Calendar & News
Bridgewater School news can be found here along with a calendar of events and holidays.
Black History Month
October 24, 2025
Year 6 created pop art inspired portraits to challenge the idea that colour doesn’t matter and that we live in a world where it should be celebrated.
The Hadden Library
October 21, 2025
We have officially renamed our library, The Hadden Library. This is in memory of our dear volunteer, Dorothy, and her husband John. It was lovely to welcome John, as well as other members of their family and friends. The School Council also joined us to mark this very special occasion. We will always be extremely […]
WEST Newsletter 2025
July 15, 2025
Showcasing some of the many wonderful and valuable opportunities and experiences our children have been able to benefit from. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/4bae7fe6aa.html
Letter from the King!
June 4, 2025
Year 1 were thrilled to open this letter yesterday. Some of the children are hoping that if the King does visit Newcastle in the future, that he might pop round to their house for tea!
Thank You Dorothy & John!
May 7, 2025
Yesterday, Mr Moralee, Mr Beechey and some of our children went to Newcastle Central Station. We wanted to give Dorothy & John (our fab volunteer Librarians) a surprise send off! They departed for London where today they are attending a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. This marks the incredible time and effort they have […]
Yurt
May 2, 2025
We are delighted with the new addition to our outdoor space. It’s going to be a fab space for learning and play!
The Bread and Butter Thing
April 3, 2025
The Bread and Butter Thing The Benwell Hub is in Merton Lodge on a Friday, pick up is between 2.45pm and 3.15pm – sign up on their website to become a member (https://www.breadandbutterthing.org/become-a-member). For £8.50 receive 3 bags, one of fruit and veg, one cupboard products and one chilled products. Pay when you collect with […]
Montagu Colliery Disaster – 100 Year Anniversary
April 3, 2025
Last week we marked the Montagu Colliery disaster, which took place 100 years ago. It understandably had a massive impact on our community. It’s important we continue to honour those lives lost and to maintain awareness of this very sad tragedy. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/centenary-montagu-pit-disaster-scotswood-31269165
WEST Maths Day
March 27, 2025
Various activities took place as part of a Maths day held across our Trust. Some of the activities taking place at Bridgewater included: Year 6 trying to escape as part of the Maths Escape Room Challenge. Reception using the text ‘Simon Sock’ to support their maths learning. The children matched real socks by discussing […]
