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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 29th January
Homework club, 3:30 - 4:30
Primary School Drama Club, 3:30 - 4:30
Tuesday
Oak Class trip to Little Germany and City Library
Middle School Drama club, 3:30 - 4:30
Wednesday
Homework club 3:30 - 4:30
Thursday
Thursday - Homework club 3:30 - 4:30
Friday
👇🏻Dates for your diary👇🏻
- 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
Gloria for doing some very good sharing and taking turns.
Nina for great concentration in Phonics.
Middle School
Y5
Rachel for showing initiative with her spelling frame
Yo-yo for Great work in Spanish
Riley for Willing to share about faith and personal anecdotes in Growing My Faith MST
Y6
Jay for Hard work in Maths leading to huge progress and great test result
Y8
Josiah for A cheerful learner and social asset to his class
Mbali for Willingness to engage in matters of faith in MST
Upper School
Y9
Franklin for Brilliant progress in Maths
Y10
Freya for Improved engagement in Technology and good presentation in RE
Y11
Lydia for Consistent improvement in Literature
George for Consistent improvement in Literature
Autism Provision
Visit from the Northern Ballet
Years 1-4 and Acorn class enjoyed a visit from the Northern Ballet and all took part in a workshop based around the story 'The Tortoise and the Hare.'
Oak Class transition visit
Oak class navigated their way wonderfully to and from Shipley College using public transport!
Helpful Links
Fundraising
It's free to sign up to and start supporting us with Give as you Live. Send our unique campaign links to friends and family so they can support us for free too!
We can win upto £1500 free if 5 new people signup to our Give as you Live campaign before the 17th December!
Regular campaign link - https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/bradford-christian-school
£15 raised so far!
To say it's only been a short time we've been apart of the Stikins campaign, this is an incredible achievement. Please continue to engage with this campaign. Thank you!
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.
I am a huge fan of gratitude, as I think it grounds us in God's goodness. Recently a number of staff have been involved in Nightwatch prayers - moving around staff homes each week to pray for BCS, specifically for staffing needs, building needs and for members of staff who are poorly.
I am guilty of trying to solve problems myself, but was gently reminded that God has a plan, and our job is to seek that rather than problem solve ourselves. This reminder came from my mum, who gave me the advice to work with what God has given us.
There have been so many encouraging incidents this week. Beth Krivan (now Wilson) has returned from Australia to join our team. The best news of the week is that Machaela Hutcheson has had some good news about her cancer treatment, with one of the tumours no longer there!
Praise god for answered prayers.