<![CDATA[St Stephen’s CE (VA) Primary School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:38:14 GMT Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:38:14 GMT <![CDATA[ Kanga Wrap Around Care ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kanga-wrap-around-care A diverse range of before and after-school sports activities tailored for children from Reception (Age 4) through to Year 6.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:04:09 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kanga-wrap-around-care <![CDATA[ Kanga Holiday Club ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kanga-holiday-club Kanga Holiday Club at St Stephen's.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:38:14 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kanga-holiday-club <![CDATA[ Exciting stuff happening... ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/exciting-stuff-happening We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming award-winning author and activist Onjali Q. Raúf to our school next week on Thursday 21st May 📚⭐

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:36:27 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/exciting-stuff-happening <![CDATA[ YR 6 SATs ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-6-sats Next week, Year 6 will be sitting their End of Key Stage 2 Assessment tests - SATS.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 20:21:02 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-6-sats <![CDATA[ Celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday! ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/celebrating-sir-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday This Friday, the 8th May, we will be celebrating the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough. We would like to kindly request a contribution of 50p, all proceeds will go to a local conservation charity/organisation. 

]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 11:08:46 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/celebrating-sir-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday <![CDATA[ Kids Matter ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kids-matter-1 Come along to Kids Matter and feel confident and supported.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:56:51 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kids-matter-1 <![CDATA[ Safer Internet Day ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/safer-internet-day On Tuesday 10th February, our school will be taking part in Safer Internet Day 2026, a global event that helps children learn how to use technology safely, responsibly and confidently 🌍💻

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:30:22 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/safer-internet-day <![CDATA[ Book Fair ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/book-fair-1 Join us at our school's exciting book fair from February 9th-12th, from 3:15 to 3:45 pm in the Sycamore Hall. 📚️

]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 10:10:34 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/book-fair-1 <![CDATA[ YR 1 Art ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-1-art This half term, Year 1 are exploring Eric Carle's work in Art.

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:13:39 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-1-art <![CDATA[ YR 6 Residential ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-6-residential Secure your child's place on the trip now! 

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 10:00:53 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-6-residential <![CDATA[ St Stephen's Winter Fair ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/st-stephens-winter-fair Please join us at this year's winter fair, Friday 12th December 1:15pm.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:07:07 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/st-stephens-winter-fair <![CDATA[ Reception Open Day ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/reception-open-day Come and visit us on Wednesday 19th November from 3:30 - 5pm.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:30:39 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/reception-open-day <![CDATA[ T&A First Class Photo ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/t-and-a-first-class-photo Keep an eye out for a special photograph of our Reception children!

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:41:52 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/t-and-a-first-class-photo <![CDATA[ Sendiverse ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/sendiverse Get ready for a celebration like no other - a whole week dedicated to imagination, creativity, and the incredible talents of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Bradford and Keighley! 

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:44:39 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/sendiverse <![CDATA[ School Meal Prices ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-meal-prices Notification of new school meals prices effective from November 2025.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:56:12 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-meal-prices <![CDATA[ Reading Eggs ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/reading-eggs Please encourage your child to login and engage with their Reading Eggs account - this is where teachers set homework on spelling.

]]> Wed, 1 Oct 2025 09:11:58 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/reading-eggs <![CDATA[ YR 6 RESIDENTIAL SURVEY ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-6-residential-survey Please can parents/carers of year 6 complete this short survey.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:12:55 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/yr-6-residential-survey <![CDATA[ NHS Immunisation Team ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/nhs-immunisation-team If you wish for your child to have a Flu Vaccination, please follow the link and complete the form.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:29:16 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/nhs-immunisation-team <![CDATA[ Oral Health Improvement Team Visit ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/oral-health-improvement-team-visit The oral health improvement team will be visiting your child’s nursery/school to apply fluoride varnish on Thursday 27th November 2025. 

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:08:55 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/oral-health-improvement-team-visit <![CDATA[ Is Your Child School Ready? ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/is-your-child-school-ready Read more about tips and advice, so your child can flourish.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:57:28 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/is-your-child-school-ready <![CDATA[ Kids Matter ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kids-matter This is a 6 week informal parenting support course.  Starting on Tuesday 9th September there will be a taster session in the Orchard building from 9am.

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:50:01 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kids-matter <![CDATA[ Parent Café ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/parent-caf Our Parent Café happens on a Wednesday morning from 9am in the Orchard building.

]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:35:29 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/parent-caf <![CDATA[ BBC Sounds Service ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bbc-sounds-service For a special week of services about chaplaincy, Rev Jimmy Hinton and children from St Stephen’s C of E Primary in West Bowling lead a service on the role of spiritual support in primary schools.

]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 09:47:25 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bbc-sounds-service <![CDATA[ Bradford Sanctuary Seekers Award 2025 ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-sanctuary-seekers-award-2025 A heart-warming awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of refugee and asylum-seeking (RAS) young people took place in Bradford, shining a light on resilience, ambition and the power of education.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:52:54 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-sanctuary-seekers-award-2025 <![CDATA[ Holiday Activities ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/holiday-activities Free family activities

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:40:40 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/holiday-activities <![CDATA[ 1st Bradford Heritage Festival ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/1st-bradford-heritage-festival Be a part of the Bradford Heritage Festival this weekend.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:31:25 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/1st-bradford-heritage-festival <![CDATA[ Breakfast Club ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/breakfast-club-2 There are places available at our Breakfast Club, collect your application form at the office now :)

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:24:03 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/breakfast-club-2 <![CDATA[ Walking Group ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/walking-group Let's get walking!

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:22:11 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/walking-group <![CDATA[ Support Group ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/support-group Tuesday 15th July.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 15:25:26 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/support-group <![CDATA[ Have Your Say on Bradford’s Health Visiting and School Nursing Services. ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/have-your-say-on-bradfords-health-visiting-and-school-nursing-services We want to hear from parents, carers and families.

]]> Fri, 4 Jul 2025 09:46:34 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/have-your-say-on-bradfords-health-visiting-and-school-nursing-services <![CDATA[ Bradford Prevent Team - Online Safety ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-prevent-team-online-safety Some key online safety tips.

]]> Wed, 2 Jul 2025 22:42:44 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-prevent-team-online-safety <![CDATA[ Saturday Coffee Morning ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/saturday-coffee-morning Saturday 5th July - Family friendly coffee morning at the Horton Moravian Hall BD50JU

]]> Wed, 2 Jul 2025 22:13:24 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/saturday-coffee-morning <![CDATA[ Bolling Hall Museum for Families ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bolling-hall-museum-for-families Family events run from now till August at Bolling Hall.

]]> Wed, 2 Jul 2025 22:08:27 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bolling-hall-museum-for-families <![CDATA[ Bradford University Entrepreneurship Programme ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-university-entrepreneurship-programme Children who won the Bradford University entrepreneurship programme enjoyed selling home-made, delicious smoothies to parents and children on Friday as part of their business.

]]> Wed, 2 Jul 2025 21:39:30 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-university-entrepreneurship-programme <![CDATA[ Bikes ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bikes From Monday 23rd June, any child bringing a bike to school will be required to lock it in the bike shed in Willow car park.

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:58:40 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bikes <![CDATA[ Flu Information ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/flu-information Information for parents and carers.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:15:06 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/flu-information <![CDATA[ Kids Matter Course ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kids-matter-course Free group here at St Stephen's on Tuesdays.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:41:32 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/kids-matter-course <![CDATA[ School Nurse ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-nurse Drop in and speak to the school nurse.

]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 09:31:07 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-nurse <![CDATA[ Oral Health ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/oral-health The oral health improvement team will be visiting.

]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:42:06 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/oral-health <![CDATA[ Arbor Parent App ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/arbor-parent-app Parents/Carers - we are moving our school communications to the Arbor parent app. 

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:40:05 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/arbor-parent-app <![CDATA[ School of Sanctuary Award ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-of-sanctuary-award-1 Today we had Kate Hart, who leads Bradford Schools of Sanctuary team, officially presented our school with our certificate recognising us as a school of sanctuary.

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2025 10:29:22 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-of-sanctuary-award-1 <![CDATA[ Community Wassail ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/community-wassail The event is taking place at Shine, St Stephen's Church on Wednesday 12th February 3.30pm – 5pm. Great event for families, something different for everyone to enjoy.

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 14:36:19 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/community-wassail <![CDATA[ B-SAFE ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/b-safe A Bradford based organisation called All Star have been delivering a sequence of lessons to our Year 6 pupils.

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:02:10 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/b-safe <![CDATA[ Young Voices 2025 ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/young-voices-2025 We attended the Young Voices event

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:44:17 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/young-voices-2025 <![CDATA[ Bradford Schools Of Sanctuary ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-schools-of-sanctuary We are in the Telegraph and Argus, find out why...

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:18:30 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/bradford-schools-of-sanctuary <![CDATA[ Book Fair ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/book-fair The Book Fair is back at St Stephen's from 10th February - 13th February.

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:14:42 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/book-fair <![CDATA[ Free Parenting Clinics ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/free-parenting-clinics-1 Free parenting clinics

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:21:34 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/free-parenting-clinics-1 <![CDATA[ Toddler Group ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/toddler-group Next week 24th January we are starting our new baby and toddler group: Ready, Steady, Grow.

This is a joint venture with SHINE. Please join us at 9:15am in the Orchard.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:16:58 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/toddler-group <![CDATA[ Happy Mind Program ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/happy-mind-program The Happy Mind Program offers pupils a unique opportunity to promote and advocate for well-being within the school community.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:33:30 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/happy-mind-program <![CDATA[ School open Monday 13th January ]]> https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-open-monday-13th-january School will be open for all year groups on Monday 13th January.  Doors open at 8:45am.

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:45:49 GMT https://www.ststephens.bradford.sch.uk/parent-information/latest-news/school-open-monday-13th-january