Dear Parents and Carers,

This week we have had several visitors to school including Bradford Bulls who delivered a whole school collective worship to tell the children about their sport and the importance of staying active; and year 5 took part in a very interesting workshop about renewable energy and electric cars.

Next week, year 1 Delius children will be visiting a local synagogue as part of the RE curriculum (Hockney are visiting the week after), and year 5 Salt class are visiting Bagshaw Museum in Batley to learn more about the Ancient Egyptians.  Jowett class will be going to the museum on 12^th February for the same experience.  Look out for information about their visits in next week's newsletter.

Advanced Notice

Learning Reviews 11^th and 12^th February 

Learning Reviews will take place on Wednesday 11^th and Thursday 12^th February.  We will be using the Arbor app again for booking.  The booking window opens on Monday 26^th January at 9:30.  Please look out for the notification in your app and book your appointments.

Leave of Absence Request

A reminder that as a school we have to follow local and national guidance around term time absence.  Therefore, requests for leave of absence/extended leave will not be authorised and absences of 10 sessions or more may result in a fine.  These fines are issued by Bradford Council, not the school.

We hope you all have a lovely weekend.

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