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Welcome to St Bridget's C of E Primary School

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

School Newsletter: 6th October 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended our recent curriculum evenings and our Mental Health workshop. As a father of three children myself, I know firsthand that parenting can be immensely complex at times, and the more informed and supported we are as a community, the better it is for our children.

It has also been lovely to watch our Year 6 pupils meet their new Reception Buddies this week! The Year 6 children have started meeting with the youngest members of our school family to share stories and read together. They will continue to connect with their buddies throughout the year for reading and special activities, helping our new starters feel safe, supported, and welcomed.

Parents' Evenings: 19th – 22nd October

Our autumn Parents' Evenings will take place online from Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd October. These appointments are primarily focused on how well your child has settled into their new class and any significant early observations from their teacher.

You can book your appointment using your child’s details via our online portal and booking will be open from tomorrow: stbridgetscofe.schoolcloud.co.uk.

A gentle note on appointments: With a large school community and limited time slots, we kindly ask parents to attend a single shared appointment where possible. Separate appointments can only be accommodated in exceptional circumstances (such as where formal court orders or legal arrangements require them). Thank you for your support in helping us ensure every family receives a slot.

Looking further ahead, we will also hold our usual open afternoon for you to come into school and look through your child's work on Wednesday 16th December.

CDLT Academy Trust: One Year On

This week marks our one-year anniversary as part of the CDLT Academy Trust. Over the past year, our children have had wonderful opportunities to connect with pupils from other Trust schools both in person and online through collaborative art days and shared worship.

Behind the scenes, our staff have worked hard to ensure a smooth transition, and we are already seeing clear benefits in terms of enhanced staff training and professional support. Looking ahead to the coming year, the Trust has invested in providing our school with improved access to Educational Psychologists and Speech and Language specialists to further support our pupils' needs.

End-of-Year Report Feedback

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our report feedback form at the end of last term. We had a brilliant 55% return rate, receiving 14 very helpful comments and ideas, alongside 1 negative comment. All of our staff work exceptionally hard to create the best possible environment for our children, and your feedback and kind support are deeply appreciated by the whole team.

Site & Building Work Update

Most of our ongoing site and building work is scheduled to finish by October half term.

In the meantime, our new library space continues to develop wonderfully, and the children are already thoroughly enjoying their class visits. We are creating an inviting, forest-themed reading environment and look forward to holding a grand opening once all the new furniture is delivered and installed!

School Meal Price Update

Please note that after October half term, the cost of a school meal will increase slightly from £2.50 to £2.70. We always work hard to keep school meal prices down to an absolute minimum for our families, and even with this small adjustment, our prices remain very competitive compared to other local primary schools.

Autumn Road Safety & Scooter Reminder

We have recently been contacted by local residents regarding children riding scooters on footpaths in the local area and losing control. As we head into autumn, road and path safety becomes even more vital—particularly with wet, falling leaves on pavements and darker afternoons drawing in.

If your child scoots or cycles to school, please speak with them at home about riding safely, watching out for pedestrians, and staying in full control at all times. Thank you for your support in keeping both our pupils and our local community safe.

Key Dates & Reminders

INSET Days for 2026–2027