce our participation in the National Lottery Heritage Fund project ‘Liberation and Freedom‘ – a poignant Holocaust education workshop aimed at fostering understanding and remembrance
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A symphony of success
In the symphony of education at Bridgewater, music takes centre stage, harmonising the minds and hearts of students as they achieve remarkable milestones in their musical journey. In addition to
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Christmas programme of events 2023
This December Bridgewater pupils and parents can look forward to a fun and festive end to the winter term, with lots of extra-curricular events in the diary. Our programme of
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Enrichment at Rock and River
Our Year 11 students recently embarked on a thrilling expedition to Rock and River, an outdoor pursuits centre nestled in the countryside of Mawdesley, Lancashire. The trip, organised for the
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Discovering new horizons. DofE Awards
The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Scheme is not just a programme, it is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, build teamwork and leadership skills and, most importantly, have
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Un voyage marquant for Year 8
In the early hours of October 16th 2023, the Year 8 students gathered with excitement for a memorable French trip that would combine fun and learning in equal measure. The
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Residential adventure at Condover Hall
Our Year 7 students recently embarked on a three-day residential trip to Condover Hall, a journey filled with adventure, challenges and newfound friendship. The aim of this annual excursion was
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Year 9 visit Thackray Museum of Medicine
Review by Kelly Yau, Year 9 “On 12th October 2023, we had the opportunity to step into the past and experience 19th Century Britain at the incredible Thackray Museum of
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The importance of residential trips
Residential trips are key to promoting a strong sense of wellbeing here at Bridgewater School and form an integral part of our enrichment programme, providing new opportunities for learning and
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Bridgewater Colours introduced for Seniors
It gives us immense pleasure to introduce ‘Bridgewater Colours’, an award programme for the new academic year which acknowledges excellence, commitment and the positive representation of Bridgewater School within the
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Opening the door to opportunity
Here at Bridgewater School we believe that education is not just about opening minds but opening the door to exceptional extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities. An eclectic array of sporting, cultural
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BWS Academic Society Blog
Bridgewater School Academic Society visit Oxford February 2023 On 7th and 8th February 2023, a group of students and staff from Bridgewater School’s Academic Society set off to visit to
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Bridgewater Academic Society announced
“You are everything someone is searching for. Never settle.” R.H.Sin We are very excited to introduce the first Bridgewater School Academic Society; a group of young people in Years 11 to
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ABRSM music exam success
As we begin the new year, we would like to recognise the musical achievements of the following students who ended 2022 with ABRSM exam success (The Associated Board of the
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Green Flag awarded for environmental excellence
Following the superb efforts of our Eco-Committee we are delighted to have been awarded the prestigious Eco-School Green Flag with Merit, an internationally recognised accreditation for excellence in environmental action
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Safe Drive Stay Alive Event
As part of their Enrichment Programme, Sixth Form students will have the opportunity to attend the Safe Drive Stay Alive event at the Middleton Arena. This is a partnership project
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Music Mark awarded to Bridgewater School
For pupils here at Bridgewater School, music is an integral part of their learning journey. From Kindergarten through to Sixth Form, everyone understands the positive impact that music education has
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Y8 enrichment programme residential
Residential school trips form an integral part of our enrichment programme, providing new opportunities for learning and the development of important life skills. At Bridgewater this begins for pupils in
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Students develop key Bikeability skills
As more people are being encouraged to take up cycling and enjoy all the benefits that this brings, mastering the skills to ride safely on our roads is key. This
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Bridgewater Lions Award Scheme
On 26th September 2022, the Prep Department proudly launched the new Bridgewater Lions Award Scheme for all Key Stage 2 children. Designed to encourage, recognise and reward children’s participation in
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2023 multi sport trip to Club La Santa
As part of the school’s enrichment programme, promoting extra-curricular sporting activities both inside and outside school, a multi-sport trip to Club La Santa Resort in Lanzarote has now been announced
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Incredible outdoor ventures in Prep
As part of the Prep Department’s residential trip initiative, the start of a new academic year brings exciting opportunities for our children to challenge themselves and experience the great outdoors
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2023 School Ski Trip to New Hampshire
Forming part of the school’s comprehensive enrichment programme, the Senior School Ski Trip has proved incredibly successful over recent years. March 2023 will now see Bridgewater students take to the
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Extra-curricular for all to enjoy
At Bridgewater School we recognise that education is not just about opening minds, but opening the door to exceptional extra-curricular opportunities and our wonderfully varied extra-curricular and enrichment programme does
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New learning experiences at Rivington
The world around us offers a myriad of cross-curricular learning opportunities and this term, Reception children enjoyed an exciting journey to the beautiful Rivington Reservoir. As the seasons change, so
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Y7 Residential to Condover Hall
Autumn 2021 saw Year 7 Bridgewater students enjoy a residential adventure in the beautiful location of Condover Hall, Shropshire. Promoting the importance of teamwork and the benefits of taking controlled
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Prep pupils enjoy coastal adventure
Adventure, exploration and fun have been the keywords for the autumn term, with residential trips and excursions taking Prep pupils to the beautiful island of Anglesey. As part of the
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Sixth Form team building day 2021
Our Sixth Form is a preparation for A levels, university and life itself – but it is also a wonderful experience in its own right with opportunities to grow and
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Bikeability gets Y7 cyclists roadsafe
This month saw the return of Bikeability to Bridgewater School and an opportunity for Year 7 students to improve their cycle control and riding skills. The 2-day Level 2 Young
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Prep adventure at Haigh Woodland Park
An aerial outdoor adventure at Haigh Woodland Park in Wigan provided Prep pupils in Key Stage 2 with a fantastic opportunity to challenge themselves and a wonderfully enjoyable way to
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Early Years visit Imagine That
This term a visit to ‘Imagine That!’ Science and Discovery Centre in Liverpool gave our youngest learners the opportunity to enter a world of imagination and wonder. Pupils from our
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Y8 York Residential 2021
In the Autumn term, students in Year 8 will have the opportunity to enjoy a three-night residential trip to the historic city of York. Residential bonding trips, which promote the
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Villareal CF Football Development Tour 2022
As a result of the hugely successful football development tours to Valencia CF in 2018 and 2019, a further sporting / cultural trip to Villareal CF in Spain has been
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USA History trip Christmas 2020
Following the success of last year’s History trip to Washington, Philadelphia and New York, a further trip to the United States has now been planned for Christmas 2020 (proposed dates
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Canada Ski Trip 2022
Following the huge success of the 2019 visit to Alberta, Canada, the Seniors ski trip (originally planned for 2021) has now been rescheduled for March 2022. Students who have not
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Outdoor adventures on Year 7 residential
Last month Year 7 students from Bridgewater School embarked upon a journey of personal discovery and development as they experienced the outdoor adventures of Condover Hall Activity Centre on their
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Barcelona Art Trip announced for 2020
Set to take place in March 2020, an exciting trip has been arranged for GCSE and A-level Art and Sixth Form students to visit Barcelona, capital of Catalonia and voted
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Year 11’s journey of discovery at Ghyll Head
Earlier this month our Year 11 students took time away from the classroom to challenge themselves and each other with an outdoor adventure in the beautiful countryside of the Lake
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Wimbledon Tennis Championships & Thorpe Park 2020
After the success of previous years, a further trip has been planned to attend the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in the summer of 2020. First held at the All England Lawn
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2021 Malaysia Expedition announced
Following 18 months’ of fundraising, training and preparation, July 2018 saw a group of Bridgewater Sixth Formers embark upon a school expedition to Tanzania that would prove to be a
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Prep residentials deliver enrichment beyond the classroom
Within the Preparatory Department, our holistic approach to education ensures that opportunities for pupils to continue their learning beyond the classroom and interaction with the great outdoors are simply part
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Malaga football & netball development tour 2022
Sunday 12th – Friday 17th June 2022 Following the successful 2019 tour, a sports / cultural tour to Malaga CF has been planned for students in Years 9-10, as part
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Edale Year 9 team building residential
Serious in its aims but fun and demanding in its methods, our annual residential course to Edale YHA Activity Centre is an outdoor learning adventure and an opportunity for Year
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Field trip to Iceland, Spring 2020
Following the success of previous visits, a field trip to Iceland is being organised for Spring 2020. The trip will appeal particularly to senior students taking Geography at GCSE or
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Valencia Football Development Tour 2019
Following the success of the 2018 football development tour to Valencia CF, another trip has been planned for October 2019. The six day / five night trip is planned for
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Seniors USA History Trip 2018
The 2018 USA history trip proved a memorable experience for both students and staff, who together embarked on an unforgettable exploration of some of America’s most iconic landmarks, cultural destinations
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2019 Senior Ski Trip
Following the huge success of our 2017 visit to Winter Park, this year our 2019 Bridgewater School Ski Trip saw Senior and Sixth Form students take to the snowy slopes
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Senior Vocal Group performs at Disneyland Paris
This summer, the Bridgewater Senior Vocal Group visited Disneyland Paris for the unforgettable opportunity to perform a twenty minute set including songs from The Greatest Showman, Moana and the inspirational
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Bridgewater School French Trip 2018
The 2018 Bridgewater School French trip brought Year 8 students together on a 3-day residential where they took in the sights of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Saint-Omer, before visiting the World War
