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ISSUE 110 - 6th March 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a busy week it has been!

 

Photographs

All the children who were in school on Wednesday have had their photographs taken, you should have received information via your child on how to order the photographs if you would like them.

 

World Book Day

On Thursday we celebrated World Book Day.  We had a very special collective worship - 'The Masked Reader', some of the teachers had read stories in disguise and we had to guess who they were before the big reveal!  Who knew dinosaurs could read so well.

 

Special Visitors

This week we have also hosted some special visitors from Broughton-in-Furness CE Primary School, Cumbria!  Children in years 5 and 6 from the school have come to us as part of a developing cultural exchange programme.  The children have been teamed up with a group of St Stephen's pupils.  They have spent time exploring Bradford including a visit to the Science and Media Museum, the local mosque and an overnight stay at St Stephen's Church.  It has been great getting to know each other and a lot of fun!  St Stephen's pupils will be going to visit Broughton-in-Furness CE Primary later in the school year.

 

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

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

School News & Blog

06 Mar 2026
YR 5 Science
Year 5 have been looking at how we can separate mixtures, including using filter paper, sieving, using tweezers and even using our hands.
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06 Mar 2026
YR 2 World Book Day
This week, we retold the story of Return by Aaron Becker.
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06 Mar 2026
World Book Day
“Who is behind the mask?” was the question on everyone’s lips today as we celebrated a fantastic World Book Day in school! 📚✨
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06 Mar 2026
YR 2 Maths
This week in Maths, Year 2 have been learning about length and height.
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06 Mar 2026
Reception World Book Day
Today we celebrated World Book Day and had such a magical time exploring the book 📕 Return.
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06 Mar 2026
YR 1 Book Blanket
Year 1 introduced new books that we will be keeping in our book corner!
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05 Mar 2026
YR 6 WW2 Themed DT
Year 6 have been looking at the impact that rationing had on life and cooking during WW2.
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05 Mar 2026
YR 1 English
We have enjoyed recreating the story ‘Return’ for World Book Day.
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04 Mar 2026
The Masked Readers
For World Book Day, some of our staff have disguised themselves, read a passage from a book, and even changed their voices! 📚🎭
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04 Mar 2026
Sycamore Hub
Children in Sycamore Hub enjoyed making things for World Book Day.
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03 Mar 2026
YR 1 Phonics
Year 1 enjoyed learning their new phonics sounds this week and applying these to their writing!
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03 Mar 2026
Reception
Reception have been loving the sunshine!
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02 Mar 2026
Fun Down on the Farm! 🌾🚜
This week our nursery children have been busy learning all about farms!
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This week’s attendance and punctuality

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Willow Recognition Winners:

Rec: Muaz & Abur

YR 1: Anabia & Abdullah

YR 2: M.Sabary, L'maya & Zain

 

Sycamore Recognition Winners:

YR 3: Azaan

YR 4: Safa

YR 5: Latin

YR 6: Muzammil

 

National Online Safety

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Watch Jessie & Friends

watch episode 2

 

Children are accessing technology and the internet at a younger age than ever before. It’s never too early to talk to your child about what they do online and who to tell if they come across anything online that makes them feel worried, scared or sad.

Jessie & Friends is a series of three animations that follow the adventures of Jessie, Tia and Mo as they begin to navigate the online world, watching videos, sharing pictures and playing games.

Dates for the Diary

Y6 RESIDENTIAL PARENTS MEETING
All Day
10
March
SEN Cafe- School Nurse
All Day
11
March
Toddler Group 10:30-12:30
10:30am – 12:30pm
13
March
Year 3 & 4 Brushathon this week
All Day
16
March
Toddler Group 10:30-12:30
10:30am – 12:30pm
20
March
Eid Parties
All Day
23
March
Toddler Group 10:30-12:30
10:30am – 12:30pm
27
March
School holiday
All Day
from 30 Mar until 06 Apr
30
March
Toddler Group 10:30-12:30
10:30am – 12:30pm
10
April
Toddler Group 10:30-12:30
10:30am – 12:30pm
17
April
Toddler Group 10:30-12:30
10:30am – 12:30pm
24
April

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