Bridgewater High

Spring Half Term

Fri 12 Feb - Mon 22 Feb.

Easter

Fri 26 Mar - Tue 13 Apr.

May Day Bank Holiday

Fri 30 Apr - Tue 4 May.

Whitsun Half Term

Fri 28 May - Mon 7 Jun.

Summer

Wed 21 July.

Pupils with learning difficulties and special educational needs are careful considered by Specialist Staff along with the help of our Learning Support Centre. This is used to help pupils who experience difficulties adjusting to school life.

Disability Equality Scheme

By working in line with The Special Educational Needs and Disability Discrimination Act it is also seen that a full integration for pupils with physical disabilities is provided. Bridgewater High School also has a Disability Equality Scheme which refers to their continual support and commitment to reviewing the equal treatment of all pupils with any Special Needs.

Bridgewater High School caters to several residential trips, some of which include visits to The Conway Centre in Anglesey, exchange trips to Germany, Martha’s Vineyard, and abroad trips for skiing and canoeing. Some of the Arts and Sports groups have trips to Spain, France, Italy, Iceland, Poland, other areas of Europe, America, South Africa and the Caribbean.

Afritwin

Bridgewater High School is also involved in the national Afri-Twin project. They are currently linked with Forte High School in Dobsonville, Soweto, South Africa. Curriculum projects about the culture and life of South Africa are conducted and staff and pupil exchange occurs where possible.

Pastoral System

The Pastoral System at Bridgewater High School was developed as a means of providing pupils with a safe and secure environment where they can expand academically and socially. Pupils are split into Tutor Groups which consist of around 30 pupils which provides each pupil with a Tutor who they can communicate with on an individual basis regarding the usual day to day concerns. Each year group is then divided into Stockton and Appleton House, with each House having its own Pastoral and Achievement Leader (PAL) who is responsible in overseeing each pupil's welfare in the school and is the first point of contact for parents.

Key Stages

Key Stage 3 and 4 are provided with a Pastoral and Achievement Manager (PAM) who monitors the academic progress of pupils across the curriculum. And finally, pupils in years 12 and 13 are provided with their own Personal Tutor who they engage in regular one-to-one meetings with to monitor their progress and deal with any concerns.

Arts College

Since Bridgewater High School is primarily an Arts College the school ensures there are many opportunities for performances and events. Some of which include the School Play, Christmas and Summer Celebrations, an X-factor Competition, Concerts, Dance and Drama Festivals and a Choreography Competition. The school also holds a variety of Master Classes for the extra talented artists and performers. Furthermore the pupils of Bridgewater High School are provided with a chance to gain further qualifications via Trinity College with graded Speech and Drama, and Associated Board Music exams to help broaden their knowledge and experience.