From Mr. Rooney

Please see the latest notes and letters sent from the Prep. Department.

 Summer Term 2025-2026

Class photo order deadline 21st May – email sent 18.5.2026

ave you ordered your child’s school class photo yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Thursday 21^st May 2026.  Order through the Tempest website using your unique group link that was emailed to you.

If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 5).

Prep Sports Day: Date for the Diary – email sent 11.5.2026

Bridgewater Prep. Sports Day will be on Monday 6^th July.

EYFS, Prep 1 and Prep 2 will be in the morning commencing at 9.30am.

Prep 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Juniors) will be in the afternoon from 1.30pm.

Further details will be sent closer to the date.

Reminder: Annie Rehearsal on Sunday 17 May – email sent 11.5.2026

Reminder: there is a full cast rehearsal for Annie on Sunday 17^th May in the Prep Hall from 10am – 2pm. Children should not bring mobile phones into school, however a packed lunch will be required.

The production will take place on the following dates:-

·       Wednesday 17th June, matinee performance

·        Thursday 18th June, evening performance

Tickets for both performances will be available shortly and information will be sent to you in due course.

May Half Term Holiday Club – email sent 8.5.2026

We are delighted to be hosting Premier Holiday Club again, an exciting sports-based holiday club run by an experienced external provider, offering children a fantastic opportunity to stay active, build confidence, and have fun during the school holidays. Led by qualified coaches, the club focuses on fun, inclusive sports activities and games designed to keep children moving, learning new skills, and making friends.

May Half-Term

• Tuesday – Friday: 26th–29th May 2026

What children can expect:

• A wide range of sports and team games
• Skill-building activities led by experienced coaches
• A fun, energetic, and supportive environment
• Opportunities to build teamwork, confidence, and friendships

Age  4+

This is a fantastic way for children to stay active during the holidays while enjoying a variety of exciting activities.

Please see attachment to book a place.

Reception Class Parents Evening on 5th-6th May – email sent 24.4.26

Reception Parents’ Evenings have been scheduled on the following dates to enable parents and class teachers to discuss their child’s progress. Please contact the school office on 0161 794 1463 to make an appointment to meet Miss Taylor and Ms Williams.

·       Tuesday 5^th May                  3:30pm to 5.30pm

·       Wednesday 6^th May            3:30pm to 5.30pm

The appointments will be in ten minute slots. If you are unable to attend on either of these evenings, please contact Miss Taylor and she will arrange an alternative time with you.

Parents should access the classroom via the side gate of Prep and go straight to the classroom opposite.

We look forward to seeing you.

Change of Venue for Prep After School Facility 23/30 April -= email sent 23.4.26

Our After School Facility will be based in the Prep 3 classroom today, Thursday 23^rd April, and also on Thursday 30^th April. Please make yourself known at the window of the ground floor classroom at the front of Prep when you come to collect your child.

Prep Art Exhibition 28th-30th April – email sent 23.4.26

We are pleased to let you know that the Prep Department will be hosting an art exhibition on the following dates:

·       Tuesday 28^th April (3.15pm- 4pm)

·       Wednesday 29^th April (8.30am-9am)

·       Wednesday 29^th April (3.15pm – 4pm)

·       Thursday 30^th April (8.30am – 9am)

The exhibition will display a wonderful selection of artwork created by our pupils across all year groups. It is a great opportunity to celebrate our pupils’ creativity and effort.

In addition, our Art Club has been busy making bracelets and colouring books, which will be available to purchase during the exhibition.

We have also asked pupils to bring in their own artwork from home to be in with a chance of winning a little art hamper.

We warmly invite you to come along and enjoy the displays with your child. Entry will be via the Prep Hall during the designated times.

We hope to see there.

Karate Dates – email sent 23.4.26

Please find attached letter with club details and new term’s dates for Karate Club at Bridgewater. 

Karate is available to students from Reception to Prep VI.

Term Dates

23^rd, 30^th April

7^th, 14^th, 21^st, May

28^th – Half Term

4^th, 11^th, 25^th June   (Not in on 18th)

Drama Club Return Dates – email sent 23.4.26

Please find attached details of the new term’s dates for Drama Club at Bridgewater

Drama is available to students from Prep I to Prep VI

Prep. Class Photographs on Tuesday April 28th – email sent 22.4.26

All Prep. classes will have a class photograph taken during the morning of Tuesday April 28^th. Could all children please come to school wearing their WINTER uniform please. A school cardigan or jumper will not be necessary if the weather is warm. Children that have PE on Tuesdays will have suitable lessons in their uniform and trainers or pumps.

Could Prep 1 please bring their PE kit in a bag for their Forest School lesson in the afternoon. The weather forecast is excellent for the next week so we are hoping that waterproof clothing will not be required but please keep an eye on the weather forecast closer to the time.

Purchase details for the photographs will follow soon.

Change of Rehearsal Day for Annie – email sent 22.4.26

The weekend rehearsal day for the production of Annie has been changed from Saturday 30^th May to Sunday 17^th May, 10am to 2.30pm.

Please confirm your child’s attendance of the new date by emailing sherlockplattd@bridgewater-school.co.uk.  

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Dance Club for April/May – email sent 20.4.26

Dance Club will recommence on Wednesday 22^nd April, and will be taught by Taylor Byrnes, the Principal of ‘The Dance Works Ballet & Theatre School’ in Eccles, with help from Mrs Gerrard.

Dance Club will take place at lunchtime on the following dates:

·       Wednesday 22^nd April

·       Wednesday 29^th April

·       Wednesday 6^th May

·       Wednesday 13^th May

·       Wednesday 20^th May

If you would like your child to participate, please log on to your ParentPay account and secure a place by paying £12.50 for the 5 week block.  The club is open to pupils in EYFS and Prep I; however, places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Prep Uniform Summer Dresses – email sent 24.3.26

Our blue striped summer dresses can be worn by the girls for the summer term after Easter, but as the weather in April can be unpredictable, summer dresses will become compulsory from Tuesday 5^th May, the day after May Bank Holiday.

The dresses are available from Whittakers, however we also have a small supply of pre-loved dresses in our School Uniform Shop.

Should you wish to check availability on our pre-loved stock, please email Julie Campbell on campbellj@bwslive.co.uk who will be able to assist you once we return after the Easter break.

Equally, if you have any dresses that have been outgrown, we would welcome donations.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DRESSES ARE COMPULSORY FOR ALL GIRLS UP TO AND INCLUDING PREP V. THEY ARE NOT COMPULSORY FOR PREP VI GIRLS.

Bridgewater Prep Lions Awards 2026 for Prep III-VI Parents – email sent 2.4.26

The Bridgewater Prep. Lions Awards is a unique scheme designed to celebrate the achievements of our Key Stage 2 pupils. The scheme also encourages our children to be independent and to step out of their comfort zone to try new activities both at home and school. These new challenges are designed to broaden the horizons of our pupils and to develop mental and physical well-being as well as resilience. Most importantly, the awards were devised to encourage our pupils to have fun whilst learning with their friends and family. The scheme rewards children for having a go at a plethora of activities such as sport, rambling, art, visiting a museum and even keeping their bedroom tidy! A simple photograph or a few sentences describing the activity will be enough for a teacher to acknowledge that the section of the scheme has been passed.

The scheme is a perfect tool to encourage children to switch off their screens and to go and explore the world around them over the weeks ahead as well as keep up with their basic learning. This scheme will be accessed by all Key Stage 2 children until September 2026 (Prep 6 will be presented their awards in July). Mr Suter and I have listened to the views and suggestions of pupils who have successfully enjoyed the scheme in past years. The new scheme introduced to the children recently is more streamlined and accessible. The children have been discussing the scheme in lessons and will be adding their work through the rest of the year.

If you are unfamiliar with the scheme, please have a look on your child’s Google Classroom under classwork where you will find instructions on how to load evidence and pictures showing your child’s achievements and experiences. This may be a perfect way to engage your child during the Easter holiday.

Thank you in advance for your support with this scheme.