<![CDATA[News Feed - Latest News - St Christophers Academy]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D28%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:26:09 GMT Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:26:09 GMT <![CDATA[ St Christophers Academy rated Good in all areas by Ofsted ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=130 St Christophers Academy has been rated Good in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection. ]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:13:46 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=130 <![CDATA[ Hundreds of thousands of parents can now access 15 hours funded childcare - how to apply ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=134 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:26:09 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ Over half a million more children to get free school meals from Sept 26 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=133 Press release

Over half a million more children to get free school meals

New entitlement to free school meals for all children in household on Universal Credit.

]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 10:12:50 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=133 <![CDATA[ Friday news ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=132 Our weekly newsletter is now available to view via your email inbox or the school website

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 16:02:08 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=132 <![CDATA[ VE Day 80th Anniversary ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=131 Children are invited to wear red, white and blue on Thursday 8th May to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 14:45:54 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=131 <![CDATA[ St Christophers in lights! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=129 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:49:22 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=129 <![CDATA[ Tech free Christmas ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=128 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:45:43 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=128 <![CDATA[ Former pupils coffee morning ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=127 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:34:21 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=127 <![CDATA[ Open Days! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=126 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:31:20 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=126 <![CDATA[ Open Days! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=125 Come and visit us on our open days!

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:59:32 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=125 <![CDATA[ New Breakfast/Afterschool Phone Number ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=124 Fri, 8 Nov 2024 11:20:03 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=124 <![CDATA[ After School Clubs from 5th Nov ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=123 Mon, 4 Nov 2024 16:11:09 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=123 <![CDATA[ Art Club moves to Monday ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=122 Art club is now every Monday 3:30-4:30pm

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:05:20 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Fully funded (Free) school support courses ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=121 Have you considered applying for a role within our trust but worried you don't have the qualification?, would term time and school hours provide you with a better work life balance?  'Studysmart' are providing fully funded, free courses.  

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:01:06 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ Who can deal with my questions? ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=120 Who do I contact if I have a question?

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:54:54 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=120 <![CDATA[ Parking ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=119 Parking at school drop off and pick up

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:36:38 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=119 <![CDATA[ Should I keep my child off school? ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=118 Guidance for childhood illness 

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:02:11 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=118 <![CDATA[ School Shoes ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=117 Please ensure your child is wearing school shoes as part of the school uniform.  Trainers are only for PE.

]]> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:23:51 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=117 <![CDATA[ Summer activities in Dunstable ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=116 A range of activities taking place across Dunstable this summer holiday  for children and young people up to the age of 19 (25 SEND) The activities are being organised and funded by Dunstable Town Council Youth and Community Team.

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:22:55 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ Places where kids eat free (or for £1) during the summer holidays ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=115 Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes where kids can eat free during the UK 2024 school holidays.  Supermarket cafes, chain restaurants and food venues all around the UK are offering the 'Kids Eat Free' of £1 deal during the school holidays.

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:20:42 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=115 <![CDATA[ Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=114 Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to https://schools.scholastic.co.uk/st-christophers-lu5/digital-book-club to browse the latest books and order online.

For every £1 you spend on this month’s Book Club, our school will earn 20p in Scholastic Rewards.

Please place your order online by September 7th, 2024.

]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:05:19 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=114 <![CDATA[ Priory Church Yr 3 & 4 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=112 The children have left for Priory Church! See here for collection details

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:46 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ Year 5 & 6 Stem Trip ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=111 The children are having a fantastic time at the Stem Centre

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:57:11 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=111 <![CDATA[ Leavers Hoodies Year 6 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=110 Leavers hoodies now available to buy online link below

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:05:56 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=110 <![CDATA[ Easter Disco 21st March ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=109 School Disco for all children to be held on 21st March 2024

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:37:33 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=109 <![CDATA[ Book Fair ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=108 Its that time again!  

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:33:51 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=108 <![CDATA[ Get free childcare if you're working ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=107 Many parents will be entitled to 15 and 30 hours of free childcare.  To find out if you are eligible and how to claim click the link below.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:02:17 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=107 <![CDATA[ Vacancy! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=106 We are looking to recruit Nursery/Preschool practioners (Level 3)  within our Early Years Setting 

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:24:27 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ Happy BBC Children in Need Day ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=105 We are celebrating children in need day 

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:26:33 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=105 <![CDATA[ Happy Diwali ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=104 The children have helped decorate the school reception area for Diwali..we think it looks amazing!

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:40:55 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=104 <![CDATA[ Book Fair Opens 23rd November ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=103 Our Scholastic Book Fair opens next Thursday 23rd November 

Books can be purchased after school outside the main office until Tuesday 5th December

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:22:56 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=103 <![CDATA[ Christmas Gift Shop ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=102 Donations open after half term

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:25:11 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=102 <![CDATA[ Non Uniform Day 20/10/23 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=101 Friday 20th October is a non-uniform day.  Please bring £1 donation

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:52:42 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ St Christophers Book Club! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=100 Our new Scholastic Book Club is up and running! .

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:21:39 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=100 <![CDATA[ Christmas Fund Raising Project ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=99 We are delighted to be working with Cauliflower cards this year to raise funds for our school with this fun Christmas project!

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:51:46 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=99 <![CDATA[ Families Bedfordshire Magazine ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=98 Here you will find the link to families bedfordshire magazine

]]> Mon, 3 Jul 2023 09:37:30 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=98 <![CDATA[ Second Hand School Uniform ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=93 Our second hand school uniform shop is now open!

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:49:44 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=93 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2022 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=91 What an amazing turn out for our World Book Day event this week!

]]> Fri, 4 Mar 2022 12:17:58 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Donations for Ukraine ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=90 We are collecting items to be delivered to the Ukrainian refugees in Poland. 

]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2022 11:18:08 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ It's coming home! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=87 To celebrate England reaching the final of Euro 2020 we are having a red & white non-uniform day on Friday 9th July

]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 15:47:06 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Track and Trace ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=82 If your child tests positive for Covid19 between 18th December and 24th December please complete a track and trace form.  This will enable us to keep a record and inform any contacts within the school community who may need to isolate.  We will also send this informaton on to the local authority and Public Health England.

Please complete the attached form and send via email to rtootell@bestacademies.org.uk

]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:18:31 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ Admissions Consultation Sept 2022 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=81 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:40:29 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Starting School 2021 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=80 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:06:41 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ School place admissions ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=79 We have received an increasing amount of interest in starting school places for 2021 and Nursery applications. We are happy to help with applications and have now included the link in our website.  We have spaces in our Nursery for age 2+ and can provide tours virtually or face to face. 

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:00:17 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Rainbows often follow..... ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=78 Rainbows often follow art installation

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:37:18 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ Poppy Appeal 2020 ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=77 Thank you for your kind donations

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:16:36 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Water Resistance Experiments in 5HS ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=75 Not sure it's possible to travel onthese boats but year 5 certainly had fun learning about water resistance whilst making them. 

]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 17:03:16 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Harvest Food Donations Welcome ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=74 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:33:13 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Flipped Learning in 6DL! ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=73 Year 6 have been experimenting with a new way of learning in school. 

]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 15:44:43 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Budding Geologists in 3AM ]]> https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=72 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 16:04:20 GMT https://www.stchristophersacademy.org/news/?pid=28&nid=1&storyid=72