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Prep Extravaganza Celebrates Coronation

Singers, dancing, egg and spoons, guitarists, maypole dancing, Early Years perfumers, cakes and trifles, Tudors, choristers and pianists – Friday’s gathering on the front lawn had a range of entertainment from Tudor times, via Charles II all the way through … Continue reading

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Trees planted for coronation…

Our Prep Council members got to work on the front lawn on Wednesday lunchtime, to plant the trees they had selected and purchased last week to commemorate Queen Elisabeth and King Charles. Keeping a sharp lookout for Tom the Gardener … Continue reading

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Prep V reach the Champions League

Prep V boys travelled to the Etihad with the goal of reaching the tournament final which would provide an opportunity to compete with the best school teams in the North West at the Etihad on June 30th.  Bridgewater played four … Continue reading

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Tyldesley tour de force for netballers

Three of our girls, Izabella, Isabelle and Beatrice, have been training with Tyldesley Netball club and their dedication has been rewarded by being selected to play for the Tyldesley Netball team. The girls have already been showing excellent improvement with … Continue reading

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It’s Hot In The City for Prep II

Prep II footballers travelled to the Etihad full of confidence with their goalkeeper telling Mr. Rooney he had not conceded a goal ‘in hours’! There was a warm welcome from Mr. Mather and his team. The excitement was palpable! In … Continue reading

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Prep Council choose commemorative trees

Our Prep Council members have been working very hard over the last few months, helping to raise funds for an idea that they had to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and His Majesty King Charles. They felt it would be … Continue reading

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Prep VI ward off Hitler’s bombers

In November 1938, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain placed Sir John Anderson in charge of Air Raid Precautions. Sir John was a scientist turned politician who led the Ministry of Home Security whose responsibilities covered all central and regional civil defence … Continue reading

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Leo secures national art prize

Prep VI’s Leo recently entered a piece of his artwork into the AJIS national art competition based on the theme, “Through the Window.” Leo’s piece achieved 3rd place for Year 6, which is a fantastic achievement – although those familiar … Continue reading

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Marathon effort from Mr. Connelly

The Manchester Marathon is a fantastic opportunity for runners to raise vital money for charities and this year another member of our Bridgewater teaching staff took on the 26.2 mile challenge. Mr Connolly, a serving Paratroop Reservist, ran for the … Continue reading

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What Parents and Carers Need to Know about OFCOM’s Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report 2023

Ofcom’s annual ‘Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes’ report provides a comprehensive picture of how young people used and interacted with the internet in the preceding year. It’s a fascinating snapshot of what games and apps young people are currently … Continue reading

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