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ISSUE 97 - 24th October 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Thank you

All the staff at St Stephen's would like to thank you for attending Learning Reviews this week.  It is lovely to have the chance to share your child's progress with you, and is a vitally important part of working with our families to support the children's education.  Thank you also to those who booked your appointments via the app.  We will be using this option for booking appointments again in the Spring term.

 

Year 4 Cartwright Hall Visit

Year 4 had an amazing visit to Cartwright Hall this week, where they got to see the Turner Prize Art Exhibition and then create their own piece of artwork.  More information later in the newsletter.

 

Flu Vaccinations

If you would like your child to have the Flu Vaccine please click on the link to book.  You do not need to do anything if you do not want your child to have one.

‘Dear parent,

Your child is now eligible for their Flu vaccination, as part of the National Programme for Vaccination.

Please click the following link to complete an E-Consent form for your child to receive this vaccination:

www.bradfordschoolimmunisations.co.uk/forms/Flu

And this is the St Stephens school code you will need: BF107323

The online consent form link will close 3 working days before your school’s session date, which is 06/11/25

Many Thanks

School Immunisation Team’

 

Light Night Party @ St Stephen's Church

A positive Halloween alternative for 5-11 year olds to com to with their families, 31st October, 5-6:30pm.

 

Half Term

School closes at 12:45pm next Friday, 24th October, for one week of holiday.  We re-open on Monday 3rd November at 8:45am.

 

Have a lovely half term.

Best Wishes from Miss Loughlin and all the staff at St Stephen's.

School News & Blog

24 Oct 2025
YR 6 Interactive Sprites
Year 6 became creative coders once again.
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24 Oct 2025
The Combination House
Mustafa in Y5 Salt has been busy at home designing and creating.
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24 Oct 2025
YR 1 Computing
This week, our Year 1 children took another exciting step in their digital journey!
Read more
24 Oct 2025
Writing Superstars
This half term, children from each class have been recognised as our Writing Superstars for their fantastic work on narrative writing.
Read more
24 Oct 2025
Light Night Party
Come along to St Stephen's Church BD5 and enjoy the Light Night Party!
Read more
24 Oct 2025
YR 4 Turner Prize
As part of Bradford’s City of Culture celebrations, Year 4 visited Cartwright Hall.
Read more
23 Oct 2025
YR 3 Bring Their Drawings to Life!
This week, Year 3 finished their animation topic with an exciting project that combined art and technology!
Read more
23 Oct 2025
YR 2 Computing – Real or Fake?
This week, Year 2 became digital image creators and detectives! 🕵️‍♀️💻
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23 Oct 2025
Nursery Soup Making
This week our children have shown interest in things that grow outside.
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21 Oct 2025
YR 5 History
In Year 5 we have been learning about black history, especially the work and life of Muhammad Ali.
Read more
21 Oct 2025
YR 6 Swing Low Sing Up Event
Year 6 went down to St George’s Hall today to join the Swing Low Sing Up event celebrating Black History Month by singing music of black origin.
Read more
21 Oct 2025
YR 2 Fairytale-filled day!
Year 2 had a fairytale-filled day!
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20 Oct 2025
Nursery
This week we have been learning all about Autumn.
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20 Oct 2025
YR 5 Pneumatics
In year 5, we have been studying pneumatics in DT.
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This week’s attendance and punctuality

Nursery

Weavers: 90%

Reception

Spinners: 94%

Twisters: 97%

Year 1

Delius: 94%

Hockney: 94%

Year 2

Forster: 93%

Lister: 96%

Year 3  

Bronte: 97%

Haworth: 97%

Year 4  

McMillan: 94%

Priestley: 97%

Year 5  

Salt: 95%

Jowett: 97%

Year 6  

Appleton: 99%

Cartwright: 97%

 

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Nursery

Morning: Zayaan

Afternoon: Muhammad A

Reception

Spinners: Anaya & Yaha

Twisters: Sanah & Lara

Year 1

Delius: Ali S & Muhammad A

Hockney: Marwa & Raees

Year 2

Forster: Danish & Oriya

Lister: M.Yahya & Liliana

Year 3  

Bronte: Abdul & Umair

Haworth: Emaan & Sahil

Year 4  

McMillan: Onyi & Raima

Priestley: Lisa & Amira

Year 5  

Salt: Robert & Abubakar

Jowett: Hannah & Umer

Year 6  

Appleton: Mujahid & Amerie

Cartwright: Mustafa & Mahnoor

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Willow Recognition Winners:

Rec: Zakariya

YR 1: Imaan 

YR 2: Yahya

Sycamore Recognition Winners:

YR 3: Jan

YR 4: Mariam, Safa & Hajra

YR 5: Zulqarnain & Zohaib

YR 6: Samir & Hanniyah

National Online Safety

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Dates for the Diary

School holiday
All Day
from 27 Oct until 31 Oct
27
October
Kids Matter in Orchard
9:00am – 10:00am
from 16 Sep and on Tuesday each week until 11 Nov
28
October
Ready, Steady, Grow toddler group in the Orchard
9:15am – 10:15am
from 12 Sep 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
31
October
School Open
All Day
03
November
Kids Matter in Orchard
9:00am – 10:00am
from 16 Sep and on Tuesday each week until 11 Nov
04
November
School Nurse will be in the parent cafe today
All Day
05
November
Parent Cafe
9:00am – 10:00am
05
November
Ready, Steady, Grow toddler group in the Orchard
9:15am – 10:15am
from 12 Sep 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
07
November
B Safe Event for YR 6
All Day
10
November
Remembrance Day
All Day
11
November
Y6 To Bradford Live for Bradford Music Service Event - extravaganza 2025
All Day
11
November
Kids Matter in Orchard
9:00am – 10:00am
from 16 Sep and on Tuesday each week until 11 Nov
11
November
Parent Cafe
9:00am – 10:00am
12
November
Ready, Steady, Grow toddler group in the Orchard
9:15am – 10:15am
from 12 Sep 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
14
November
School closed
All Day
17
November

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 

Additional Articles

01 Oct 2025
Reading Eggs

Please encourage your child to login and engage with their Reading Eggs account - this is where teachers set homework on spelling.

Read more
17 Oct 2025
T&A First Class Photo
Keep an eye out for a special photograph of our Reception children!
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17 Oct 2025
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! 
Read more