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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

13-2-26

Dear Parents and Carers,

Half term has arrived! The days are lengthening and, hopefully, the rain will clear soon. In school, our spirits have certainly not been dampened. This week, Year 5 had a wonderful time in church leading the school through our Lent service. In our merit assembly, Mrs McDowall also thanked the entire school for their fantastic designs for the new library. Now that we have enough Chromebooks to access in class, we are excited to repurpose our ICT suite into a larger, child-friendly library.

World Book Day: Thursday 5th March

For World Book Day this year, we would like all pupils to come dressed as a "fabulous word" for the Great St Bridget’s Vocabulary Parade. Simply pick a word and record it—along with its definition—on a piece of card to be worn as part of the costume. You can be as creative or as simple as you wish! A quick online search for ‘World Book Day vocabulary parade’ offers plenty of inspiration. We look forward to seeing the children looking wonderful and ready to read!

Important Policy Update: A Smartphone-Free School (from Sept 2026)

In line with the latest government guidance and the national conversation surrounding children’s digital wellbeing, we will officially move to a pupil smartphone and smartwatch-free environment starting in September 2026.

For our school, this means we will no longer accept smartphones or smartwatches (devices with messaging, camera, or internet capabilities) from children on the premises. In exceptional circumstances, and with prior permission, parents may request that children carry a basic "brick" phone (non-smart device) to school for the journey. Supported by Ofsted and the Department for Education, this policy ensures technology enriches children's lives rather than harming them. Our goal is to provide a sanctuary for focus and real-world social interaction.

Quick Summary of the National Guidance:

Protecting Attention: Constant notifications and "infinite scrolling" are designed to be addictive and can reduce focus.
Improving Behaviour: Data shows that unauthorized phone use in classrooms is a major barrier to learning.
Wellbeing First: The government is exploring stricter "digital ages of consent" to protect children from online harm.
Consistency: This move is backed by 99% of primary schools to ensure no child feels "left out" by not having a device.

Chester Diocesan Learning Trust: New CEO Appointment

As a member of the Chester Diocesan Learning Trust (CDLT), we are delighted to share that Sara Lawrenson has been appointed as the Trust’s new Chief Executive Officer. Sara joins CDLT from Concordia Multi Academy Trust, bringing extensive experience and a deep commitment to educational excellence. She will formally take up her post on 1 May, marking a significant milestone for our community of schools.

Inset Days 2025-26