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Quick Stop Notices
As a school we have decided to close our HSBC bank account, and have opened a new account with the Cooperative Bank.
The new account details are as follows:
Bradford Christian School
Sort code 08-92-99
Account no 63154896
As our HSBC account will be permanently closed in January, we would be grateful if you would arrange to change your fee payment to the new account as soon as possible.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
A local NHS dentist in the BD4 area are looking to register children under the age of 16, they are reaching out to local schools with a view to taking children who do not have a dentist at present.
"We take children’s oral health very seriously in our practice and as I’m sure you are aware the younger the children are seen and treated the better the outcome for them in adulthood."
Contact them regarding registration for you children. They cannot advise how long they will be registering so it would be advisable to contact them as soon as possible on 01274 688600.
Dentistry@BD4
134 Holme Lane,BD4 0PU
This is a reminder about parking sensitively. We have received a complaint from a Wealdhere Street resident about a driveway being blocked again. A campaign to have yellow lines added to the streets around school is underway, which is an extreme response and one we hope to avoid. Please make sure you do not block a drive, do not block a corner and do not mount a kerb when you park your car. The council have instructed neighbours to photograph any cars parked badly and to report them to the police and to the council. It would be great if there was nothing to report.
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.
You may be aware that school has now provided each student from year 5 to 11 with a Chromebook to use in school. These are allocated to individual students, who are responsible for looking after them, recharging them at the end of the day, and transporting them between lessons. In Year 5 all students receive a brand new machine.
Most schools charge a significant deposit for use of Chromebooks or alternative technology. We have decided against this, recognising it is an additional cost at a time when money is tight.
Most of our students are careful and responsible with Chromebooks, and they make it through their middle school and upper school years without a problem.
However, recently we are noticing a small number of students who are not taking appropriate care of their Chromebook. We can not afford to replace them when they are dropped, get wet, or get lost. A new screen is almost the cost of a new Chromebook. We are now expecting students to carry their Chromebooks in their bags to and from lessons.
From now on, we plan to make a charge to families if a student damages their Chromebook. This will be a flat £100 toward the cost of a replacement.
We do recognise that not all damage is the student's responsibility, and we will work hard to understand the cause of any damage before charging you. We understand that there may be wear and tear from daily use.
Thinking of getting your child a Chromebook for home? Check out our recommendation in this short article. Which Chromebook?
Google Classroom Clarification
If you are used to checking your child's google classroom summary of homework, all staff will use HOMEWORK in capitals as a prefix before the task. All other posts will refer to work undertaken in class.
Mrs Wells is extending the second use uniform to include coats for those who need them. If you have unused coats and in good condition that you can donate to this, please hand into the office or email suzannewells@bxs.org.uk
There is a WhatsApp group for parents in primary and middle school. If you would like to be added to the group, please message Rachel Baxfield on 07568 074586. Thank you
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Recent Policy Updates
Next Week
No Study Club.
Monday
EYFS & Primary - Nativity Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday
14:00 - EYFS & Primary Nativity - Email sent to Primary Parents, subject 'Final week of Autum term', please read
18:00 - EYFS & Primary Nativity - Email sent to Primary Parents, subject 'Final week of Autum term', please read
Both Nativity performances are ticketed free of charge. Please make sure you have your ticket at the relevant performance. This is due to fire regulations.
Wednesday
Non-uniform day
12:00 - School closes for Christmas
Thursday
Friday
👇🏻Dates for your diary👇🏻
- 5th January - Staff training day, school closed to students.
- 8h January - School opens for Spring term
🍕Lunches🍲
MIS latest version: v1.192
⭐️Stars & Students of the week⭐️
Middle School
Y5
Jennifer consistently thoughtful work in RE
Ruth consistently thoughtful work in RE
Y8
Isla a thoughtful Christmas devotion
Katie all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Upper School
Y9
Sammie all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Aaden for all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Alana for all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Y10
Joel all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Xin-Ran all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Brayden all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Zachary all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Jude good contributions to class discussion in Geography
Y11
Isla all blue on Autumn 2 Progress Check
Timur consistently high standard of work in English
AP
Oak
Jaylan for showing excellent hosting skills during our parents Christmas cafe with parents. He was very polite and professional.
Acorns
Isaac for showing great resilience and overcoming his worries which enabled him to take part in a particular class activity.
Classroom News
Getting ready for the Nativity!!!
Ap activities
Mr Phillip's Play for Primary
Helpful Links
Fundraising
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We can win upto £1500 free if 5 new people signup to our Give as you Live campaign before the 17th December!
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!
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.
Reverend Marianne reminded primary students that Jesus really is the light of the world. She used Christingle candles to illustrate the power of light in dark places, and shared her own fear of the dark as a young child. The children related to her stories, and it was incredible to see the joy as she spoke of a living God. She gave every child a ribbon to remember Jesus' blood as a symbol of his great love.
