Welcome to St Bridget's C of E Primary School
21/6/24
Dear Parents/Carers,
Last week children we celebrated the successes of our football and basketball teams. The children also had their class photos taken and they looked very smart. Mr Neal marked Taylor Swift’s arrival in Liverpool with a lunchtime club for anyone who wanted to make friendship bracelets. It turned out to be great fun and a very popular club.
Staffing update
Mrs Emery or Pam as we know her in school, has decided to retire at the end of term. Pam has worked at St. Bridget's for 19 years. I know this has not been an easy decision for her. She has loved working here and I am grateful for all that she has done. Her knowledge of the school systems, ordering, budgets and families we serve is vast and has been critical to our success. From September she will have more time to spend with her family and her young grandson which will be a wonderful thing. We will miss her and wish her every happiness in her retirement. From September Mrs Pilkington will be taking over Mrs Emery’s duties in the school office.
Well done to Miss Kirkby who has been offered a job near her hometown of Leeds. Miss Kirkby started her teaching career at St. Bridget’s and has worked here for the last three years. She is a fantastic teacher and we will be sad to see her leave, but wish her well at her new school for September. From September we welcome Mrs Thomas who will be joining our teaching staff.
Classes and teachers for September 2024
Current class |
Current Teacher |
New class |
New teacher |
Bumblebee |
Miss. Cotterell |
Class 1 |
Miss. Sadler-Jones |
Ladybirds |
Mrs. Neal |
Class 2 |
Mrs. Thomas |
Class 1 |
Miss. Sadler-Jones |
Class 4 |
Miss. English |
Class 2 |
Mrs. Ashton |
Class 3 |
Mrs. Lacey/Mrs. Taziker |
Class 3 |
Mrs. Lacey/Mrs. Taziker |
Class 6 |
Mrs. Ashton |
Class 4 |
Miss. English |
Class 5 |
Miss. Cordy |
Class 5 |
Miss. Cordy |
Class 7 |
Mr. Coughlin/Mr. Neal |
Class 6 |
Miss. Kirkby |
Class 8 |
Miss. Job |
Class 7 |
Mr. Owen |
Class 9 |
Mr. Owen |
Class 8 |
Miss. Job |
Class 10 |
Mrs. Inglis |
Class 9 |
Mr. Coughlin/Mr. Neal |
Class 12 |
Mrs. McDowall |
Class 10 |
Mrs. Inglis |
Class 11 |
Mrs. Ross |
Eco Award and Inclusion Quality Mark
Recently, we were assessed for the Eco Award and the Inclusion Quality Mark. I am pleased to share that we were successful with both. Both awards review the quality of our provision through review of our curriculum. In addition, the Inclusion Quality Mark involved a comprehensive school wide assessment over two days which included observations in class and outside, detailed discussions with staff, pupils and some parents. The assessor provided some very positive feedback and I will share the report when we receive it.
Summer Clubs
Performing Arts Club - St. Bridget’s School – 29th July to 1st August (9am to 3pm) - Link to website info
St. Bridget’s Church Summer club – School Field - 5th -9th August (9-12pm) - Link to website info
Parent Partnership
As a school my staff value the good communication and partnership that we have with you as parents. Most of you know to trust us to solve problems and communicate this with you in a timely manner. Many of you will be surprised to hear that occasionally some parents are not able to speak respectfully and courteously to our staff. This is always extremely disappointing and upsetting. We teach our children daily about respect and model it ourselves as staff. Our hope is that all members of our school community treat each other with respect, even when talking about difficult situations or where there is a disagreement.
Summer Weather (or when it is hot, if ever!)
As the weather is becoming warmer, please can you ensure children come to school wearing sun screen and bring a sun cap with them.
Lost Property
Lost property will put out in the playground this week. We do try and return as much as we can in school but this is difficult when there are no names on a lot of the uniform.
End of Term dates
Wednesday 26th June – Y4 Holy Communion
Saturday 29th June – School/Parish Fair
Wednesday 3rd July – Children meet their teachers for September
Friday 5th July – Whole School Photograph
Friday 5th July - Reports out to parents
Tuesday 9th July – 3.30pm-4.30pm - Classes open for parents to see children’s work
Thursday 18th July 1.30pm - Y6 Leavers Service – St. Bridget’s Church
Thursday 18th July 6-8pm – Y6 Leavers’ Party
Friday 19th July - End of Term (school finishes at the normal time)
Inset Days 2024-25
Monday 2nd September
Monday 6th January
Friday 23rd May
Monday 21st July
Tuesday 22nd July
Thank you for your continued support.
Core Values at St. Bridget's
History timeline
'Walking to School' by Ian Fennelly.
School mission statement
Reading for pleasure
Active play times - traversing wall
Community service each week
Remembering our Rights.
Compassion and Respect.
Teamwork
Perserverance
Friendship through Maypole
Faith, Hope and Love
All you need is LOVE!
Teamwork and history
Creativity and musical performance
Creativity
Creativity with love.
School garden
School garden plan
Feedback and reflection
E-safety
Science in action - balloon launch
Images from our balloon launch
Active play
Active play - traversing wall
Sleepout Challenge 2022
Sleepout Challenge 2022
Sleepout Challenge 2022
Sleepout Challenge 2022