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: 9th November 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to the new half term! The weather has certainly been interesting this week, bringing a mixture of fog and noticeably colder temperatures. It is also very evident how dark it now is during both the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. As always at this time of year, I ask that everyone takes extra care around the school site and local roads, and that children wear bright or reflective clothing where possible to stay safe and visible.
On a brighter note, school photographs were taken today, and it was lovely to see all of the children looking so smart and shiny in their uniforms!
PTA 'Spotacular' BBC Children in Need Day: Friday 13th November!
Get ready for a spotacular fundraising event! St Bridget’s PTA is thrilled to announce that we are supporting BBC Children in Need 2026 this Friday, 13th November.
Here is what we have planned for the day:
- Spotty Own Clothes Day: We encourage everyone to wear something spotty for a £1 donation, which can be given via our collection buckets at the gates, our online fundraising page, or by scanning the QR code on the day.
- After-School Bake Sale: Enjoy sweet treats in the school hall after school, featuring a wide array of homemade and donated cakes.
- The Great St Bridget’s Bake Off! If your child has a passion for baking, the challenge is officially on! Cupcakes are preferred, and winners from both KS1 and KS2 will be judged and announced by Mrs Ingles, with prizes to be won.
- Bake Off Entries: Please drop entries off on Friday morning, remembering to include your child's name, class, and a full list of ingredients.
- Bake Sale Contributions: General cake donations for the main sale are also warmly welcomed—please ensure all ingredients are clearly labelled.
It promises to be a fun and meaningful day for our school community, and best of all, 100% of the proceeds raised will go directly to Children in Need.
Grand Opening of Our New Library!
Today marked the official opening of our wonderful new school library! We were very fortunate to have Reverend Alex join us to cut the ribbon on a space that has been made possible through the generous funding and support of our PTA.
The library features a magical forest theme, complete with cozy little tents to read in and mushroom stools to sit on. The feedback from the children so far has been overwhelmingly positive—they love having such a calm, inviting space to sit and read independently, with their class, or alongside friends. The library is now fully open and being enjoyed freely during lunchtimes as part of our OPAL play offer.
Year 6 Robin Wood Residential & Harvest Thanks
Last week, we proudly welcomed back our Year 6 pupils from their residential trip to Robin Wood. The children had a fantastic outdoor adventure, tackling everything from flying on the huge rope swing and crawling through underground tunnels to "surviving" the famous piranha pool! My sincere thanks go to all of the staff members who gave up their time away from home to support and encourage the children throughout their travels.
We also received a heartfelt note of thanks from the Charles Thompson Mission for the generous food items and donations our school family sent following our Harvest Festival service. Your kindness is making a real difference in our local community.
Chess Victory at Ladymount
It has been a busy couple of weeks for our chess players, who competed in their first league matches of the year at Ladymount. Our teams delivered exceptional performances:
- Our Under 9s team won an incredible 12 out of 12 matches!
- Our Under 11s team finished in joint first place.
Huge congratulations to everyone who represented St. Bridget's so brilliantly, especially those pupils for whom this was their very first competitive match.
Welly Wednesday Fun in F2
"Welly Wednesday" was a huge hit this afternoon with our Foundation 2 children! Taking full advantage of the autumn weather, the children used all of their senses to explore the school field and inspect the falling leaves.
Quote of the Day from F2: “Welly Wednesday is the best day ever!”
School Meal Price Update
As previously shared before half term, the price of school meals has increased to £2.70 starting this week. We constantly strive to keep our costs to an absolute minimum and take pride in running one of the most efficient school kitchens in Wirral. However, as food prices from our suppliers continue to rise, this small adjustment was necessary. Our school meals remain exceptionally high quality and continue to offer very good value when compared to neighbouring local schools.
Introducing 'My Happy Mind'
Today, we launched My Happy Mind across the whole school during our morning assembly.
My Happy Mind is an NHS-backed programme designed to support children's mental health and wellbeing, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. The programme teaches children how their brains work, how to recognise and manage their emotions, how to build positive relationships, and how to celebrate their personal strengths.
Through engaging weekly activities and discussions, the children will explore key themes such as gratitude, kindness, self-esteem, and managing everyday challenges. We want every child at St. Bridget's to feel happy, confident, valued, and able to talk openly about their feelings.
At the heart of My Happy Mind is a simple but vital message: looking after our minds is just as important as looking after our bodies.
Upcoming Christmas Service Dates
Looking ahead to December, we are delighted to invite parents and carers to join us for our annual year-group Christmas services:
- Reception Service: Monday 14th December (9:30am – 10:30am)
- Year 1 Service: Tuesday 15th December (9:30am – 10:30am)
- Year 2 Service: Wednesday 16th December (2:15pm – 3:15pm)
- Year 4 Service (supported by Years 5 & 6): Thursday 17th December (2:15pm – 3:15pm)
Following each of the services, tea, coffee, and mince pies will be served in school for parents and visitors. We look forward to celebrating the festive season together!
Key Dates & Reminders
INSET Days for 2026–2027
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Monday 4th January 2027
- Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st July 2027
Warm and foggy regards,
Neil Le Feuvre
