Week commencing 17th July 2023
The [penultimate] Week Ahead
Growing lives that bear fruit
Quick Stop Notices 👀
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What do we need for school?
- EYFS
- A bag containing a change of clothes (labelled with names)
- Lunch
- WATER bottle (no juice)
- Book bag
- Wellies
- Rain coat
- Primary
- Lunch – if not ordering online
- Morning healthy snack
- WATER bottle (no juice)
- Book bag (no backpacks please, we have limited space to store them)
- Labels in jumpers and sweatshirts
- Rain coat
- NO pencil cases – school provide stationery
- Purchase School Uniform
- Note: PE uniform on PE days
- Middle
- Lunch – if not ordering online
- Morning snack or toast money
- Name labels in jumpers and sweatshirts
- Rain coat (Named)
- School bag
- Pencil case containing HB pencil, sharpener, coloured pencils, highlighter, eraser, green biro, black biro, blue biro
- Maths kit – compass, set square, protractor, ruler
- Scientific Calculator (we recommend Casio)
- Purchase School Uniform
- Note: PE uniform on PE days
- Upper
- Lunch – if not ordering online
- Name labels in jumpers and sweatshirts
- Rain coat (named)
- School bag
- Pencil case containing HB pencil, sharpener, coloured pencils, highlighter, eraser, green biro, black biro, blue biro
- Maths kit – compass, set square, protractor, ruler
- Scientific Calculator (we recommend Casio)
- Purchase School Uniform
- Note: PE uniform on PE days
- AP
- Acorns (middle school)
- Lunch – if not ordering online
- Water in a re usable bottle
- Morning snack or toast money
- Name labels in jumpers.
- Coat/jacket (weather dependant)
- Pencil case containing pens, pencil, sharpener, eraser.
- Daily diary
- Purchase School Uniform
- Note: PE uniform on PE days
- Please wear the correct uniform unless it has been agreed otherwise with Mrs Horton.
- AP
- Oak class (upper school)
- Lunch – if not ordering online
- Water in a re usable bottle
- Morning snack or toast money
- Bag
- Name labels in jumpers and blazers.
- Coat/jacket (weather dependant)
- Pencil case containing HB pencil, sharpener, coloured pencils, highlighter, eraser, green biro, black biro, blue biro
- Purchase School Uniform
- Note: PE uniform on PE days
- Please wear the correct uniform unless it has been agreed otherwise with Mrs Horton.
Uniform
- Sale – please hand in any good quality, no longer needed, washed school uniform to the Office or Suzanne Wells. There will be a sale before the end of term.
- Marks and Spencer will be offering 20% discount on School wear from 4th July. Click here
- Summer School Uniform for Middle / Upper School. Blazers and school jumpers are optional. School trousers material knee length shorts in grey or black are acceptable. Mr Moon / 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. Please remember sunscreen, hat and water bottles.
- Summer School Uniform for Primary School. Smart black/grey shorts and white aertex for boys and summer dresses or smart black/grey skirt and white aertex for girls. Blue school jumper or cardigan. Black shoes are still required unless told otherwise, for trips etc. Shorts and t-shirt for PE. Please remember sunscreen, hat and water bottles
Parking
Please be mindful of our neighbours when parking near school. Avoid parking on verges, driveways, corners and pavements. Please also avoid backing into driveways to turn around. The local residents have received a letter from the council asking them to photograph any incidents of inconsiderate parking.
School Fees 2023/24
Many thanks to those Parents who have sent in their proof of income. For those who have not shared this information with us your monthly fees from September 2023 will be:
- £424 if you have 1 child in school
- £636 if you have 2 children in school
- £954 if you have 3 children in school
- plus any middle or upper school supplement.
- Please also note from September you will receive an invoice each month for fees and we will no longer accept fees in cash. All fees are to be paid be standing order on the 1st of each month
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Next Week ➡️ – Activity Week!!!
Please check your emails from Class teachers and Departments heads regarding details and costs of activities next week.
| Monday |
| Primary School – Trip to Ilkley Park Middle School – school based activities Upper School – Sports leadership course/Service |
| Tuesday |
| Primary School – In school activities Middle School – Visit to Ilkley Lido Upper School – Sports leadership course/Service |
| Wednesday |
| Primary School – In school activities Middle School – Sports Day at Horsfall Stadium Upper School – Go Ape |
| Thursday |
| Primary School – Sports Day Middle School – Activities on the school field Upper School – Sports leadership course/Service AP – trip to Go Bowling |
| Friday |
| Primary School – water fight activities at school until lunchtime Middle School – activities at school until lunchtime. Upper School – activities at school until lunchtime. School closes at 12:45 |
👇🏼Dates for your Diary👇🏼
- 15th September at 1:30pm – BCS is 30! Party in the Playground – bouncy castles, face painting, games, food and cake. If anyone wants to help out please let us know
🥣Lunches🌭 – Not available next week
Lunch orders will reopen in September.
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⭐️Stars and Students of the Week⭐️
Primary School Stars of the Week
| Love Class |
| All nursery and reception children for having an amazing trip to Ponderosa. |
| Peace Class |
| Grace for super art work and focusing well in her lessons. Mimi for fantastic story writing and always trying her best. |
| Kindness Class |
| Trystan for an amazing transition morning. Thandi for working really hard in her Literacy work. |
| Gold Award |
| Leia Leah Chloe |
| World War II Reading Challenge |
| Leah Emily |
🎓Classroom News 👨🏻🏫
Primary Transition assembly
All students have met their class teachers for next year and know what is expected.
Sports Day Moustaches
Y6 have been working on a Bakery Project this half term. They have researched ingredients, compared supermarkets, calculated costs, modelled profit and loss, designed artwork and packaging, and now they’re baking delicious “Sports Moustaches” to be sold on Sports Day in support of the Middle School charity, Tehila.
Wood of Words
Josiah, Joy, Isaac and Sara had the privilege of performing a scene from Macbeth on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre stage. They produced “The Wood of Words” as part of the RSC National Playmaking Festival. They were treated like real actors at the RSC. They worked with the stage manager, director, costume and lights departments. again pressed return too soon… They were treated to their meals and overnight accommodation by the RSC. They made new friends from other schools in Bradford. Mrs Lush and Mrs Taylor were impressed by their performance and by the impeccable behaviour they displayed.
Middle School first aid topic
Year 6 Aldi challenge
Year 6 headteacher treat day, Budgeting, spending , teamwork
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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.
This academic year has been challenging for a number of reasons:
At the beginning of the year we lost Mrs Moffatt after a long battle with cancer. This didn’t stop her working right up unto the end, she worked from home. Her departure left big shoes to fill with jobs we knew about, and many she didn’t, and I welcome and thank her family representing her.
Not long after that Mr McGrail started his chemotherapy journey, following in those footsteps of working from home whilst having aggressive chemotherapy. He is currently in remission.
Our cleaner Nikki Harding, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January, and is now being well looked after by her church family
Other members of staff have faced significant health challenges and grieved for lost family members
Despite this – God is God, God is good, lots of beautiful things have happened amidst loss and hurt.
This year we have focussed a lot of time on Christian Character. We haven’t ignored the other things, but character development has been at the forefront
We are unashamedly Christian in our approach – vision and mission stays central to what we do and decisions we make.
Thanks to all who came and celebrated our year with us this week, thanks to all who participated and all who helped out.
I repeat my words form last night
So amidst all the challenges, which we need to acknowledge, we have much to be thankful for to our creator. I want to give thanks to God for the people I spend my days with – both big and little, the staff who give so much of themselves each day, parents for trusting us, and our wonderful student body as they grow and develop, knowing that they are children of God
and the governors who hold me accountable for running the school. Thank you
Thank you for joining us at our annual Celebration and Awards Evening. Thank you to Sunbridge Road Mission for hosting this year’s event!
Building Project
In July we are starting a building project, which involves demolishing Room 10 – the playground portacabin, and replacing it with a permanent structure including two classrooms. This work should hopefully be done by October half term.
The car park and bottom end of the playground will become a building site, meaning staff will be parked on the streets, and there will be no access through the big gate.
We will not be opening the gates for students until 8:45am each morning, when they will be directed through the side gate and around the long way into the playground. Please do not arrive earlier than this.
At the end of the day collection for primary children will stay the same, but for middle and upper students will be by the main entrance rather than by the large gate.
Please park carefully and thoughtfully, as spaces will be limited.