In the Preparatory Department, we consider trips to be a valuable educational and social asset for the children, which not only enrich the curriculum, but the lives of the children. Early Years classes go on a variety of trips throughout the year, and we are fortunate to have a plethora of fantastic resources at our fingertips here at Bridgewater School, of which we take full advantage. The beautiful Worsley Woods is actually on our doorstep and every week, the Kindergarten class don their coats and wellies and head off into the woods to observe the surroundings and seasonal changes.

We also utilise the many facilities available in our locality, such as the park, shops and local garden centre.

In the Autumn Term, the children in Reception Class collect and deliver Harvest gifts to the elderly residents of local nursing home, Worsley Manor, and return at Christmas to sing carols for them.

The children are given opportunities to experience other cultures by visiting China Town for Chinese New Year and a Temple at Diwali.

Other trips involving real life experiences include visits to the vets, Manchester Airport, the Lowry Theatre, animal sanctuaries and a 999 emergency call centre.

Other end-of-year fun trips include Camelot, Gulliver’s World, The Blue Planet Aquarium and a ferry across the Mersey.