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Growing Lives that Bear Fruit

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Quick Stop Notices

Annual School Celebration Evening

This year is held at - Church on the Way, Idle.

Please RSVP via this form if you intend on coming so we can better organise seating and refreshments.

We would love to see as many people at the Celebration Evening as possible. It has been a huge success for the past 4 years as different churches have hosted.

Join us as we give thanks to God for his faithfulness, celebrate the year, affirm students for their contributions and enjoy sharing some of their items, celebrate those in receipt of awards, hear testimonies of how God has worked, and say goodbye to our founder Mr Moon.

Annual Celebration Evening RSVP form

Warmer weather - Advice

Given the recent warm weather, we would like to summarise our advice and uniform changes for the summer.

Generally, sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle are important when the weather is as nice as it has been this week.

Primary

Smart black/grey shorts and white aerotex for boys and summer dresses or smart black/grey skirt and white aerotex for girls. Blue school jumper or cardigan

Black shoes are still required unless told otherwise, for trips etc.

Shorts and t shirt for PE.

Middle and Upper

Regarding uniform, for Upper and Middle School students, blazers and school jumpers are optional to come to school.

School trouser material knee length shorts in grey or black are acceptable.

In school, Mr Moon or Mr Prothero will make a day by day decision about whether ties need be worn in class, or whether top buttons of shirts can be opened

Thanks

Opportunity for students with SEND or autism

Is my child too sick for school?

Places 2024 - TELL FRIENDS & FAMILY ABOUT US

If you know anyone who would like more information about us and admissions, please pass on our office phone number - 01274532649 or ask them to email admissions@bxs.org.uk.

We are enrolling into nursery and reception. The government funds children until they turn 4, then part funds places for reception children until their fifth birthday.

We are one of the only Christian nurseries in North Bradford at the moment, please spread the word that we are open for enrolment and love to give children the opportunity to have Christian input from the age of 3.

We are also 1 of only 27 Middle Schools in the UK. If you know anyone who is interested, please pass on our details.

https://bradfordchristianschool.com/admissions/

Fees - you should have received your letter

The annual fee for a child at BCS is £5520 plus supplements (£180.00 middle school, £360.00 upper school)

This was shared with you via email in March 2024, and has been on the Week Ahead for a number of months.

This week we have assigned all means tested fee reductions and bursaries for those who applied, and you should receive your invoices for the next academic year before the end of next week.

The old fee band system no longer applies, and reductions have been allocated on a case by case basis, dependant upon full disclosure of income and outgoings.

As a school, we are very grateful to those organisations, churches, past parents and students who have sacrificially and regularly donated additional money towards bursaries, allowing us to help families in need. Several of you are benefiting from their generosity.

We are also grateful to our staff who earn sacrificial salaries for the work they do.

If you did not apply for a reduction by the 10th May then we can not guarantee it for September. New applications will open next Spring for 2024/25

Political actions on VAT policy - SIGN THE PETITION

In light of the recent General Election call for the 4th July...

Petition link - https://chng.it/8rPHW9FDHg

From the ICS:

All schools should be in touch with local politicians to make them aware of the impact of Labour’s tax proposals. We encourage you to focus on the impact on your parents, local state schooling, and your school operations. Stress whenever possible your school’s public benefit work, and existing links to the local community – as well as any specialised provision. While we still expect to see the tax proposals in the next Labour manifesto, our combined efforts are necessary to provide the best possible basis for conversations with Labour if they form the next government.

The ISC and associations are working at a national level to engage with the Labour VAT/charitable tax policy – but schools also have a vital role to play as local advocates. We are speaking to political parties, education groups, and unions – making them aware of the unintended consequences of the policy, but also the hugely positive role independent schools play in UK education. We are also highlighting the diversity of independent schools, the specialisms schools provide, and myth-busting about the true nature of our sector.

Active Youth - FREE sports club for 11 - 16

Bradford Immunisation team

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New lunch menu this half-term

Monday - Wraps [NEW]
Tuesday - Baked potatoes
Wednesday - Pizzas
Thursday - Toasties [NEW]
Friday - Pastas

If you do not see this new menu when ordering, please email help@bxs.org.uk before ordering, thank you.

Week commencing 1st July 2024

Year 9&10 and of year exams all week - please pray for our students.

Monday

Homework Club - 15:30 - 16:30

Tuesday

Wednesday

School Transition Day - All Day

Homework Club - 15:30 - 16:30

Thursday

Staff PD - School closed to students

Friday

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Art workshop club - Mondays 15:30 - 16:30 - DETAILS

Dates for your diary

July

11th 18:00 - 19:30 - Whole School Celebration - Church on the Way, Idle - Doors open at 17:30 for refreshments.
15th - 19th - Activity Week
19th - School closes for Summer

BCS Live Calendar

⭐️Stars & Students⭐️ of the week

Primary

Love class

Miriam L for being a wonderful caring friend and looking after a new child.

Evan for amazing phonic blending.

Samuel for using his initiative and helping teachers tidy up.

Peace Class

Alex for super work in Science, thinking about different types of transport and how they move.

Yarnaa for writing a fantastic letter in English.

Kindness

Aanav for fantastic work in History

Timothy for amazing work in Science on sound.

Silver Award

Jessica

Gold Award

Henry

Autism Provision

Ashlee for being brave and stepping up to her role in Shakespeare.

Ethan for interacting really well with his Oak classmates.

Manuella for working hard during her English Exams

🧑‍🎓Classroom News

Helpful Links

Online Safety

Parent Resources

Prevent Stratergy

Chromebooks for school & home

Fundraising

We are excited to announce the the release of our new Fundraising platform - Stewardship!

Stewardship are a Christian charity organisation who have been helping charities raise crucial funds since 1906! You can read more about them here.

If you or anyone you know feel able to give regularly to the work of Bradford Christians School, click the button below to get started and thanks you!

It's free to sign up to and start supporting us with Give as you Live. Send our unique campaign links to friends and family so they can support us for free too!

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Regular campaign link - https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/bradford-christian-school

£15 raised so far!

To say it's only been a short time we've been apart of the Stikins campaign, this is an incredible achievement. Please continue to engage with this campaign. Thank you!

Marks & Spencer Uniform

£120 raised so far!

Every time someone purchases a BCS school uniform through our affiliate, M&S, we receive a small commission. So far this year we have receive £120. Thank you for your support.

Headteacher's Message

Our Mission

To provide a holistic Christian education for all and to inspire discipleship.

Our Vision

To be a Christian community in which everyone grows in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom.

As a school we are always working hard to improve our practice. Staff actively seek opportunities to enhance children’s learning, and often go above and beyond expectations. There is a buzz in our staffroom right now as plans are being made for residentials in year 5 to 11. Already we are booked for York (5 and 6), London (7 and 8), Berlin is in the planning, ( 9 and 10) and a transition out of school for year 11 once they finish curriculum.

There is a strong focus on Christian community, and on developing Christian character which reflects our vision and mission. We also have a focus on strengthening teaching and learning right now. Our SLT will have a strategy day on Tuesday, please pray for us as we make plans for the next phase of school development.

We look forward to sharing with you at the celebration evening on 11th July. This is a time to encourage each other, celebrate excellence and be grateful to God as a school community. Put it in your diaries if you haven’t already done so.