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Growing Lives that Bear Fruit
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
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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Next Week ➡️
Monday 22nd January
Homework club, 3:30 - 4:30
Primary School Drama Club, 3:30 - 4:30
Tuesday
Middle School Drama club, 3:30 - 4:30
Wednesday
Homework club 3:30 - 4:30
Thursday
Year 11 Career Interviews
Northern Ballet visit to Primary and AP
Thursday - Homework club 3:30 - 4:30
Friday
Oak Class visiting Shipley College
👇🏻Dates for your diary👇🏻
- 30th January - Oak Class trip to Little Germany and Bradford Central Library
- 9th February - School closes for Half Term
- 19th February
- BCS re-opens
- Year 11 mock exams start
- 26th February - Year 9/10 trip to Barcelona
- 7th March - Year 11 residential
- 13th March - Staff Training day - school closed to students
- 22nd March - School CLOSES for Easter break
⭐️Stars & Students of the week⭐️
Primary School
Love Class
Alisha for super worship, amazing maths and great writing.
Rosie for continuing to grow and progress.
Peace Class
Blessings for being kind and helpful.
Abigail for writing a fantastic story in English and giving positive contributions during class.
Kindness Class
Fisayo for some great ideas in PSHE.
Angel for Fabulous work.
Bronze Awards
Blessings
Eirik
Zebedee
Yarnaa
Aanav
Silver Awards
Zachary
Middle School
Y7
Grace for exceeding her target grade in our maths "Sequence" unit
Odell for Hard work in maths leading to great progress
Upper School
Y9
Kevin for consistently good work in Geography
Y10
Bryony for pushing herself beyond her natural limits in PE
Cristina for outstanding Art Project
Ella for a strong start at BCS, progressing well in all subjects
Sara for consistently progressing well across all subjects
Evie for consistently progressing well across all subjects
Autism Provision
Helpful Links
Fundraising
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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.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”