The Week Ahead Weekly Updates and Communication for Parents
Psalm 1 v 3
Growing Lives that Bear Fruit
Quick Stop Notices
Online shop link for Whittakers.
https://www.whittakersschoolwear.co.uk/product-category/shipley/bradford-christian-school/
---Ties are still pending with an ETA for August (in time for the new school year!). ---
Bookbag
Water bottle
Lunch box with snack
Name labels (Stickins) on everything!
Here is a rough guide of what to expect during the school year.
PS: Trips and other costs about £50 over the year
MS: Snowball about £120, London £160, possibly theatre trip through year
US - Berlin 9 and 10 about £450, transition Y11 about £50,
Form tutors - first point of contact for parents
EYFS Team ; Mrs KIrkby, Mrs Hutton, Mrs Hall, Miss Oxford and Mrs Morley
Year 1 and 2 Team: Mrs Hoskins, Mrs Peckover, Mrs Ryan, Mrs Prothero, Mrs Marsden, Miss Peckover
Year 3 and 4 Team: Mrs Garcia, Mrs Shackleton, Mrs Lush, Mrs Aldridge and Miss Curtis Mrs Marsden, Miss Peckover
Year 5 and 6 Team: Mrs Stockill (new), Mrs Wilson and Mrs Wallace
Year 7 and 8 Team: Mrs Taylor, Mr Kershaw and Miss Hutcheson
Year 9 and 10 Team: Mrs Hutcheson, Mrs Virgo and Mrs Bullen
Year 11 Team: Mrs March and Mr Walker
Pastoral leads - next point of contact
Primary School - Mrs Hoskins and Mrs Garcia
Middle School - Mrs Taylor (Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs)
Upper School - Mrs March (Mon, Weds, Thurs, Friday PM)
SLT
Mrs Prothero- Head Teacher, DDSL
Mr Walker - Deputy Head, exams officer
Mrs Pickles - Business manager and DSL
Mrs Hoskins - Head of primary and EYFS, DDSL
Mrs Kershaw - Whole school SENCO, exam access, T and L oversight
Mrs Horton - Head of AP , autism adviser
Subject Teachers Year 5 - 8
Maths - Mrs Stockill, Mrs Bullen, Mr Kershaw, Mrs Prothero, Mrs Bate
English - Mrs Stockill, Mrs Taylor, Mr Walker
Humanities (Y5 - 8) - Mrs March
Year 9 to 11 History - Mrs March
Year 9 to 11 Geography - Mr Prothero and Mr Horton
RE - Mrs Stockill, Mrs March, Miss Hutcheson, Mr Walker
PE - Mrs Ryan, Mr Horton, Mr Stannett, Miss Hutcheson
PSHE - Form tutors and Miss Hutcheson, Mrs March, Mr Walker, Mr Stannett
Art - Mr Walker and Miss Peckover
Music (Year 1 to 8) - Mrs Honore
Science - Mrs Virgo Y5 and 6), Mrs Kershaw (7 to 10) and Mr Prothero (Year 11)
DT- Mr Stannett
Arts Award - Mr Stannett
Duke of Edinburgh-Mr Stannett
Spanish - Mrs Garcia
Computing - Mrs Marsden (primary) and Mr Kershaw (Middle/ Upper)
Oak Class - Mrs Mackenzie and Mrs Garratt
Acorn Class : Miss Rowe
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.
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
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.
Did you spot it?
Thank you to Marcus and Emma for our new school sign! It looks fantastic!
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Policy updates:
Next Academic Year ➡️
Week commencing 2nd September 2024
Monday
Staff PD - School Closed to Students
Tuesday
Staff PD - School Closed to Students
Wednesday
School Opens for Autumn term
Thursday
Friday
Lunch menu in September 24
- Monday - Wraps
- Tuesday - Baked potatoes
- Wednesday - Pizzas
- Thursday - Toasties
- Friday - Pastas
If you do not see this menu when ordering, please email help@bxs.org.uk before ordering, thank you.
Dates for your diary
September
- Wednesday 4th - School opens for Autumn term.
- 23 - 25th - Y7/8 trip to London
October
- 2 - 4th - Y5/6 trip to Snowball plantation
🧑🎓Classroom News
Helpful Links
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!
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 the school year comes to an end it's a good time to reflect and be thankful. I always start with our vision and mission and evaluate how well we have done meeting these.
Jane Prothero
Headteacher, BCS
