Bridgewater High School

A PARENTS GUIDE TO ADHD - This supportive and practical workshop, delivered by Lynsey Thorniley from Sycamore Send Support Services, is designed to help families better understand ADHD and feel confident supporting their child. You will leave with realistic, compassionate strategies that reduce conflict, build connection, and support your child's strengths, not just manage their challenges. This workshop is available for parents who are exploring ADHD, awaiting assessment, newly diagnosed, or seeking practical tools.

The Year 10 Venice Trip was a great success and the students and staff had a brilliant time. As part of the trip, the students also visited Lake Garda, Padua and Verona, the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet ✈️

💼👷Year 8 Future Ready ‘Workplace Safari’

Yesterday, myself, Mrs Harmer and Mrs Grady took our Year 8 Future Ready group on their ‘Workplace Safari’, visiting three different workplaces and taking part in a range of hands-on activities designed to give pupils an insight into future careers and industries.

We started the day at Vistry Group, where pupils visited a live home-building site and had the opportunity to try their hand at bricklaying. They learned more about the construction industry and the company’s housing projects across Warrington.

Our second stop was Simian, where pupils experienced what it is like to work as a scaffolder by building basic scaffolding structures in the training centre used by Simian apprentices.

To round off the day, pupils were granted special access to the offices of Sellafield Ltd. They explored the office environment used by engineers, heard from degree apprentices about their career journeys, and experienced the immersive room which gave them an insight into life on the nuclear site in Cumbria.

It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to explore a variety of career pathways and gain first-hand experience of different working environments.

📣 **Helpful Resource for Our SEND Parents & Carers**

We wanted to signpost a fantastic local event happening this Friday that offers support, advice, and a chance to connect with other families.

WarrPAC (Warrington Parents & Carers) is hosting a friendly Check-in and Chat session. Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or you are just starting to navigate the support system, this is a welcoming, pressure-free space to get some guidance.

Here are the details:

📆 Friday 22nd May
📍 Sandy Lane Family Hub
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
👥 Open to all parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 (No diagnosis needed)

What to expect:

* Meet local professionals offering advice and guidance.
* Connect and share experiences with other local families in a friendly, supportive environment.

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so booking is essential if you would like to attend.

You can find out more and secure your place by visiting:
👉 www.warrpac.org/events

34 Students Conquer Silver DofE Expedition

From sleet to sunshine and temperatures ranging from 3°C to 15°C, 34 students successfully completed their Silver DofE qualifying expedition this weekend.

Over three days, they covered an incredible 45km, taking in the Dee Valley, Llantysilio Mountain and the Offa’s D**e Path along the way.

We are incredibly proud of every student for their resilience, teamwork and positive attitude throughout the expedition. We also received lovely comments from members of the public at both campsites, who came over to tell us what a credit the students were.

A huge thank you as well to the staff team who gave up their weekend to support the expedition:
Miss Hooper, Mr Gifford, Mrs Hutchinson, Mr Mercer, Mrs Nicholson, Miss Seger-Evans and Mrs Tolley.

English Schools Athletics – Cheshire Round 1 🏃‍♀️🏅

Bridgewater athletes delivered an excellent performance at the English Schools Athletics Cheshire Round 1 competition held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on the 12th May.

Congratulations to all of our Junior and Inter athletes who competed brilliantly across both track and field events.

🏆Top Scoring Athletes

**Junior Girls – Year 8**
Eve Brazier-Kobus – 32 points

**Junior Boys – Year 8**
Robbie Ford – 30 points

**Inter Girls – Year 10**
Ruby Danquar – 38 points

**Inter Boys – Year 10**
Nathan Wood – 34 points

Team Results

🥈 Junior Girls – 2nd overall
🥉 Junior Boys – 3rd overall
🥉 Inter Girls – 3rd overall
👏 Inter Boys – 5th overall

A special mention also to our Year 8 competitors, with Jenson and Robbie crowned 100m champions — a fantastic achievement.

Well done to every athlete who represented Bridgewater with such determination, teamwork and pride.

🏏 FREE Disability Super 1s Cricket Sessions 🏏

Looking for a fun, inclusive activity for young people aged 8 to 18?

Disability Super 1s cricket sessions are open to all disabilities and provide a welcoming environment to:
⭐ Stay active
⭐ Build confidence
⭐ Make new friends
⭐ Enjoy cricket in a supportive setting

📍 Warrington Cricket Club, WA4 6SJ
📅 Every Thursday
⏰ 6pm to 7pm

For more information, please contact Owen Williamson:
📞 07984 196148
📧[email protected]

Please see the poster below for full details.

A Wet and Chilly Day

After a beautiful start, today quickly turned wet and chilly. Despite the weather, students have been absolutely brilliant on day 2 of the Silver DofE expedition around Horseshoe Pass in Denbighshire.

Feet are a little wrinkly, but spirits are still high and we are all hoping to dry out soon! 🌧️🥾👏

Silver DofE Expedition Begins 🥾⛰️

What a fantastic first day in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley for our 34 Silver Duke of Edinburgh students. Nearly 15km completed with over 500m of ascent tackled throughout the day. A brilliant effort from everyone involved and a great start to the expedition. 👏