bridgend christian school prospectus

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59-63 High Street, Laleston, Bridgend, CF32 0HL

Tel: 01656 768028

www.bridgendchristianschool.co.uk


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Bridgend Christian School Prospectus

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCHOOL CREED 3

CONTACT DETAILS 4

HISTORY 5

VISION STATEMENT 5

MISSIO N STATEMENT 5

WHAT THE B IBLE SA YS ABO UT EDUCATION: 5

SCHOOL OBJECTIVES 6

THE SCHOOL DAY (TIMETABLE) 7

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING 8

THE A.C.E. SYSTEM 9

CHRISTIAN CURRICULUM 10

LEVELS OF CURRICULUM 11

THE CURRICULUM STAGES 12Pre-school (usually for children 3-5 y ears) 12

ABC'S (usually for children 4-6 years) 12Junior (usually 6-11 yea rs) 13

Senior (usually 11 years t o graduation) 14

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 15THE ICCE CERTIFICATES AND THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK 17

EXPANDED CURRICULUM 19

ADMISSIONS PO LICY 20

ENGLISH AS A SECO ND LANGUAGE 21

SPECIAL NEEDS 21

CAREERS 21

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY 21

INCENTIVE POLICY 22

Demerits 22

Merits 22

BULLYING POLICY 23

SEX EDUCATION 23

USE OF WELSH 23

SECURITY POLICY 23

STATEMENT OF FAITH 24

FEES 25

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT 26

UNIFORM 27


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SCHOOL CREED

This is our schoolLet peace dwell here

Let the room be full of

contentmentLet love abide hereLove of one anotherLove of mankind

Love of life itself and

Love of GodLet us rememberThat as many hands build

a houseSo many hearts make a

school


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Your word is a lamp to my feet

And a light to my path

CONTACT DETAILS59-63 High Street

LalestonBridgendCF32 0HL

TeI: 01656 768028

e-mail: [email protected]

www.bridgendchristianschool.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1101632

Bridgend Christian School is committed to the belief that learning rather thanteaching is the vital issue in education and that learning must be based on

biblical rather than secular principles.


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HISTORY

In the 1980's 2 churches in Bridgend started Christian schools using the A.C.E. (Accelerated

Christian Education) curriculum. Both schools thrived and saw a great benefit in the lives ofthe children. In 1997 the schools amalgamated to form Bridgend Christian School affiliatedto C.E.E. (Christian Education Europe), who provides A.C.E. curriculum to schools inEurope.

'All your children will be taught by the Lord,and great will be your children's peace'

Isaiah 54:13

VISION STATEMENT

To train our students to grow to respect the things that God has revealed in the Bible andthe world around them. To be a blessing and an asset to the community.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a complete curriculum that has as its objective the spiritual, moral, social and

cultural welfare of its students as well as their academic advancement, based on biblicalrather than secular principles.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT EDUCATION:

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.'Proverbs 22:6

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.' Psalm 111:10

'. . . bringing them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.'Ephesians 6:4


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SCHOOL OBJECTIVES

1. Bridgend Christian School seeks to provide the best possible course of academicstudy, which will enable each student to achieve his/her maximum potential.2. The school will provide opportunities, by teaching and example, for each student to: Come to know Jesus as Saviour and Lord Achieve a high level of Christian maturity and a deeper commitment to Jesus Become more effective in their Christian witness3. The school will emphasise the uniqueness and individuality of each student and help

them to properly respond to God, themselves and others.

4. The school will help develop confidence and individual God-given talents andcreative abilities, in each student.

5. The school aims to promote self-discipline by training students to be consistent,appreciative and responsible in attitude, character and actions.

6. The school will help any student that has had an inadequate or interruptededucational background to get back on 'course', with individual diagnosis and a goodacademic foundation, to overcome any 'gaps' in learning.

7. The school will help each student learn how to honour God by meeting their dailyGod-given responsibilities.

8. The school will provide counseling for any student as the need arises.9. The school will encourage students to actively engage and serve their local

communities.


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SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING

Bridgend Christian School has 4 full-time and 2 part-time staff (A.C.E. trained) to supervisethe student's learning:

Mrs Helen James Senior HeadMrs Martina Satherley-Bell Senior SupervisorMr Simon Dalton Senior SupervisorMiss Shauna Greig Senior Supervisor

Mrs Linda Duckett Primary Head

Other part-time staff bring with them a wide range of skills and abilities as needed. All staff

qualifications are recorded in the school's Staff Policy and is available at any time from theHead Teachers.

Supervisors and Monitors are A.C.E. trained.Everyone has had a Safeguarding check.The school is inspected by C.E.E. Inspectors and has been awarded 'Model School Status'The school is also inspected by ESTYN as is the case with all schools in Wales.

Proprietor: School Board

The School Board is made up of teaching staff, parents and Church leaders. Students maymake representations at any time.

The Prayer Team responds to the school's prayer requests and is led by Robert James(01656 655635).

The school is a registered charity no. 1101632.


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THE A.C.E. SYSTEM

The A.C.E. curriculum is academically sound

IndividualisedEach child has had unique experiences, has capabilities, interests and current needs. TheACE curriculum is designed to facilitate learning through self-instructional materials enablinga student with varied abilities to advance academically in all subjects. He will then realise hishighest potential.

AchievementPeople thrive on achievement. It is a vital, motivating factor. You can teach facts and give

information but learning involves desire for knowledge. This system rewards success inacademic achievement. No fast student is held back and no slow student has to keep upwith children his own age. Both can succeed.

MotivationProfessional guidance provides control and inspiration. The teacher as an advisor, supervisorand friend is there to stimulate co-operation, to inspire and motivate maximum learning andto encourage respect for leadership.

THE A.C.E. curriculum is Christian

Bible CentredEducation is about life and the Bible is the 'Book of Life', providing the framework to allhuman relationships and principles of teaching. It is the basis of the school's curriculum. TheACE curriculum presents a learning and social profile that are totally Christian. Humanismand the 'new' morality, along with 'post-modern' ethics are refuted and replaced with theabsolute standards of right and wrong, based on scriptural principles.


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CHRISTIAN CURRICULUM

The ACE curriculum has been produced by teachers and writers with higher degrees and

wide classroom experience. The principle of ACE is that, if a school is Christian based, thenthe curriculum must be Christian based. All the materials are in harmony with a biblicalworldview.

The ACE curriculum is based on success

Learning, not failureChildren do not come to school as failures. If a child is placed in an academic situation

beyond his capability there is a real danger of his becoming conscious of failure. This leadsto frustration, which may lead him to act irresponsibly, aggressively or to 'drop out' of thelearning process.

Discipline problems in the classroom and a high rate of absenteeism result from frustrationsarising from academic failure. The ACE system minimises academic failure throughindividualised learning where the child is encouraged and motivated to reach his highestpotential.

SuccessReal success in life is fulfilling God's will. Academic learning and a high sense of Christianvalues can be attained through Christian Education.


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LEVELS OF CURRICULUM

Advancement to new information is not permitted until testing shows that the student hasthoroughly understood all the material in the previous PACE. capable students can advancewithout being held back by those who need more time to assimilate information.

The academic staff are released by this method to devote more time to each student, asthey work at their own speed on PACES at the right level for their ability.

If a student is unable to solve a problem, he/she can request help from their supervisor, whowill help him/her find an answer to the problem. Since this instruction takes place privatelyin the student's own 'office' there are no embarrassing moments in front of the whole classand the student is free to learn.


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THE CURRICULUM STAGES

Pre-school (usually for children 3-5 years)

At Bridgend Christian School we believe that a young child's first introduction to schoolshould be fun, where he/she can learn social skills, the wonder of God's creation and thereality of His love, as well as learning to read and write. The Pre-school curriculum is ayear's course, full of activities, songs and fun learning activities. We use a phonics basedmethod because it is a proven learning method to help children learn to read faster andbetter than those who do not.

The children have their own full colour workbooks of animal and Bible stories which helpdevelop hand eye co-ordination and visual perception, sequencing skills, auditory processing

and spatial awareness. For children of this young age this Pre-school course takes placeduring a morning session only. A Progress Report enables parents to be aware of theirchild's progress.

ABC'S (usually for children 4-6 years)

The ABC'S course is a multi-sensory phonetic 'Learning to Read' course designed toprepare the child for the individualised instruction of the school curriculum. The 'Learningto Read' course itself takes about 15 weeks and is full of fun with many activities, songs and

animal and Bible stories to help the child learn letter sounds, alphabetic sequence and wordrelationships.

Your child is also helped in their physical and Christian character development throughthese activities. When the 'Learning to Read' course is completed each child is introducedto the basic school curriculum. They use workbooks called PACES in Maths, English, SocialStudies (History and Geography readers), Science and Wordbuilding (spelling). Your child istaught the responsibility to set work goals each day and enjoy the success of completingthem, thus building their confidence and self-esteem. A Progress Report shows your child'sprogress through the 'Learning to Read' course and the first foundational year in school.


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Junior (usually 6-11 years)

The basic curriculum for all students has six core subjects:

Mathematics

English Grammar Social Studies (History and Geography) Science Word Building (spelling) Creative Writing and Literature

These subjects are presented as small workbooks called PACES. They enable each studentto master the information for themselves at their own personal rate. There is a test at theend of each PACE. This enables the Supervisor to plot each child's progress which is thengiven to parents as a Progress Report. In this way each student is personally assessed.

Biblical truths permeate the ACE curriculum so the students benefit both in terms ofacademic training and character development.

The information in each PACE follows on from what the student learned in the previousPACE. In this way each student adds to their store of knowledge. PACES allow students toprogress steadily through the curriculum, building a firm base of knowledge.

This acquired knowledge is then used and extended in the 'project' lessons in theafternoons. There are many varied activities including Art and Crafts, Music, Writing skills,

Performing skills, Practical Maths and Science and Sports skills.


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Senior (usually 11 years to graduation)

All students work through the basic curriculum. When PACE 1085 is reached the student

begins to earn credits towards their International Certificate of Christian Education(I.C.C.E.)

The I.C.C.E. board was set up in response to the need for an alternative to secularexamination systems. It is based on the A.C.E. curriculum, which has been used in BritishChristian schools for more than three decades.

At this level students can begin to choose from over 30 additional courses, for example: Art Business Studies Computer Studies (ECDL) Additional Science French Spanish English Literature Church History and Bible Studies Government and History Auto-Mechanics Music Theory Speech Home Economics


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INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE of CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

What is the ICCE?

The International Certificate of Christian Education is a Christian alternative to secularqualifications and is gaining increasing acceptance by employers and universities in the UKand elsewhere. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) UKQualifications Handbook includes details of both the ICCE and its forerunner, the NCSCand in 2009 the International QH will also include details of the ICCE.

UK NARIC has issued a statement comparing the ICCE Advanced level to the CambridgeInternational Examination A levels.

The certificate and transcript are presented in a smart folder entitled Record ofAchievement for Christian Education. This includes an explanation of the ACE programmeas well as space for other achievements and experiences and a Personal Statement by thestudent.

Six levels of certificate are offered:

ICCE Basic CertificateThis is designed for pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities and requires 48 PACEs ineach core subject at any level. It has flexible graduation requirements to meet the needs of

the individual.

ICCE Foundation CertificateThis is for lower achieving pupils or those who join the ACE programme late. It is only forthose who are not progressing any further. It requires 7.5 units at ACE level 8, includingone option.

ICCE General CertificateThis is for pupils of average ability. It requires a further 6.5 units at ACE level 9 plus twopieces of coursework and three options.

ICCE Intermediate CertificateThis is designed for above average pupils. It requires a further 7 units at ACE level 10 plus 3pieces of coursework.

ICCE Advanced CertificateThis is designed for the most able pupils and requires a further six courses at ACE levels 11

and 12 and three pieces of coursework. The Standard or a Bias course of study may befollowed.


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THE ICCE CERTIFICATES AND THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

In 2000, the Government announced a new framework that would include all qualificationsissued by awarding bodies in the UK. The National Qualifications Framework (NQF)includes NVQ, GNVQ, GCSE, AS, A2, AEA and many other awards.

We cannot claim direct equivalency with any secular qualification. The following tableshows approximate similarity. Students are readily accepted for college with the Foundationor General Certificate (ICCE) and into Universities with the Advanced Certificate andsometime only the Intermediate Certificate.

Comparison of ICCE qualifications as published by the NQF

NQF Levelof

Qualification

England & Wales StateExams

(Scotland & I reland have different

system s for leveling awards)

ICCE

8 Doctorate (PHD)7 Masters Degree6 Bachelors Degree5 Diploma of Higher Education

4 Certificate of Higher Education3 A LevelWelsh Baccalaureate

AS Level

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE(Similar to 3 A levels)

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE(Similar to 1-2 A or AS levels)

2 Long Course GCSE (A* - C) GENERAL CERTIFICATE(Similar to 9 long course GCSE A* -

C)

1 Short Course GCSE FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE

(Similar to 7 short course GCSE)Entry Certificate of Achievement BASIC

It is difficult to be any clearer on making comparisons simply because the curricula aredifferent. Therefore it makes more sense to see ACE curriculum as a separate entity andfree students to do their best within it.Many parents have chosen Christian Education because they recognise that they have aresponsibility under God to ensure that their child fulfils his or her destiny and calling. Theywant to ensure that their children have a Christian world-view and a personal understandingof Biblical morality. The I.C.C.E. Board has been set up to assist in these responsibilities.


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Please note that none of the I.C.C.E. Certificates are age related and are awarded only whena student has completed all elements of the course.

Please ask to see the Handbook if you require more detailed information on the I.C.C.E.

Certificates.

Achievement CertificateIf a student does not register with the I.C.C.E. Board for a certificate, an AchievementCertificate can be issued by the school, documenting the student's work completed andcontributions made to the school and community.

A syllabus is available from the school on request for Levels 1 - 7 and Levels 8 - 13. It isreferred to as scope and sequence.


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EXPANDED CURRICULUM

Using an individualised curriculum in no way limits a student's development in working in

groups and becoming confident and sensitive in relating to others.

There are many opportunities in school for additional Art and Music sessions, PracticalScience and Maths, IT, Singing Lessons, Discussion Groups, School Trips etc.

We make weekly use of the indoor and outdoor facilities at Bridgend Recreation Centre,for our Sports Sessions.

The school makes a priority of attending the annual A.C.E Student Convention, wherestudents can participate in about 200 events. These events vary from Science Exhibits toOne-Act Plays, Athletic Events to Poetry, Writing Short Stories to Reciting, Singing to

Painting. The Convention is a 4-day event and a highlight of the school year. We also enjoyother links with A.C.E. students around the UK.

All students are encouraged to be involved in creative initiatives in the church andcommunity life of Bridgend and the communities in which the students live. Past studentshave been involved in taking a drama presentation to local primary schools and singing in theschool choir in Bridgend Centre. The style of curriculum makes it ideal to involve studentsin both short and long term mission activities, locally and abroad. The school has many linksworld-wide to help facilitate this.


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ADMISSIONS POLICY

The staff will assess each case on merit using the following guidelines:

1. Entrance is not based upon intelligence or achievement.A prospective student must not be a social, moral or physical liability to otherstudents.

2. Parents are required to attend a short training and information session before a jointdecision is reached about admission.

3. Students are only admitted following an interview with parents. Senior students willbe interviewed as well.

4. Parents and students agree to accept the school's behaviour management policy, asoutlined in this prospectus and discussed in the admissions interview.

5. All students who are admitted will take a number of academic diagnostic tests. Fromthese tests the student will be given the appropriate level of curriculum suited tohis/her needs.

6. Parents are required to attend annual Parent Conferences, to discuss their child'sprogress and future studies. In this way parents take an active part in the monitoringof their child's progress, in conjunction with the school staff The school will reporton the child's achievements in regular written reports.

7. Parents are encouraged to attend regular parents' meetings where importantinformation is given and matters discussed.

8. Parents are encouraged education and the life. The following are some suggestions:a. Individual and group prayer for school.b. Attendance at work and cleaning mornings.c. Assisting in teaching or administration in the classroom.d. Helping with transport for school events.e. Becoming a member of the school 'Vision' group.f. Supporting School Board.g. Involvement in student's career choices.

9. Supporting student's attendance at Convention.10.The school is open to Christians and non Christians who are willing to support the

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Any student with English as a second language will be assessed using the ACE Diagnostic

tests and an English Language Course may be provided, to improve language skills beforefully implementing the ACE Curriculum and the Suffolk Reading Scheme Tests. We requirefull support from the parents/guardians of these students and we will fully support thesestudents with a Reading Monitor and an Individualised Curriculum and encourage thesestudents to socialise fully to improve language skills.

SPECIAL NEEDS

As a small school at the moment, we are unable to provide a permanent S.E.N policy, butwe are happy to be contacted on an individual basis to consider that student's needs.

If we admit a student with wider additional needs, the school has the policy to implement anindividual educational plan (lEP) for that policy student. All staff will be informed to focus onthose needs and to monitor and review that plan with the student and parents on a regularbasis.

CAREERS

The school has guidance from the local Careers Office and students may attend the officewhen necessary. The Careers Officer visits the school when the student reaches theappropriate year level for a career report to be written.

We also work closely with the Link Officer between school and the local college. At schoolthere are many resources conveying careers information to the students. A member of staffoversees this area and is responsible for arranging work placements and advising on suchthings as interview techniques and writing CV's. These important issues are prayerfullyconsidered with each student. Parental involvement is essential.

BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY

Discipline plays an important part in the school life of any child and it is a condition of

admission that parents guarantee to support the staff in enforcing school rules andprocedures, as laid out in this prospectus and the Student Handbook given to every studenton enrolment.

Absence, except for illness, is not permitted without permission from the headteacher orsupervisor in charge, in response to a written application. This is a legal requirement.

A student's attitude, conversations and behaviour are to reflect Christian standards incourtesy, respect, kindness, morality, honesty, dress and general demeanour. It is the aim ofthe school that students learn to internalise God's values and recognise that He writes His

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INCENTIVE POLICY

When a person assumes greater responsibility in life he earns greater privileges. This

principle is taught through the ACE Graduated Incentive System. Rewarding achievement isa sound principle and encourages students to press on for greater achievement. Privilegesare awarded according to how hard children work and how well they behave.

From time to time students need discipline. The system of demerits, leading to a detention,helps staff control and train each student to establish good work and social habits.

Demerits

A demerit is a slip of paper stating '1 Demerit'. It is given for errors in procedure andbreaking school rules.

A 'Corrective Action Notice' (called a detention) is a yellow slip showing 3 or moredemerits and stating why they were given. Students given a Corrective Action Notice mustshow it to their parents that day, ask them to sign it and return it to their supervisor thefollowing day to serve detention in lunch break.

A 'Red Demerit' is a warning demerit to tell a student that a particular action MUST stop. Itis given for a violent/abusive action to other students or staff and will start a sequence ofevents:

1 Red Demerit - The student's parents will be informed immediately and the studentgiven detention AFTER school the following day.

2 Red Demerits In 1 week - Parents will be phoned and asked to collect their childfrom school after discussion about the offence. The appropriate action will be takenin consultation with parents.

3 Red Demerits in 1 week or regular occurrence of abusive behaviour - Procedureas above and a Parent Conference arranged immediately to discuss behaviour andappropriate action and possible withdrawal from school.

Merits

Merits are school 'currency' earned for good work and conduct and given by staff. They canbe spent in Merit Shop in Friday Lunch Break or saved for 'no uniform' days or privilegetime with parents,etc.

At Bridgend Christian School we support parents in training their children and like to workclosely with them and maintain an 'open door' policy for parents to see staff at anyappropriate time to discuss any issues that arise.


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BULLYING POLICY

At Bridgend Christian School we do not believe that bullying is an inevitable part of school

life. The supervisor in each Learning Centre sets the tone for that class and is important inproviding a supportive and stable environment for each student. All forms of bullying aretaken seriously and looked into at once. Every student is a member of the schoolcommunity and has a right to enjoy their time at school whether learning or in breakswithout the stress induced by any form of bullying.

Any parent can look at and discuss this policy and any other policy by asking a member ofstaff.

SEX EDUCATION

One of the overall aims of the school is that the students understand how much God valuesand loves them. This encourages self respect and respect for others which should underpinany sex education curriculum. We have two members of the School Board who are highlytrained and skilled in advising young people. They are committed to God's principles and usetheir own resources together with 'Care for the Family' sex education curriculum so thestudents can receive the support they need. The school will be in close communication withparents over these matters and appreciate that the home is the primary place in whichchildren are educated.

USE OF WELSH

Welsh language, culture and history are positively promoted in Bridgend Christian School.But at the moment we have limited resources to teach Welsh to the students.

SECURITY POLICY

As the school is on a main road, we are aware that we need security measures in place. Wedo have a special catch on our main gate and the smaller gate remains locked. But due toFire regulations we are unable to lock all school doors or secure the premises further.

We make all students aware of 'stranger danger' and ask parents to inform us if their child isbeing collected by anyone other than them. All Primary students are supervised until they

are collected by parents or an authorised adult.

All staff working in the school have been police checked. All Fire Procedures are in place with regular fire appliance checks and fire drills. The school has a Health and Safety Policy. All parents can access all school policies and may request them and a copy of the

Complaints Procedure at any time.

Bridgend Christian School provides academic training, in a loving, Christian

atmosphere, that enriches lives, builds character and self discipline and encourages


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Christian commitment and service.

STATEMENT OF FAITHWe Believe:1. In the One Almighty God, Creator and Sovereign Ruler of the universe eternally

existing in a Divine Trinity of three persons, God the Father, God the Son, God theHoly Spirit.

2. God's nature is one of absolute holiness, entire goodness and endless love. He isomnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent and has revealed himself through His SonJesus Christ, in whom he has invested all authority.

3. Mankind is created In God's image and endowed with free will. Disobedience byAdam and Eve, the first living beings, resulted in the lost condition of the human racei.e. separation from God's presence, the introduction of sin, sickness, total depravity

of moral being and death.4. The supreme evidence of God's love demonstrated by his incarnation through virgin

birth, voluntary suffering, atoning death and sacrifice and glorious ascension of hisSon, Jesus Christ.

5. Salvation is the undeserved gift of God obtained solely by faith in Jesus Christ. This isreceived in an attitude of humility through outward confession and repentance,acknowledgement of forgiveness for sin, justification by faith in his blood, andsanctification to a life of obedience and holiness through the Holy Spirit.

6. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are given by full inspiration of Godand are the only infallible rule of faith and conduct.

7.

In the Holy Spirit's agency for the conviction and regeneration of sinners,empowering of the saints for faith, witness and the demonstration of signs andwonders and the ordering of the Church through gifts and ministries.

8. The sacraments of bread, wine and water baptism are an outward sign of an inwardmanifestation of grate. The offering of the right hand of fellowship, laying on of handsand anointing of the sick with oil, are important In the impartation of God's blessing.

9. The church is the corporate representation of Christ here on Earth. It is called tobe:

The redeemed community of saints practically expressing the love ofGod in charitable deeds.

To evangelise the nations through the declaration of the gospel. To be salt and light in the world for the preservation of Godlystandards and practices.

10.In the existence of angelic beings created for God's purposes as ministering spirits.Before the creation of mankind, rebellion in the heavenlies resulted in one thirdserving the purposes of evil led by Lucifer, known as Satan or the Devil. The othertwo thirds remain In obedience to the rightful ruler of the cosmos.

11.In the Christian hope i.e. the imminent return to the Earth of Jesus Christ, the defeatof Satan and his angels, the abolition of evil and the universal establishment of thevisible Kingdom of God.

12.In the future judgement of mankind, the endless happiness of the saved and theeternal punishment of the lost.


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FEES

Registration Fee 25.00

School Fees 180.00 per month, per student (over 12 months). Payable on thefirst day of each month

Fees are payable by Standing Order only.

Please note: Efficient payment of school fees is a parents' fundamental responsibility toschool and is essential for school to run effectively. Any difficulties with the payment of feesneeds to be discussed immediately with the school treasurer. Failure to contact theTreasurer and non-payment of fees, will result in your child having to leave the school.Overdue fees will remain due as will 3 months fees which is the usual notice period. Incases of hardship such as redundancy, the school will endeavour to assist by allowing

rescheduling of payments if necessary, but cannot offer any reduction in the total amountdue as the budget is very tight.

Withdrawing a child from schoolIf you wish to remove your child from the school, then 3 months fees will be due,commencing the month after the child leaves.

Extras:Convention Fees Approx. 250 per student per year

ECDL Approx. 25 RegistrationApprox. 70 for 7 module exams (10 per term)Exams are free for students 16+

I.C.C.E Approx. 150 Registration with the Certificate Board15 for each certificate once students reach PACE 1085

Sports 2.00 per student per week


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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

School fees are comparatively low as the staff work for very low wages and families areactively involved in school life. This includes: teaching, administration, cleaning, transporting.supervision of children at break times, etc.

Crucially, your involvement in school life strengthens the relationships between people andfosters the family atmosphere that we all value so much.


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UNIFORM

At Bridgend Christian School we expect every student to reflect high standards of dress. As

all students have similar uniform we ask that the student's initials are on each item.

JUNIORSGIRL 'S UNIFORMBlue poloshirt with school logo Navy sweatshirt with school logoBlack trousers or skirt (knee length) Black school shoesBlack or flesh coloured tights or plain black, grey or white socks

BOY'S UNIFORMBlue poloshirt with school logo Navy sweatshirt with school logo

Black trousers Plain black, grey or white socksBlack school shoes

SENIORSGIRL 'S UNIFORMWhite shirt with school tie Black sweatshirt with school logoBlack trousers or skirt (knee length) Black school shoesBlack or flesh coloured tights or plain black, grey or white socks

BOY'S UNIFORMWhite shirt with school tie Black sweatshirt with school logoBlack trousers Plain black, grey or white socksBlack school shoes

In the Winter Term if any student needs an extra layer because of the cold they may wear aplain black or navy jacket or fleece over their uniform.

JUNIORS & SENIORS SPORTS UNIFORMBlue poloshirt with school logoPlain loose-fitting black or navy shorts (knee length for Convention)Plain black or navy jogging trousers or tracksuitPlain black, navy or white trainersPlain white socks (trainer socks may be worn)

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