The Week Ahead Updates and Communication for Parents
Psalm 1 v 3
Growing Lives that Bear Fruit
Quick Stop Notices ✋🏼📋
Reminder: Bursary applications for 2026/27 – deadline 8th May 2026
This is a reminder of the email sent on 15th April 2026 regarding bursary applications. Please note that you must apply each year – previous applications do not automatically roll over. If you are seeking any reduction in school fees, you will need to submit a new bursary application."
I am writing to let you know that Bradford Christian School is now accepting applications for school fees bursaries for the 2026/27 academic year.
Who can apply?
This bursary is available exclusively to families with a total household income of less than £45,000 per year.
If your household income falls below this threshold, we encourage you to consider applying for financial support to help with school fees.
What is the bursary for?
The bursary is designed to support families with the cost of school fees for the 2026/27 academic year. This financial assistance will help to ensure that your child can continue to benefit from the education and opportunities available at Bradford Christian School, regardless of your family's financial circumstances.
How to apply
To apply for a bursary, please:
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Complete the application form – available from the school office or by emailing mrspickles@bxs.org.uk
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Provide evidence of household income – this may include:
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Recent payslips (last 3 months)
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P60 or tax return documents
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Tax credit award notices
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Universal Credit statements
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Self-employment accounts (if applicable)
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Submit your application by 8th May 2026
All applications will be treated in strict confidence, and we are here to support you through the process.
How bursaries are awarded
Applications will be assessed based on financial need and the availability of bursary funds. We will contact you after the deadline to let you know the outcome of your application.
Need help?
If you have any questions about the bursary, eligibility, or how to apply, please do not hesitate to contact mrspickles@bxs.org.uk. We are happy to discuss your circumstances in confidence and help you with your application.
We understand that financial pressures can be challenging for families, and we want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to attend Bradford Christian School and benefit from the education we provide.
As the weather warms up, here's a quick reminder of our uniform and make-up policies:
Uniform Policy:
- Full summer school uniform must be worn at all times, including PE uniform on PE days
- Pupils may wear summer uniform (polo shirts, summer dresses for girls)
- Trainers should be black
- Non-uniform items should not be worn to school
- All uniform items should be clearly labelled with your child's name
- For Year 11: They can wear their own clothes, but Friday rules still apply regarding make-up and jewellery
Make-Up Policy:
- Make-up, including nail polish, is not permitted for any pupils in middle school
- This includes subtle or "natural" make-up
- False eyelashes and nail extensions are not permitted
- Staff will ask middle school pupils to remove make-up if worn to school
- In upper school, only subtle make-up is allowed
Why these policies matter:
- They create a sense of community and belonging
- They remove distractions from learning
- They reflect our values of modesty and simplicity
- They ensure all pupils can participate fully in all activities
If you have any questions about our uniform or make-up policies, or if there are financial barriers to purchasing uniform items, please contact the school office in confidence.
Please remember that the school playground is not open until a teacher is on duty.
- Supervision begins: Between 8:40 am and 8:45 am. If children need to arrive earlier than this please book them into breakfast club with Mrs Virgo - it opens at 7:55am and costs £3.00 a day.
- Important: Please do not leave children unattended on the playground before this point. Staff are in essential meetings inside the building until duty begins.
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Next Week ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️
Week commencing 10th May 2026
GCSE EXAMS ALL WEEK
Please label any clothes worn / brought into school
Monday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
Tuesday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
Wednesday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
9:00 - 15:30: Year 9/10 Geography Field Trip
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
15:30 - 16:30: LaunchPad footbal for Middle School
Thursday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
Friday - Lunch - Pizza
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
9:00 - Primary School Assembly, Parents welcome
Parent Announcement: Friday Celebration Assemblies
Subject: Join Us! New Weekly Primary Celebration & Worship Assemblies
Dear Parents and Carers,
After requests from a number of parents, we have decided to invite all Primary parents to join us for our Weekly Celebration Assembly every Friday morning. This will be a trial to see how it goes.
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When: Every Friday during term time.
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Time: 9:00am – 9:15am (Please arrive via the main reception by 8:55am).
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What to expect: A short service of worship, a celebration of the week’s learning, the presentation of awards, and a special mention for birthdays.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share with your children and start the weekend on a high note. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Dates for your Diary 🗓️
Everything you need to know for the Summer Term!
May
- Wednesday 13th: Y9/10 Geography Field Trip.
- Friday 22nd 15:30: Close for half-term (2 weeks)
June
- Monday 8th: Students Return.
- Tuesday 16th: Yr7/8 Hamlet Playmakers Festival, St George's Hall.
- Wednesday 24th: EYFS Ponderosa Trip 🚌
July
- Thursday 9th: Celebration Evening Venue at Sunbridge Road Mission 🏆
- W/C 13th July: Activity & Community Week 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏼♂️
- Friday 17th: Last Day of Term (Early Finish at 12:00 PM) 🕛
🌟 Stars & Students 💫 of the week
Primary
Jesse (Y4) For excellent work on speech punctuation & handwriting
Lucy (Y3) For working really hard to practise telling the time
Silver Award
Jesse - Yr4
Middle
All those involved in Matilda to get Student of the Week for their hard work, creativity and enthusiasm
🎓 Classroom 👨🏫 News
🎓 Year 11 Leavers - Saying Goodbye
As we move into the final weeks of the academic year, we're preparing to say goodbye to our wonderful Year 11 students who'll be leaving us after their GCSE examinations.
Celebrating Our Year 11s
This year group has been exceptional. We've watched them grow from young teenagers into semi mature young adults who:
- Lead prayer groups and recognise the challenges and growth this brings
- Started their own Bible studies, continuing even at home, showing real ownership of their spiritual development
- Support each other excellently and welcomed new students so warmly, helping them settle in
- Build great relationships with very few behaviour incidents
- Show better collaboration with few examples of relationship breakdown
- Demonstrate the servant leadership we hope to see in all our students
Many of our Year 11 students have been baptised this year, which is such a powerful testimony to the deepening faith and spiritual maturity of this group.
Year 11 Leavers' Assembly
We celebrated our Year 11 leavers with a special Leavers' Assembly today when they shared their reflections and memories, and the whole school celebrated their time at BCS.
We hope they will take a leadership role in our celebration evening in 9th July, at Sunbridge Road Church
A Message to Our Year 11s
To our Year 11 students: you've been such a blessing to Bradford Christian School. You've lived out our vision of "Growing Lives That Bear Fruit" in remarkable ways. As you move on to the next chapter - whether that's sixth form, college, apprenticeships, or employment - you take with you not just academic qualifications, but the character, faith, understanding, wisdom and knowledge that will serve you throughout your lives.
We're so proud of you and will continue to pray for you as you step into your God-given purposes. You'll always be part of the BCS family, and we look forward to hearing about all that God does in and through your lives.
Alumni Programme: We hope many of you will return to BCS as part of our alumni programme - leading assemblies, mentoring younger students, and sharing your experiences. Several of our current staff members are former BCS pupils, and we'd love to see some of you return in the future!
A Message to Year 11 Parents
Thank you for entrusting your children to us during these formative years. It's been a privilege to walk alongside you in their education and spiritual development. We pray that the foundations laid at BCS will continue to bear fruit in their lives for many years to come.
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If you would like to know more or join the PTA, please email pta@bxs.org.uk
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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.
Dear BCS Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend last week. Here's what's happening at Bradford Christian School this week.
🎉 PD Day Celebrations - Tuesday 6th May
This Tuesday was a Professional Development (PD) Day for staff, when we had two streams running simultaneously.
Support Staff Training
Our support staff had training from an external provider about managing anxiety in a Christian way. This equips our team to better support pupils experiencing anxiety and emotional regulation challenges, using approaches that align with our Christian values and ethos.
Teaching Staff Celebrations
Our teaching staff took time to celebrate Our Achievements 2025-26, including:
- Outstanding spiritual development across all phases - from Reception children praying for each other to Year 11 students leading their own Bible studies
- IQM Centre of Excellence status achieved in 2024, recognising our exceptional SEND provision
- Exceptional teaching quality evidenced by external validation and parent feedback
- New curriculum developments including our Geography curriculum and improved Science provision
Professional Development Focus
Our staff are working on:
- Refining our coaching model to continue improving teaching quality
- Developing our curriculum leadership across subjects
- Planning for our behaviour non-negotiables to ensure consistency across all classes
- Reviewing our systematic approach to tracking pupil outcomes
I'm incredibly grateful for our dedicated staff team who continue to invest in their professional development to serve your children better.
📋 Important Reminders
RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) Feedback - Deadline Friday 16th May
Thank you to those families who've already provided feedback on our draft RSE curriculum. The deadline for feedback is this Friday, 16th May.
Why your feedback matters:
- We want to ensure our RSE curriculum reflects the needs of our pupils and the values of our community
- Your input helps us create age-appropriate content that aligns with our Christian ethos
- Parent consultation is an important part of developing our PSHE provision
How to provide feedback:
- Complete the online survey sent via email on 28 April - https://forms.gle/
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If you haven't received the survey link or would like a paper copy, please contact the school office.
Important Information for Year 11 Families
Fees Continue Until August:
Just a reminder that school fees for Year 11 students continue until the end of August 2026. This is in line with our standard terms and conditions, as the academic year runs until 31st August. Fees cover:
- Access to school facilities and staff support during the examination period
- Pastoral care and support throughout the examination season
- GCSE Results Day support and guidance (21st August 2026)
- Post-results support including appeals, re-marks, and next steps advice
- Transition support for sixth form, college, or employment pathways
If you have any questions about fees or are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact the school office in confidence.
🙏 Prayer Points for the Week
- For our Year 11 students as they prepare for and sit their GCSE examinations - for calm minds, good recall, and the ability to show all they've learned
- For our staff team as they continue to implement the professional development from Tuesday's PD day
- For families completing bursary applications - for wisdom and provision
- For our Year 11 leavers as they prepare to transition to the next stage of their lives - that they'd continue to grow in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom
- For our school community - that we'd continue to support and encourage one another
Thank you for your continued partnership with Bradford Christian School. If you have any questions about anything in this week ahead, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.
Warmest regards,
Jane
Headteacher
Bradford Christian School
"That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers." - Psalm 1:3
"Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." - Luke 2:52
