
EYFS and Prep Open Morning 2025
When it comes to finding the perfect learning environment for your child, we believe that the best way to see why children are so happy here is to experience our
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Wacky Hair Day: fun with a purpose
At Bridgewater School, our Prep pupils have shown that kindness, compassion and teamwork can make a big difference in the lives of others. In a wonderful display of solidarity, our
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Sporting achievements for the autumn term
As we progress towards spring, we take great pride in celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements of our students during the autumn term of the 2024-25 academic year. With dedication, teamwork
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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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Prep fundraising efforts help children thrive
At Bridgewater School, we share a common purpose with BBC Children in Need: believing that every child should have the chance to thrive and be the best they can be.
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Harvest Festival celebrates community
This autumn, our Prep Department’s annual Harvest Festival once again brought the school community together in a meaningful celebration of generosity and gratitude. With the support of our Bridgewater families,
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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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Key Stage 1 pupils present Aladdin KIDS
The summer term was an exciting time for our Key Stage 1 pupils as they showcased their budding performance skills in a super production of Disney’s Aladdin KIDS. This special adaptation of
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Celebrating acts of kindness
Recognising and celebrating achievement is at the heart of what we do, so we are continually delighted when this spirit is embodied by our school community. Recently, one of our
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Arthur and Florence champion excellence
We are immensely proud to share the remarkable sporting achievements of talented siblings, Arthur and Florence. Representing Bridgewater School with determination and passion, they have showcased their athletic prowess in
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Delivering success through sport
At Bridgewater School we understand that success comes in many forms, which is why we celebrate not only the achievements on the field, but also the joy of sportsmanship and
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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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Celebrating creativity in Prep
To mark the start of the Spring term, the incredible artwork of our Prep children was showcased in a Winter Art Exhibition that demonstrated not only the creative skill of
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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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Championing fitness and fundraising
We are thrilled to share the incredible efforts and achievements of our pupils as they once again dedicated their time and energy to support BBC Children in Need. November was
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Prep pupil joins ISA Roll of Honour
We are thrilled to share the news of former Prep pupil Oliver’s induction into the prestigious ISA Maxwell Roll of Honour. This renowned prize celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of Year
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Appreciation from The Palace
On 5th May 2023 the grounds of Drywood Hall provided the perfect backdrop for a grand garden party to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The atmosphere was brimming
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Mastering the 3 Peaks for Cancer Research
The National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales and, having previously reached the summits of Scafell Pike and Snowdon, Prep brothers Oliver
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Shoe recycling for Emmaus Salford
Following on from our success last year we will once again be collecting unwanted and unused footwear for children living in ‘Shoe Poverty’ in the Salford area. If you have
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Prep leadership team announced
As the recent local government elections were being held in early May, an important election was also taking place within the Prep Department here at Bridgewater School. Ten prospective candidates
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Sporting spotlight on Prep pupil Jody
At Bridgewater School we believe that the individual achievements of pupils deserve to be celebrated so it is wonderful to be able to share the success of Prep’s Jody Gannon,
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Oliver! JR delivers Dickensian delights
This year, as an alternative to the traditional Christmas play, our Key Stage 2 children delighted audiences with their production of Oliver! JR. Based on the novel Oliver Twist by
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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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Prep Ramble for BBC Children in Need
The Autumn term at Bridgewater School is always busy with the school community adding a number of charity fundraising events to their calendars. For senior students, time is invested in
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Prep VI pupil on course with RYA Youth Sailing Scheme
Prep VI pupil, Evie Williams, is on course to help others learn to sail, after completing her Level 1 Junior Sailing Course this summer. Member of the Royal Yacht Association,
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Heartwarming generosity for Harvest Festival
The Prep Hall was brimming with goodness today for Harvest Festival, with generously donated food parcels of all shapes and sizes filling the tables ready to be shared with local
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Master’s grade for Bridgewater School’s karate instructor
Bridgewater School Shotokan Karate Club has been honoured by the Cobra Martial Art Association Grading Committee, which has promoted Mr Grant, the club instructor, to the grade of 6th Dan (rokudan),
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Bridgewater and Broadoak Primary School join together to solve the crime!
Bridgewater School welcomed Year 6 pupils from nearby Broadoak School, Worsley today for an afternoon of science fun! Using an array of science equipment and CSI techniques, children had to
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Prep Magazine Winter 2017/18
Well done to our Prep. Magazine team, who have worked hard to produce this term’s edition of the magazine, showcasing work produced by the children all across the department. Enjoy!
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Prep Head Boy makes Halle Choir
Lyall Rowland in Prep VI has a had a fantastic year to date. Not only is he our current ‘Head Boy’ for the Prep School but he has also been
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Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2017 – Deadline 3rd November!!!
We’re kicking off our annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal here at Bridgewater School to help some of the world’s most vulnerable children – many of whom will receive no other
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Biology Week 2017 – 9th to 13th October
We have some exciting activities planned for next week to help inspire and ignite a love of science throughout the whole school.
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Harvest Festival 2017
A great opportunity for our younger pupils to understand that there are many people less fortunate within our community and to give thanks for what we have. St Mark’s Church,
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Macmillan Cake and Coffee morning 2017 – £736.56 raised!
Great result for our Cake and Coffee morning organised by our very able and organised Sixth Former’s – they raised a fantastic £736.56 for Macmillan Cancer Support…our younger children were
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Celebrating Achievement – our Annual Prize Giving Ceremony 2017
We love to celebrate the achievements and successes of all our pupils throughout the school. Excitement is mounting for our annual Prize Giving Ceremony on Thursday 28th September at Victoria
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Fun in the sun today for our little ones
Great to see our new Kindergarten and Reception Classes already settling in, making new friends and having a great time in the sun!
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Children’s artwork on display at the Trafford Centre
Artwork by a number of children in Bridgewater’s Prep School has just gone on display for the summer in the window of the John Lewis store in the Trafford Centre.
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A heartfelt, thoughtful tribute
Already a talented artist, eleven year old Stanley Middlemiss (Prep VI) of Bridgewater School, Worsley was so moved by the recent events at Manchester Arena that he wanted to put
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A natural star in the making!
Eight year old Joe Corcoran is a memorable face in and around Bridgewater School, Worsley. Highly energetic, outgoing, gregarious and friendly, Joe is a popular member of Prep III. By
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Bridgewater blazer treads the boards!
Our Bursars Office is always a hive of activity and we have a long history of dealing with the more unusual requests made of Bridgewater School! Our latest request has
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Launch of our 200 Club
Welcome to the 200 Club – the perfect chance to win cash prizes while raising money for Bridgewater School which will be used to help fund additional equipment, resources and opportunities
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100% Outstanding for local accountancy student
Recently sitting her AAT level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting at Salford City College, Emma Elsey of Worsley managed to achieve an outstanding 100% on one of her papers with
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Fantastic fund-raising efforts by pupils, parents and staff!
Here at Bridgewater, we understand the importance of families and ‘giving something back’ and so we’d just like to say a big shout out THANK YOU to all our pupils,
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Samuel is quick off the mark!
Samuel Ashadu (age 11) and his younger brother Ethan (age 10) are both keen members of Salford Metropolitan Athletics Club in Eccles. Last weekend Samuel competed in the Greater Manchester
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One to watch for a future England team left footer!
Alfie Turley (Prep III) has been selected to represent Manchester City Football Club in the 2009 Age Category on the Pichouns Tour to be held in Marseille, as well as
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Brain Tumours – signs to be aware of…
After successfully raising significant funds during our recent Egg Roll/Wear a Hat Day we would like to continue to raise awareness of the fight against brain tumours. If people are aware
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Beware the dangers of swimming in canals in hot weather!
Children are frequently warned about the dangers of swimming in canals and quarries in the hot weather….looks like someone needs to get the message out there to the local wildlife!
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How much are you getting?
Mrs Purchase delivered this thought provoking assembly on sleep to the Senior School. We’d like to share it with the whole school, parents and wider community. SLEEP
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Giant ‘soggy’ Wiggle Walk raises almost £1K for Action for Children!!!
Our fantastic Kindergarten and Reception classes took part in a sponsored Giant Wiggle in aid of the charity ‘Action for Children’. The children donned an item of green clothing and
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Move over Philip Treacy!
Our EYFS and Prep children pulled out all the stops with their myriad of wonderful hat creations to rival anything on the catwalk. Bunnies, chicks, eggs and feathers prevailed with
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Prep V & the Barney & Echo Internet Safety Roadshow
Five Prep V pupils spent the day at the Barney and Echo Internet Safety Roadshow at the AJ Bell Stadium. For those who don’t know, the Barney and Echo books