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ISSUE 85 -  20th June 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a very busy week at St Stephen's!

 

Year 5 have started their swimming lessons, and already some children have progressed to swimming with armbands which is fantastic!

 

Year 6 had a very sunny day exploring Saltaire, learning about the history and architecture of this part of Bradford.

 

As a school we have been celebrating Refugee week with various events including some children attending a special event in Bowling Park as part of Schools of Sanctuary; all our children and staff were invited to dress in clothing that represents their heritage and culture on Thursday, and we had a special collective worship on Thursday with guest speaker Furaha Mussanzi.

 

Year 3 Road Safety

On Monday 23rd June, year 3 will be learning how to stay safe when crossing roads, and being aware of the traffic.  It will be a really useful session for them, do ask them about it when they get home.

 

Photograph day

Next week on Thursday 26th June, children will be having their school photographs taken.  A letter will be sent home on Monday with further details.

 

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.

If you do not have a lock, then you can borrow one from the school office.  There will be a £5 charge for the lock, which will be refunded when the lock is returned to school.

 

Have a lovely weekend. Enjoying the sunshine!

Best Wishes,

From Miss Loughlin and all the staff at St Stephen's

School News & Blog

20 Jun 2025
Refugee Week 2025 & a visit from Furaha Mussanzi
As part of Refugee Week 2025, we had a visit from Furaha, who told us stories about her family coming to England and her journey through life.
Read more
19 Jun 2025
Bradford Sanctuary Seekers Awards 2025
This week is Refugee Week 2025. Some children from St Stephen's attended Bradford Sanctuary Seekers Education Awards at The Beacon at Bowling Park.
Read more
20 Jun 2025
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.
Read more
13 Jun 2025
Flu Information
Information for parents and carers.
Read more
12 Jun 2025
Kids Matter Course
Free group here at St Stephen's on Tuesdays.
Read more

 

Please make sure your child is wearing the correct school uniform.

School Uniform

 

 

14 Feb 2025
Arbor Parent App
Parents/Carers - we are moving our school communications to the Arbor parent app. 
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Nursery

Morning:  Duaa

 

Afternoon: Adam

Reception

Spinners: Salaar & Aisha

 

Twisters: Retal & Imaan

Year 1

Delius: M.Naveed & Daniela

 

Hockney: Semi & Bella

Year 2

Forster:  Mark & Tomas

 

Lister: Yahya & Lani

Year 3  

Bronte:  Adam & Safa

 

Haworth: Azalfa & Eissa

Year 4  

McMillan:   Abubakar &  Zayan

 

Priestley: Aisha & Eiza

Year 5  

Salt:   Maya & Amelia

 

Jowett: Amelia & Essa

Year 6  

Appleton:  Gaby & Sophie

 

Cartwright:  Jalaal & Haris

 

Attendance

Saplings & Willow Sycamore
NAM Weavers 95% Bronte 95%
NPM Weavers 89% Haworth 94%
Spinners 95% McMillan 97%
Twisters 99% Priestley 95%
Delius 98% Jowett 96%
Hockney 95% Salt 90%
Forster 88% Appleton 95%
Lister 96%

Cartwright 94%

National Online Safety

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Dates for the Diary

YR 5 Swimming
All Day
from 23 Jun until 25 Jun
23
June
YR 3 Road Safety
All Day
23
June
School photograph day
All Day
26
June
Ready, Steady, Grow toddler group in the Orchard
9:15am – 10:15am
from 24 Jan and on Friday each week except for 21 Feb, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 30 May, 06 Jun, and for between 25 Jul and 29 aug
27
June
YR 5 Swimming
All Day
from 30 Jun until 02 Jul
30
June
YR 6 To Bradford University for Bradford Literature Festival
All Day
01
July
Transition morning
All Day
02
July
YR 6 Leavers Service - Bradford Cathedral
All Day
03
July
Ready, Steady, Grow toddler group in the Orchard
9:15am – 10:15am
from 24 Jan and on Friday each week except for 21 Feb, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 30 May, 06 Jun, and for between 25 Jul and 29 aug
04
July
YR 5 Swimming
All Day
from 07 Jul until 09 Jul
07
July
YR 4 - St George's Hall - Come and Play with the Halle Orchestra
All Day
08
July
Ready, Steady, Grow toddler group in the Orchard
9:15am – 10:15am
from 24 Jan and on Friday each week except for 21 Feb, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 30 May, 06 Jun, and for between 25 Jul and 29 aug
11
July
YR 6 Water Battle
All Day
18
July
Ready, Steady, Grow toddler group in the Orchard
9:15am – 10:15am
from 24 Jan and on Friday each week except for 21 Feb, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 30 May, 06 Jun, and for between 25 Jul and 29 aug
18
July
YR 5 & 6 Vision Zero assembly
All Day
21
July

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Little Wandle - Letters And Sounds.

The resources on this site will help you support your child with saying their sounds and writing their letters. There are also some useful videos so you can see how they are taught at school and feel confident about supporting their reading at home.

Little Wandle 

Online Pupil Programs

Children in both key stages use RodoCodo as part of their computing lessons. This is a fun way to solve puzzles and enhance their computational thinking. Children have their own logins which they can use both in school and at home.

You can play online or download the app from your devices app/play store.

Rodocodo - Apps on Google Play

Play Rodocodo 

Children in school use Times Table Rockstars as part of their maths. Children have their own logins which they can use both in school and at home.

You can play online from your device.

TTRockstars Hall of Fame! - Great Rollright CofE Primary School

Play TT Rockstars

Additional Articles

17 Jan 2025
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.
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