Week commencing 22nd May 2023
The Week Ahead
Growing lives that bear fruit
Quick Stop Notices
IMPORTANT: Please log on to the BCS Parent Portal to read and accept the school’s Acceptable Use Policy and update your child’s Medical record for this year. Make sure you’re logging into version 1.173.
- Thanks ot all those involved in the production of ‘Robin Hood’, especially Mr Phillips.
- School fees 23/24 – please see the email sent on 21st April. If you think you are eligible for a fees reduction, please send your evidence in to the office asap. Thank you.
- Anti Bullying Policy – New amendments
- A reminder about Uniform: Please make sure you send your child to school in the correct clothing each day. Also, if you have any second hand uniform to donate, please hand in at the Main Office, thank you.
- A helpful article for parents navigating teen social media use.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/social-media/
Next Week
| Monday |
| Tuesday |
| Wednesday |
| Duke of Edinburgh Silver expedition (return 26th) Progress Reports issued |
| Thursday |
| Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expedition (return 26th) |
| Friday |
| Duke of Edinburgh Bronze & Silver expeditions return School closes for half term at 15:30 |
Dates for your Diary
- 12th June – School re-opens
Lunches
Please order before 9:00am on Monday.
Latest version v1.173 – Parent Portal help
Stars and Students of the Week
Primary School Stars of the Week
| Love Class |
| Rory for doing some amazing reading and sitting on the carpet. Rosie being confident, joining in and looking after new children. Teddy for amazing phonic work. |
| Peace Class |
| Imani for doing some amazing non fiction writing about Skipton Castle. Mimi for remembering so many facts on the topic trip about castles. |
| Kindness Class |
| Trystan for doing some super writing on clicker. Amy for amazing reading comprehension work. |
| Silver Award |
| Miriam Trystan Joshua |
| Gold Award |
| Maya Ethan |
Middle and Upper School Students of the Week
| Middle School |
| Toby (Y5) for his considerate attitude and great team work in science. Eileena (Y7) for working well in Maths and PE |
| Upper School |
| Cosar (Y9) for consistently achieving well in English Chiamaka (Y10) for responding to advice in Science homework…and it worked! |
Classroom News
Middle School Topic
One of our character and faith objectives is to encourage service, and thinking of others. This week Middle School Topic involved presentations about different charities. Students have worked in teams to research and advocate for their chosen charity, and today a panel of judges came to vote.
Everyone did really well promoting their chosen charity, and the winners were Tehila
Mabel and Martin are the country directors in Zambia, and they happened to be here in the UK to watch the presentation.
D of E Practice day
Years 1 & 2 trip to Skipton Castle
Robin Hood!
Thank you to everyone who booked tickets and donated to come and see our play this week! Thank you as always to Mr Philips for his hard work and dedication for putting on such imaginative dramas. The students were great and thoroughly enjoyed performing.
Helpful links
Fund Raising
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Regular campaign link – https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/bradford-christian-school
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.
As a school we have a rather large document called the SIP (School Improvement Plan) This is set by the leadership team and governors each year and referred to on a regular basis in our weekly leadership and monthly governor meetings. It is a three year plan, with a focus on one year at a time.
The plan is subdivided into areas relating to our vision and mission statement. These areas are:
- Christian Community
- Character and faith
- Knowledge, understanding and wisdom
- Leadership and management
Other news about our SIP:
Visits and visitors are now re established, with students moving all over this term. This week we have had trips to Skipton Castle, the Duke of Edinburgh expedition practice, a charity competition, and parent prayer in school.
GCSE and Functional Skills external exams started this week and are going well so far.
Plans to extend our building are currently underway, with the proposed demolition of Room 10 in the summer holidays. It will be replaced by two new classrooms. This week our playground side windows were completed.
Mr Phillips’ drama production went really well, and was enjoyed by staff, students and families.
I want to thank the people in our community who have helped make these things happen.