Week commencing 9th October 2023

The Week Ahead Weekly Newsletter

Growing lives that bear fruit

In this weeks newsletter…

  • Quick Stop Notices
  • Next Week
  • Stars & Students of the Week
  • Classroom News
  • Helpful Links
  • Fundraising

Quick Stop Notices 👀

Please supervise your children on the main ramp next to the building site and ask them not to climb on the wall and fence. A new fence will be erected once the building is complete.

Chromebooks for School and home

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 chromebooks. 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.

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?

Understanding EDSM and GCSE Grades

Parent Prayer Group

Book Clinic

Thursday break time – every book is a £1.
A selection of books are available every Thursday with help in choosing age appropriate books.
This week is ‘Horrible History Week’!

Any book requests or recommendations accepted email mrsmarch@bxs.org.uk

Second use uniform

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

Parents WhatsApp Group

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

WhatsApp Safety

Building Project / Parking

All on track for end of October, will be two classrooms, mainly for Maths and Science in middle and upper school, enabling us to develop our autism provision space. Thank you for being flexible with routes around school and respectful parking so as to keep good relations with our neighbours. Please be mindful that the local residents have received a letter from the council asking them to photograph any incidents of inconsiderate parking.

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
  • Autism Provision (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.
    • 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.

Mental Health support information

Information on vaping

Event at Holy Trinity


Next Week

Monday
Tuesday
Primary – Harvest Festival Assembly – Students encouraged to bring food donations for Bradford North Foodbank
Wednesday
Staff PD – School closed to students
Thursday
Friday

👇🏼Dates for your Diary👇🏼

  • 11th October – Staff professional development day – School Closed to Pupils.
  • 20th October – School Closes for Half Term
  • 30th October – School Opens for Aut 2
  • 1st November – Aut 1 Progress Checks published
  • 16th November – School Photographs
  • 19th December – Afternoon and early evening performances. Ticket details to be announced in November.

🥣Lunches🌭 – New Menu arrangement from September 2023

No Lunches on Wednesday 11th – if you choose to have pudding on Wednesday, your child will get in on Friday

DayMealOption 1Option 2Pudding
MondayBaked PotatoBeans & / or CheesePlain potato
TuesdayHot Dogs
STAFF PD DAY – NO LUNCHES AVAILABLE
ThursdayCurryChicken or VeggieRice or Naan
FridayMacaroni & CheeseGarlic Bread (help yourself)

Lunch orders close at 9am every Monday morning. Please email help@bxs.org.uk if you have any issues setting up a Parent Portal account.

Please check you are using the latest version before ordering. Latest version v1.186b – Parent Portal help


⭐️Stars and Students of the Week⭐️

Primary School

Love
Gloria – fantastic Bible knowledge
Samuel – super reading
Peace
Leo – working hard and creating an amazing windmill.
Yarnaa – super number work in Maths
Kindness
Timmy – super quick number work in Maths
Fisayo – fantastic reasoning skills in Maths

Middle School

Year 5
Riyan for fantastic Math – great attitude
Year 8
Katie for mature attitude in English and Middle School Topic. Quality work produced and great persistence in reading Jane Eyre independently.

Upper School

Year 9
Franklin for great Science test result
Year 10
Cosar for fantastic description of Elon Musk written in the style of Charles Dickens

Autism Provision

Oak Class
Ashlee – show an incredible act of kindness in the playground

🎓Classroom News 👨🏻‍🏫

Middle School Residential to Netherside Hall

Middle School Parents: Check your emails from Mrs Taylor for access to more photos from the residential!

From last week…

Autism Provision Successes

Two of our formerly DSP students have both started at University in September. Congratulations to both of them who faced and overcame emotional barriers in their learning to achieve this tremendous goal. One Mum writes:

Thank you for everything you have done for Mia. When she first started at BCS we never dared to dream she would end up where she is now.

Mia’s Mum

Josh’s success is down to his time at BCS.

Josh’s Mum


🔗Helpful links 🤳🏼

📈Fund Raising 💷

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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.

To inspire discipleship …in a community where everyone grows in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom

This week all of middle school went to Netherside Hall for an amazing Christian camp, to make sure we inspire discipleship. They were accompanied by Mr Moon, Mrs Taylor, Miss Hutcheson, Mr Kershaw and Mr Stannett – thanks all, and their luggage went with Mrs White.

There were lots of highlights including games, teaching, sleep (or lack thereof) and friendship. They came back happy and exhausted, with lots of wet socks.

The staff interns at Netherside loved the depth of our children’s answers, and commented that the students were obviously used to discussing faith, and sharing views. They really are an amazing bunch of young people, who benefit from the input of families, church and school in spiritual matters. I was thrilled that our students carried our vision and mission to Netherside, and love that we get this opportunity to share the love of Jesus with them.

Thank you for your support of Bradford Christian School

Have a Blessed Weekend! 😎