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School Vision Statement
Inspiring, nurturing and educating our children to serve God by reaching their full potential, serving our local community and by looking after our environment as global citizens of today and tomorrow.
School Mission Statement
'Love your neighbour as yourself.' Luke 10:27
6-1-26
Welcome Back & Happy New Year: 2026 – Our National Year of Reading!
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to a brand-new term at St. Bridget’s! I hope you all had a wonderful, restful Christmas break and enjoyed some quality time with your loved ones. It has been a joy to see the children return this morning, full of energy and ready to learn.
As we look forward to the exciting year ahead—which has been officially named the National Year of Reading—I wanted to take a moment to reflect the last few weeks of term that closed out 2025.
Reflecting on December
Our final weeks of the autumn term were truly special. I was incredibly proud of all the children during our numerous Christmas services; seeing them perform with such confidence and heart was the perfect way to celebrate the season.
We also had a fantastic time enjoying our traditional festive media! It was a delight to share the children’s wonderful retelling of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," and the Staff Christmas Video caused its usual amount of laughter—it is always a highlight for the staff to put together for the children.
Incredible Fundraising Efforts
The generosity of the St. Bridget’s community never ceases to amaze me. Together, we made a significant impact for those in need:
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The Teacher Sleepout Challenge: A group of our dedicated teachers braved the cold to raise over £1,600 for the homeless.
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Claire House Hospice: Our "Fun Hat" day was a brilliant success, bringing plenty of smiles to the playground while supporting vital work.
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PTA Support: A huge thank you to our PTA for their tireless support. Your hard work behind the scenes makes so many of our school's "extras" possible.
A Fond Farewell to Jill Champion
In our final assembly, we marked a significant milestone as we said goodbye to our longest-serving Teaching Assistant, Jill Champion. Jill joined us in 2002 and has been a pillar of our community for 23 years. We are profoundly grateful for her unwavering dedication and the wisdom she shared with generations of pupils. We wish her every happiness in her well-deserved retirement.
2026: The National Year of Reading – Let’s "Go All In!"
This year, schools across the country are celebrating the magic of stories with the theme "Go All In." The message is simple: “If you’re into it, read into it.”
We want to move away from reading feeling like a "chore" and instead find the "spark." Whether your child is obsessed with Minecraft, dinosaurs, gymnastics, or space, there is a book or magazine that will make them want to "Go All In" on their hobby.
How You Can "Go All In" at Home:
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Follow the Fun: Look for "tie-in" books for their favourite games or shows. Graphic novels and comics are fantastic for building confidence!
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The 10-Minute Habit: Research shows that reading for just 10 minutes a day for fun significantly improves vocabulary and mental wellbeing.
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Be a Reading Role Model: Let your child see you reading—whether it’s a novel, a newspaper, or a recipe.
Later, this term we will have our book fair and Mrs McDowall will keep informed of different challenges through the term.
I would also like to note we are now using ‘Sick Bay’ instead of ‘Medical Tracker’ for any accidents reported home to parents.
Happy New Year and thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Inset Days 2025-26
Monday 1st September 2025
Monday 5th January 2026
Friday 22nd May 2026
Friday 17th July 2026
Monday 20th July 2026
With best wishes in Advent,
Neil Le Feuvre
