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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

13th March 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a busy and inspiring few weeks at St Bridget’s! From seeing the dictionary come to life on our playground to engaging in vital conversations about safety and global citizenship, our pupils have shown incredible character and curiosity.

World Book Day

On Thursday, 5th March, the school was transformed for World Book Day. This year, we challenged the children to move beyond their favourite characters and instead embody a "fabulous word."

The results of the Great St Bridget’s Vocabulary Parade were nothing short of spectacular! We saw a sea of "Exuberant," "Mysterious," and "Luminous" students. Seeing the children wear their definitions so proudly was a brilliant way to celebrate the power of language. A huge thank you to all the parents and carers for your creativity—the costumes were truly wonderful, and the children were certainly "Ready to Read!"

Freedom Fridays: A Playground Revolution!

There was a palpable buzz of excitement across the school this week as we officially launched our first Freedom Friday!

The concept is simple but powerful: for the duration of Friday lunchtime, the barriers between our two playgrounds are opened, allowing children from all year groups to mix, mingle, and play together. The result was a resounding success.

It was truly heartening to look across the grounds and see:

Sibling Reunions: Older brothers and sisters finally getting to share a game of tag or a chat with their younger siblings.
New Mentors: Our older pupils stepping up naturally as role models, patiently teaching new games to the younger children.
Community Spirit: A wonderful sense of harmony as the "big" and "little" children played beautifully together, showing exactly the kind of kindness and inclusion we value so highly.

Seeing the playground transformed into one big, supportive community was a highlight of the week. We are already looking forward to next Friday!

Year 6: A Long Walk to Water

Our Year 6 pupils have been deeply moved by their current class text, A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Inspired by the powerful themes of resilience and the global water crisis, the year group has decided to act by raising money for CAFOD.

Their goal is to fund the building of a well, providing a community with the life-changing gift of clean, safe water. We are incredibly proud of the empathy and leadership Year 6 are showing as they work together for such a vital cause. Keep an eye out for upcoming fundraising events led by the students! Link

Spring Parents’ Evening & Book Look

Our online Spring Parents’ Evening is taking place next week, and we are pleased to report that 95% of parents have already signed up! If you haven't secured a slot yet, we strongly encourage you to do so and to contact the school office if you are having a problem with sign up.

As we are now past the halfway point of the academic year, this is a vital opportunity to:

Receive a formal update on your child’s progress.
Celebrate the successes and hard work they have put in so far.
Discuss the strategic next steps to ensure they finish the year strong.

You are warmly invited to join us on March 25th (15:30 – 16:30) to come into school and browse through your children’s books. It’s a lovely chance to see the progress they’ve made across the curriculum.

Mothering Sunday Service

Please join us for All Together Worship this Sunday, March 15th at St Bridget’s Church at 10am. This special service is for Mothering Sunday as we thank God for all those who care for us.

All Together Worship is a shorter, more informal service that seeks to involve all ages. Everyone is more than welcome to attend, and there will be biscuits and drinks served after the service.

NSPCC: Speak Out. Stay Safe.

We are also participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. programme this term. This is an essential safeguarding programme designed for children aged 5–11. The goal is to help children understand abuse in all its forms and recognize the signs, teaching them to speak out to a safe adult or Childline if they are ever worried.

What the programme involves:

Age-Appropriate Content: Delivered through virtual assemblies and interactive classroom activities.
Buddy the Mascot: The mascot helps introduce sensitive topics in a child-friendly way.
Specialist Workshops: NSPCC volunteers will lead face-to-face workshops for children aged 6–7 and 9–11.

A Note for Parents:

Please let the school know if your child has experienced anything (past or present) that might mean they require extra support during this programme. For more information, please visit: www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.

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