Author: BridgewaterPrep

There was great excitement in Reception Class this week when Mr Rooney arrived with a letter from the Gingerbread Man! A video message had also been sent, challenging the children to design and create a boat that could carry the

With our athletes away competing at the Indoor Athletics Games in Wigan, our remaining Prep VI students faced a very different challenge back in the classroom. Armed with only a pair of scissors, dried spaghetti and marshmallows, the children were

Prep V produced a composed 6–3 win against Ellenbrook School in a match that was tighter than the final scoreline suggests. The first half was competitive, with both sides trading chances before Prep V edged ahead 3–1 at the break.

Prep I celebrated the end of their ‘Fire of London’ topic in the first week of this term….with a bang! The weather before Christmas caused a delay. As part of our topic the children created their own houses in the

Digital devices are woven into everyday life for children and young people, but balancing the benefits with potential risks can feel challenging. This #WakeUpWednesday guide explores how screen use can influence sleep, emotional regulation, physical health and online experiences, offering

Mrs. Tunney and Mr. Connolly are challenging all our junior children (Prep III to Prep VI) to run 26 miles before we finish the academic year in July to develop fitness, resilience and a love of running. Each child will receive a card with 26 stars. Each time

This #WakeUpWednesday edition offers clear, supportive guidance to help parents and educators feel more confident in navigating the online world with children and young people. It looks at how everyday conversations, simple boundaries, and a bit of digital awareness can

This half term, Forest School has been alive with laughter, curiosity, and a wonderful sense of adventure as children from Kindergarten, Prep II, IV and VI immersed themselves in outdoor learning. Across the weeks, the Forest School area became a

We are delighted to announce that Prep VI pupil Asa has won a regional road safety sticker design competition organised by YUNEX Traffic. Ahead of this year’s national Road Safety Week, local YUNEX Traffic representatives invited pupils to create an

Please find below this term’s edition of the Prep. magazine, with contributions from all our classes across the Prep. Department. Enjoy!