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ISSUE 98 - 7th November 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Welcome back!  We hope you had a good half term break.

 

Remembrance

Next Tuesday, 11th November, we will be gathering as a school to observe Remembrance and remember all those who have lost their lives around the world in the pursuit for peace.  We will have a special Collective Worship on Tuesday morning, and the children will be learning more about why we observe Armistice Day in their history lessons.  If they would like to buy a poppy they are available to purchase from Sycamore office.

 

Y6 Extravaganza

On Tuesday 11th November, year 6 will be heading to Bradford Live for a special world record breaking musical attempt.  Schools across the region have been invited to join the Bradford Music & Arts Service, and BBC Radio Leeds choir Bantam of the Opera, in attempting to set new world records for the ‘Largest Air-Drumming Session’ and ‘Largest Body Percussion Lesson’ at Bradford Live on November 11.  The event is part of Bradford's UK City of Culture celebrations.  Check next week's newsletter to see if they broke the record!

 

Leave of Absence

As per Bradford and national guidelines, absences other than for illness can NOT be authorised, and may lead to a penalty fine issued by Bradford Council.  However, for any absence from school other than illness, a Leave of Absence form must be completed.  These are now completed online via this link: 

Bradford Schools Term-Time Child/Children Absence Request Form

 

Pupil Passwords

If you need to collect your child during the school day, or have arranged for another adult to collect them, please ensure you or they know the password you have provided us with.  

 

School Closure - Advanced Notice

Please be aware school is closed to all pupils on Monday 17th November for a training day.  We will re-open as normal on Tuesday 18th November.

 

Have a lovely weekend, 

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


This week’s attendance and punctuality

Nursery

Weavers: 83%

Reception

Spinners: 92%

Twisters: 94%

Year 1

Delius: 89%

Hockney: 96%

Year 2

Forster: 94%

Lister: 97%

Year 3  

Bronte: 96%

Haworth: 90%

Year 4  

McMillan: 89%

Priestley: 96%

Year 5  

Salt: 96%

Jowett: 92%

Year 6  

Appleton: 97%

Cartwright: 95%

 

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Nursery

Morning: Chani

Afternoon: Mariam

Reception

Spinners: Sayyidah & Mazeedah

Twisters: Jasleen & Zand

Year 1

Delius: Lamme & Milan

Hockney: Riad & Hafsah

Year 2

Forster: Luciano & Carter

Lister: Anaayah & Omoyoma

Year 3  

Bronte: Aria & M.Mudassar

Haworth: Austin & Kelil

Year 4  

McMillan: Isaac & Santiago

Priestley: Luke & Amelia

Year 5  

Salt: M.Faisal & Ruqayya

Jowett: Ameera & Manha

Year 6  

Appleton: Ayaan & Hana

Cartwright: Reham & Laura

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Willow Recognition Winners:

Rec: Zimal

YR 1: Essa K

YR 2: Jassmina

 

Sycamore Recognition Winners:

YR 3: Hareem

YR 4: Mariam

YR 5: Ameera

YR 6: Ruqayya

 

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Dates for the Diary

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
School Open
All Day
18
November
Parent Cafe
9:00am – 10:00am
19
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
21
November
Parent Cafe
9:00am – 10:00am
26
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
28
November
Parent Cafe
9:00am – 10:00am
03
December
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
05
December