Community Engagement at Bridgewater High School
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Welcome to the Community page for Bridgewater High School
Thank you for taking the time to find out more how you can support Bridgewater High School.
If you would like to find out how to book on to one of our community events, please scroll to the bottom on this page.
If you would like to read more about the school vision for Community Engagement, please read on.
Bridgewater High School – Community Engagement Vision & Mission
At Bridgewater High School, we believe education must go beyond the classroom—equipping every student with the agency, confidence, and real-world skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Our vision connects education, enterprise and the local community to shape the future workforce through purposeful, aspirational, and transformative learning experiences. By partnering with business leaders, families, and local organisations, we co-create opportunities that inspire students and reflect the realities of modern life and work.
Our mission is to foster a strong community spirit within the school by building meaningful, long-term partnerships. Together, we will open doors to career development, secure sponsorships and expertise to generate investment to enrich the school experience for all students.
Where education meets enterprise—preparing students for life, not just exams.
We need your help!
We cannot do this alone. Your support— whether financial and through the generous sharing of time and expertise—can directly impact the lives of our young people.
Investment from local businesses will help fund a variety of enrichment activities beyond the school curriculum, whilst your expertise, insight and workplace can offer an experience of work, business, enterprise and life experience that we as a school struggle to offer.
Strategic Overview
We aim to deliver our vision through 4 objectives, through 2 initial themes: Sport and Careers education. To find out more about the vision Bridgewater High School has a round Sport and Careers education, please click here.
Objectives
Foster a strong community spirit and civic duty within the school by building meaningful partnerships with local organizations which are of mutual benefit.
Create opportunities for community leaders to shape our students offer to address the skills gap, whilst creating opportunities for students informed career development,
Secure sponsorships and funding to facilitate future work
Generate expertise beyond education, to shape and resource a modern approach to education.
Strategic Pillars and Actions
- Professional Partnerships Programme
Objective: Engage business leaders and professionals in the delivery of student learning experiences.
- Establish a Professional Network Group of local business leaders and skilled professionals.
- Host “Industry Insight Days” to bring professionals into classrooms.
- Develop “Real-World Curriculum Units” in partnership with industry (e.g., STEM, finance, law, digital media).
- Offer career talks, mock interviews, and skills workshops led by volunteers from the network.
Outcome: Increased student exposure to real-world skills, understanding of opportunities and improved confidence in post-16 options. 
- 2. Community-Led Enrichment & Mentoring
Objective: Build a rich extra-curricular and mentoring programme through community resources.
- Develop a Community Mentoring Scheme for vulnerable students and the most able.
- Partner with local organisations for after-school enrichment.
Outcome: Higher student engagement, resilience, and well-being.
- Funding and Sponsorship for Enrichment
Objective: Secure sustainable financial support to broaden access to high-quality extra-curricular and enrichment activities for all students.
- Identify and engage potential sponsors from local businesses, community partners, and regional organisations.
- Develop tailored sponsorship packages that align with supporters’ values and our educational mission.
- Apply for grants and funding streams dedicated to youth development, inclusion, and skills enrichment.
- Host fundraising events and campaigns to generate additional resources for student opportunities.
Outcome: Expanded range of enrichment activities, increased student participation, and reduced barriers to access.
What may this strategy look like in practice for me or my company?
- Delivering virtual or in-person career talks and assemblies.
- Attending and supporting mock interview days.
- Taking part in our Careers Fairs as an exhibitor.
- Running CV and employability workshops for small groups.
- Offering site visits or workplace experiences for groups of students.
- Becoming a mentor, providing 1:1 or group guidance to students.
- Support the delivery of our Personal Development Curriculum
- Offer sponsorship
- Attend fund raising events
- Share workplace expertise directly in classrooms.
- Developing Real-World Curriculum Units in areas such as STEM, finance, law, or digital media.
- Running a 6 week after school club in computing, design, finance, non-mainstream sports etc…
What’s in it for me or my company?
- Support in measuring the impact of your Cooperate and Social Responsibility strategy.
- Direct advertising to students’ recruitment opportunities within your company.
- A tangible way to play a role addressing the skills gap and future employee wellbeing
- Opportunities to network with like-minded business and stakeholders
- Advertising on funded assets.
- Inclusion in our community partnership spotlights across school social media channels and website.
- Listed as a sponsor in our Bridge Newsletter, which is shared with the families of aprrox. 1700 students, local businesses and stakeholders.
- Invitations to exclusive school events, such as awards evenings and community celebration days.
- First access to collaboration opportunities on innovative pilot projects or educational campaigns.
- Enhanced visibility for your organisation’s commitment to education, youth development, and local engagement.
- Opportunities to participate in research initiatives or surveys that shape future school strategies and programmes.
- Raising awareness of your industry.
- Helping young people understand your sector’s opportunities and pathways.
- Building your talent pipeline by connecting with future employees early.
Latest Events
Community Golf Day
Kindly sponsored by CISCO and AWS
We are excited to hold a unique event that brings together purpose, partnership, and potential.
The Bridgewater High School Community Golf Day
—the official launch of our new Community Engagement Strategy.
📅 1st October 2025
📍 Warrington Golf Club
⏰ 12noon arrival for bacon butties and refreshments, ready for a 2.30pm Shotgun start.
6.00pm buffet dinner, with presentations from 6.30pm.
Prices:
£500 Four ball
£600 Four ball + hole sponsorship
£100 Hole Sponsorship
To book your place on the Golf Day and or to offer prizes for the fundraiser please click here.
Latest Sponsorship Opportunities
Coming soon….
Note; Bridgewater High School will politely decline any offers of sponsorship from companies or individuals who do not align with our core values.
