The Week Ahead Updates and Communication for Parents
Psalm 1 v 3
Growing Lives that Bear Fruit
Quick Stop Notices ✋🏼📋
Thank you to those who have complete the linked form below to help us understand family intentions frome June 2026 onwards.
If you can spare 1 minute, please complete the form. It help hugley when planinng for the next acedemic year.
Thank you in advance.
Suitable for boys and girls aged 4-16 years
Our camps provide children with a fun, active, and engaging way to spend part of their summer holiday while developing confidence, coordination, and tennis skills in a positive environment.
Our experienced, enthusiastic, and qualified coaching team work with children of all abilities, from complete beginners to regular players.
Heaton Summer Camp 1
Monday 27th - Thursday 30th July
2:00pm - 5:00pm
£80
Heaton Summer Camp 2
Monday 3rd - Thursday 6th August
2:00pm - 5:00pm
£80
Heaton Summer Camp 3
Monday 10th - Thursday 13th August
2:00pm - 5:00pm
£80
Summer Trio Deal
Children can attend with friends or family members and take advantage of our special Trio Deal:
£55 per child instead of £80 Save £75 across three bookings Suitable for all ability levels Encourages children to attend with friends
Booking Information
Book Online: Single Selection Class List
Email: info@strivetennis.co.uk
Tel/WhatsApp: 07711 181998
We have attached a flyer that can be shared directly with parents.
We would be extremely grateful for any support you can provide by sharing this opportunity with your school community. Many local children discover our programmes through school communications, and your support helps more young people stay active and engaged during the holidays.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards,
Matt & The Strive Tennis Team
Car Parking
The safety of our pupils is our absolute priority. We have noticed an increase in cars parking on pavements and near junctions, which significantly reduces visibility for children crossing the road.
Please remember:
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Do not block driveways: Even for a "quick drop-off," this causes significant frustration for our neighbors.
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Keep pavements clear: Pedestrians should not be forced into the road to get around parked vehicles.
We understand that parking near the school is limited, and we appreciate your cooperation in keeping the area safe and stress-free for our children and our neighbors alike.
Please also help us maintain good relationships with our neighbours by responding with Grace and Humilty if approached with regard to your parking. Try not to get involved in arguments are "this for that" altercations.
We are activley encouraging our neighbours to seek police and community advice to which they have full right to do so. However, we can play our part in helping keep on-street parking free by mainting good relationships with our neighbours.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Uniform
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.
Morning Drop-Off & Playground Safety
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.
Next Half Term ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️👀
Week commencing 22nd June 2026
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
9:00: SLB Immunisations Catch up for Y9/10
13:30: Oak Class trip to Flip Out Adventure 🚌
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
Wednesday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
9:30 - 15:00: EYFS Ponderosa 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 - Chip Butty
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!
July
- Thursday 9th: 🏆🌟Celebration Evening at Sunbridge Road Mission, 18:00 🌟 🏆
- Saturday 11th: Summer Fair! ☀️
- 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
Abigail (Y4) For an excellent result in her statistics maths test
Grace (Y4) For excellent effort boosting her times tables scores
Middle
Mackenzie (YAcorn 8) for: Memorised his script for Barmitzvah.
Yo-yo (Y7) for: Really dedicated effort at the Playmaking Festival
Aidan (YAcorn 7) for: Consistently works hard and has a positive attitude. Wrote an amazing sonnett.
Upper
Kai (YOak 10) for: For his servant heart - always being willing to help
🎓 Classroom 👨🏫 News
🌳 Duke of Edinburgh 🎒
Students years 9 and 10 undertook their Bronze and Silver Expeditions this week. All ten walked from school to Low Wood, just north of Keighley, where they camped overnight before splitting up, with the Bronze walkers heading back to school whilst the Silvers continued on to Blackhills Scout Centre for another night of camping before returning to school via Cottingley. Bronze walked an impressive 30km (19 miles) whilst the Silvers hiked an astounding 50km (31 miles). The students were brilliant throughout, keeping their spirits high even when they were exhausted. A delayed start on Tuesday led to a late finish, so the Silvers determined to start early on Wednesday and romped home at a cracking pace, skipping lunch and powering back to school two hours earlier than planned. They spent the remainder of the afternoon drying and packing down the tents ready for next year's expedition. Mr Kwon, Mrs Ryan and Mr Kershaw monitored the expeditions from a distance, as well as camping overnight, and were impressed with the students' independence and camaraderie.
⚽️ World Cup 2026 non-uniform Day
⚽️ World Cup 2026 non-uniform Day
On Tuesday, our brilliant Year 7 and 8 students took to the stage at St George’s Hall to participate in a collaborative playmaking festival. Working alongside several local schools and colleges, they helped bring a unique, joint production of Shakespeare's Hamlet to life.
Incredibly, every single student remembered their lines! Tackling Shakespearean language is no easy feat, making this a truly remarkable achievement. While the entire group was fantastic, a few individual performances deserve a special shout-out:
- Neorah & Nathan, who both stepped into the spotlight and did a fantastic job portraying the complex role of Hamlet.
- Nathaniel, who gave an exceptionally well-delivered performance as The Ghost.
It was a long, demanding day at the theatre, but our students rose to the occasion magnificently. Their behavior throughout the day was absolutely exemplary. They set a wonderful example for the other schools and demonstrated an outstanding work ethic. We could not be prouder of how they conducted themselves both on and off the stage.
Thank you to all the students for their hard work, dedication, and for making the school so incredibly proud!
Mrs K
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If you would like to know more or join the PTA, please email pta@bxs.org.uk
🎯 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.
Rooted in Community: Celebrating a Week of Fruitfulness at BCS 🌟
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the weekend, I wanted to take a moment to look back on what has been an exceptionally vibrant, busy, and moving week at Bradford Christian School. There have been a few public emotions!
Our core vision as a school is growing lives that bear fruit, and our daily prayer is to cultivate a Christian community rich in character, faith, knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. We believe that education goes hand-in-hand with developing godly character, resilience, and a heart for others. Looking across the school over the last few days, it has been beautiful to see those mission values leap off the pages and come to life in our students.
Here are just a few ways our community bore fruit this week:
🏔️ Faith & Resilience on the D of E Trail
Our Duke of Edinburgh participants and volunteers faced the challenges of their expeditions with remarkable resilience and teamwork. Out on the trail, "knowledge" transforms into practical "wisdom," and students build true character as they learn the meaning of lifting one another up when the hills get steep. We are incredibly proud of their perseverance and grateful to the team who stepped in to check routes, shop for blister plasters, and offer words of encouragement.
🎭 Wisdom and Creativity at St George's Hall
On Wednesday, some of our Year 7 and 8 Playmakers team took to the stage at St George's Hall, after a half term of practice with a visit from the RSC. Watching our pupils step out of their comfort zones and perform with such confidence was a masterclass in personal growth. This kind of experiential learning builds an understanding of their own gifts and a deeper appreciation for the creative arts, showing just how multi-dimensional education at BCS truly is.
🕊️ Character and Understanding at our Barmitzvah Celebration
Wednesday evening was a p special milestone as we gathered for our Barmitzvah celebration. Under the leadership of Miss Hutcheson and Mrs Bullen,and beautifully including students from Year 8, it was a spectacular showcase of what makes our school unique.
It was moving to hear our young people share their personal testimonies. They spoke powerfully about their passions, and also how they have learned to listen to views completely different from their own, displaying a mature, Christ-like character that seeks understanding over division. Through exploring these rich traditions, the children also shared how they have deepened their faith and learned so much more about the heart and character of God. It was a stunning illustration of a community rooted firmly in faith. "Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce." — Jeremiah 29:5
Every event, every lesson, and every shared laugh this week has been a way of planting those gardens. We aren't just teaching subjects; together with you, we are nurturing young people to be rooted in character so they can withstand the storms of life and bear fruit that lasts.
📅 Looking Ahead:
As we look to the final weeks of the school year, we have many more opportunities to celebrate community together, including our Summer Fayre on Saturday 11 July. We hope you will join us!
Thank you for your continued partnership, your prayers, and for entrusting your children to us. We pray you all have a restful and highly blessed weekend.
Warmest blessings,
Jane
🏆🌟 COUNTDOWN TO CELEBRATION NIGHT! 🌟🏆
Save the Date: Thursday 9th July
The biggest night of the school year is nearly here!
Please join us for an unforgettable evening as we gather the entire BCS family to honour our students' incredible achievements, reflect on God's blessings, and look back on a spectacular year of growth, community, and fruitfulness.
🗓️ Date - Thursday 9 July
⏰ Time - 18:00 - refreshments from 17:30
📍 Venue - Sunbridge Road Mission
Be inspired by our incredible students
Celebrate the hard work, faith, and academic journeys of our young people.
Connect with other families in worship and gratitude.
✨ Parents, Carers, and Friends—this night is for you! Let’s pack the room and send our students into the summer holidays with the massive roar of appreciation they deserve. See you there!
