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 15th June 2026
GCSE EXAMS UNTILL TUESDAY
Please label any clothes worn / brought into school
Monday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
9:00: DofE Silver & Bronze groups set off from school
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
Tuesday:
ALL DAY: DofE groups out
7/8 at St Georges Hall for Hamlet Playmakers Festival
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
17:00: DofE Bronze Group due back at school
Wednesday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
15:30 - 16:30: LaunchPad footbal for Middle School
18:00 - 21:30: Year 8 Barmitzvah Meal
Thursday:
7:55 - 8:55: Breakfast Club
15:30 - 16:30: Study Club
Friday - Lunch - Pizza
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 🗓️
🌟 Stars & Students 💫 of the week
Primary
Thomas (YN1) engaging well in activities and always being willing to have a go.
Aria (YN2) for being a superstar instruction follower and always striving to make be helpful.
Zachary (YR) for super maths work remembering double number facts
Alex (Y3) For excellent work investigating sound in science
Jake (Y3) For excellent work in maths
Middle
Toby (Y8) for: Consistent relevant contributions in lessons
Upper
Mbali (Y10) for: Noticible maturing in lessons and a great role model to other students.
Isla (Y10) for: Working hard on her final art piece resulting in significant improvement.
Eva (YOak 10) for: For passing her Functional Skills English exams and all the effort she put in to prepare for them.
🎓 Classroom 👨🏫 News
🌳 Year 4 Maths Challenge
This week Year 4 took part in the First Mathematics Challenge. They tried really hard to tackle some tricky maths problems.
Congratulations to all the students for trying their best but a particular mention goes to our
Bronze Award winners: Oscar, Grace, Abigail and our Silver Award winners: Jesse, Isaac & Jesse.
🌳 Year 6 Maths Challenge
We are delighted to celebrate Zachary (Year 6), who was invited to take part in the follow-on round of the UK Junior Maths Challenge.
Not only did Zachary compete in a competition designed for pupils older than his age group, but he also performed so well that he was invited to the follow-on round. To top off this fantastic achievement, he was awarded a Gold certificate in the follow-on round.
Many congratulations, Zachary, on this outstanding success!
Can you help!? We need: Bakers for cake stalls. call or email pta@bxs.org.uk
PTFA 👨🏻👩🏼👧🏻👦🏼 💬 Parent, Teacher & Friends Association
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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.
Celebrating Our Staff Development Journey This Year
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are absolutely delighted to share with you the incredible professional development achievements of our staff this year – and we want to shout it from the rooftops!
Our Vision in Action
At Bradford Christian School, our mission is to provide a holistic Christian education for all and to inspire discipleship. Our vision is to be a Christian community in which everyone grows in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
This vision is rooted in Scripture:
'That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.' (Psalm 1:3)
'Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.' (Luke 2:52)
At the start of this academic year, after much prayer for our staff, we heard very clearly: 'use what we have and develop them'. In response, we employed Dr Garrie John Barnes, who is also the CEO of Christian Schools Trust, to head up our staff development programme. This decision has transformed our school, and we are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding progress our team has made.
Our Staff Development Achievements 2025/26
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) & Teaching Qualifications
- Sarah Bullen has achieved her QTS – we've always known she is an excellent teacher, and now she has the paper to prove it!
- Stanley Coe has completed a PGCE with QTS
- Jake Horton and Poppy Virgo have completed their PGCEs
- Caleb Kwon has completed his two-year Early Career Teacher certification
Christian Education Excellence
- Ebony Rowe and Jake Horton have completed The Essential Christian Teacher course with Phil Moon – a two-year journey of Christian education
- Robyn Travis and Caleb Kwon are halfway through this transformative programme
- Almost all staff have already completed The Essential Christian Teacher course
Degree-Level Studies
- Elisha Hutcheson has finished her degree with the Open University
- Val Grintal is studying for a degree with Open University
- Hannah Pickles is undertaking a degree in School Business Management
- Vicky Peckover, Ella Marsden, and Sophie Crompton are part way through Education Foundation degrees
Support Staff Professional Development
- Charlotte Lofthouse, Charlene Curtis, and Michaela Edwards have started Level 3 qualifications this year
We are also incredibly grateful to our team of Christian coaches and mentors, as well as others who have generously given their time and expertise to support our staff throughout their development journeys. Their guidance, encouragement and wisdom have been instrumental in helping our team achieve these remarkable milestones.
These highlighted achievements represent some of the most significant milestones, but they tell only part of the story. Many other members of our staff have also engaged in professional development throughout the year and are logging their learning and growth. These special cases showcase our staff's extraordinary commitment to learning and bettering themselves, all whilst working full-time jobs. Their dedication is inspirational.
This investment in our staff directly benefits your children and reflects our commitment to providing a holistic Christian education. Our curriculum reflects our vision, and through passionate and dedicated staff, we develop each child's whole character alongside their academic learning.
Our teachers and support staff are:
- Deepening their subject knowledge and teaching skills
- Strengthening their understanding of Christian education principles and developing critical thinking within a Christian worldview
- Gaining formal qualifications that recognise their excellence
- Building a culture of continuous professional development that permeates every aspect of school life
- Modelling lifelong learning – demonstrating to pupils what it means to grow in character, faith, knowledge, understanding and wisdom
We believe that investing in our staff is investing in your children's future. By developing the talented team we already have, we are creating a school where we can meet our vision and mission:
Faith in Christ
Through sound biblical knowledge and a belief in the power of prayer, our staff provide discipleship opportunities for students to apply the Word of God to their lives, laying a solid foundation for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Everyone is committed to a lifestyle of lovingly serving others.
Christian Education
Our increasingly qualified and skilled staff deliver a holistic Christian education, developing each child's whole character alongside their academic learning. BCS students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to be independent learners, taking ownership of their learning experience.
Christian Community
Through partnership with parents, churches and the wider community, all BCS students are loved, valued and respected by highly trained staff. Each child is accepted, nurtured, challenged and encouraged. They are inspired to discover and develop their unique God-given abilities as they grow in confidence to see themselves the way Christ sees them.
What makes these achievements even more remarkable is that our staff have pursued these qualifications and courses alongside their full-time teaching and support roles. They have sacrificed evenings, weekends, and holidays to better themselves professionally – all so they can provide the very best education for your children. This level of commitment speaks volumes about the calibre of people working at Bradford Christian School.
We are incredibly proud of every member of staff who has dedicated themselves to professional growth this year. Their commitment to excellence, combined with our Christian foundation, ensures that Bradford Christian School continues to provide the very best education for your children – equipping them to grow in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Thank you for your continued support as we celebrate these wonderful achievements together.
With warmest regards and in celebration,
