Grafton Primary School

Bulletin

12th December 2025

Quote of the week from Mrs Bana

“Winter is a time to pause, reflect, and renew.” – Unknown

I was happy this week to be in the company of a few pupils who made the wrong choices in the playground, owned up to the behaviour and reflected on how they would do things differently next time. Sometimes our young people say and do things which are not following our school values and it is important that they recognise that by pausing, reflecting and starting anew. Thank you for your support in encouraging your child to do the right thing.

📢Important End-of-Term Information

Last Day of Term:

Friday, 19th December.
School finishes at 12:30pm.
Children should wear full school uniform.👕👖

Nursery Last Day:

Thursday, 18th December.🌟

Return to School:

Children return on Tuesday, 6th January.📅

Clubs Update – End of Term:🎉

All after-school clubs have now finished for the term.

Breakfast Club Reminder:🍽️

Breakfast club will continue as normal.
Children attending should arrive at the usual times.

This is the final bulletin for this half term. Next week, a half-termly newsletter will be sent with key updates, highlights from different classes and year groups. 📰✨

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. The children have worked hard, and we are very proud of their achievements. ⭐👏

Wishing everyone a restful and happy holiday break. ❄️💫

OPAL - Playground 🚸🌈

We are pleased to announce the installation of our brand-new roadway in the playground! 🛣️🎉

This exciting addition will create a fantastic space where children can safely enjoy a variety of wheeled play activities, helping to develop their balance, coordination, and confidence. 🛴🚲

To help us make the most of this new area, we need your support! 🙏

We are kindly asking for donations of any unused or unwanted scooters or tricycles 🛴🛵 that your family may no longer need.

Giving these items a new home at school will allow more children to enjoy the roadway and take part in active, imaginative play.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support! 🌟

At Grafton Primary School, we uphold high expectations for attendance from Nursery upwards because every day in school truly counts. Regular attendance is vital for children’s learning, wellbeing, and long-term progress, and even short periods of missed time can disrupt their development.

We remind all families that any leave of absence during term time must be requested in advance using the form available on our school website. In line with national guidance, term-time leave is rarely authorised and will only be approved in genuinely exceptional circumstances.

Please note that unauthorised absences may lead to a penalty notice being issued to parents or carers. Thank you for working with us to ensure every child benefits from full and consistent attendance.

ClubsComplete – After School & Wraparound Care at Grafton Primary School 🎉

We’re excited to launch brand-new after school clubs at Grafton Primary School from Monday 12th January! Our fully trained, enthusiastic team provides high-quality extracurricular care across the UK. 👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫

📢 Bookings Now Open!

After School “Activity” Club 🎨⚽ 3:20–4:20pm

Mon–Thu: £5
Fri: £6

Weekly Activities

Mon: Arts & Crafts / Nature Detectives
Tue: Gardening / Street Dance
Wed: Drama / Homework
Thu: MadLabs / Chess
Fri: Station Games

Care Package 🧃🍽️

3:20–5:20pm (Mon–Thu) – £11 per session, includes food & drink.

Awaiting Ofsted Registration:
When approved → 3:20–5:45pm, £13 per session, childcare vouchers/TFC accepted.

🍝 Food & Activities

Daily nutritious meals (e.g., pasta, jacket potatoes, spaghetti on toast, crumpet pizzas) with water/juice. Children can join adult-led activities or enjoy free-play areas including construction, craft and quiet corners.

💳 Payments

Bookings payable at time of booking
Ad-hoc bookings available up to 3 hours before
Card payments accepted
Childcare vouchers/TFC only after Ofsted approval

📝 Important Notes & Safeguarding

Cancel/amend up to 24 hours before for automatic credit
After 24 hours: no refunds/credits
Last-minute or office-managed bookings: £5 admin fee
Unwell? Please cancel online
Children must be pre-booked; unbooked arrivals incur a £5 fee
Each account must list 4 guardians
All staff are DBS checked

🔗 Booking Link

Secure your child’s place:
https://myclub.clubscomplete.co.uk/settings/grafton-primary-school

📱 Join Our Facebook Group

Get updates, reminders & photos:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/826758766998331

📞 Contact Us

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
📞 01530 412750
📧 admin@clubscomplete.co.uk
For after-hours queries, call the setting phone.

Alongside ClubsComplete sessions, we are also pleased to share that we will be running our own sports and Choir clubs from 3:20-4:20pm. Please find the schedule below:

Monday – Gymnastics - Years 1&2
Tuesday – Choir - Years 3-6
Wednesday – Football – Years 3&4
Thursday – Boys’ Football – Years 5&6
Friday – Girls’ Football – Years 3–6

More information will follow how to book above clubs.

Thank You from Marks Gate Community Food Hub

A very big thank you to Grafton School parents and pupils who have kindly donated to our Marks Gate Community Food Club. It will make our residents' Christmas more joyful to receive some extra goodies.

A photograph attached of our two food cupboards that are now fully stocked. The cupboards were totally empty, and it has been so disheartening that we had nothing extra to offer our residents.

Once again, our heartfelt thanks. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Kindest regards

Sue Community Navigator

🌟 Sophia Appointed Captain of the Barking & Dagenham Girls’ District Team⚽

We are delighted to share that Sophia, a Year 6 pupil from Banksy Class, has been appointed captain of the Barking & Dagenham Girls’ District football team following Saturday’s selection! ⚽👏

This is an exceptional achievement and a true testament to Sophia’s hard work, dedication, and leadership both on and off the pitch. Her commitment, positive attitude, and ability to motivate her teammates continue to impress coaches and peers alike.✨

We are incredibly proud of Sophia and look forward to seeing her lead the team with confidence, determination, and passion throughout the season.

Congratulations, Sophia – an outstanding accomplishment! 🌟⚽👏

Ultimate Vision Sports – Winter HAF Sports Camps🏅

As part of the Holiday Activities & Food Programme (HAF) in Barking & Dagenham, we’ve been granted funding to deliver Winter Sports Camps for children aged 5–12 🏃‍♂️🏀

⚠️PLEASE NOTE:
Our sports camps are ONLY FREE for benefit-related Free School Meal (FSM) eligible children or those recommended by the local authority, schools, or community groups. Eligibility checks will be carried out ✔️

📍 Locations

1️⃣Grafton Primary School, Dagenham – Stanhope Road, RM8 3EX
2️⃣Barking Sporthouse & Gym
3️⃣William Bellamy Primary School, Dagenham – Frizlands Lane, RM10 7HX
4️⃣ Ripple Primary School (Westbury Site), Barking – 225 Ripple Road, IG11 7FP

📅 Dates

🗓️ Mon 22 Dec, Tue 23 Dec, Mon 29 Dec, Tue 30 Dec 2025

⏰ Times 10:00am – 2:00pm each day ⌛

🏅What’s Included

Football, Dodgeball, Cricket, Athletics, Basketball, Handball, Netball, Tennis …and more!

We’ll also run workshops & enrichment activities to help children:

Learn new skills
Make new friends
Problem-solve
Boost imagination & creativity

At the end of the programme, every child receives a reward for their participation 🏆

A daily lunch is also provided 🍽️

📝 How to Book

🔗 Grafton
https://eequ.org/book/the-ultimate-sports-camp-grafton-with-ultimate-vision-sports-22343

🔗 William Bellamy
https://eequ.org/book/the-ultimate-sports-camp-william-bellamy-with-ultimate-vision-sports-22350

🔗 Barking Sporthouse & Gym
https://eequ.org/book/the-ultimate-sports-camp-barking-sporthouse-with-ultimate-vision-sports-22348

🔗 Ripple Primary (Westbury Site)
https://eequ.org/book/the-ultimate-sports-camp-ripple-with-ultimate-vision-sports-22345

📞 Questions? Contact Us!

Sean Bush (Director)
📱 07960 232873
📧 sbush@ultimatevisionsports.uk

🎄Christmas Party Donations🎊

Class parties will be held on the 18th December.

Please contribute a 50p donation for your child to receive a party snack and drink via Arbor School Shop.🎅

Children will be coming in non-uniform on this day. Ensure that the clothing selected is appropriate for the weather.

Thank you very much for your continued support!

✨Festive Performances✨

🎭Year 3 & 4: Scroogical – Mon, 15th Dec

A quick reminder to please make all payments via the School Shop on the Arbor School Shop💻

🎄Christmas Sing-Along! 🎶

You are warmly invited to our Nursery & Reception Christmas Sing-Along:

Monday 15th December – 10:30–10:50am

Thistle & Daffodil
Morning Nursery

Tuesday 16th December – 2:30–2:50pm

Shamrock & Rose
Afternoon & Full-Time Nursery

📅 Dates for the Diary
Keep up with key events and activities this term

Mon 15th Dec

🧑‍🎤Nursery & Reception Christmas Sing-a-Long 10:30–10:50 am
Classes: Thistle & Daffodil

Groups: Morning Nursery

🎭 Y3/4 Pantomime - Scroogical in school (KS2 hall)

Tue 16th Dec

🧑‍🎤Nursery & Reception Christmas Sing-a-Long 2.30-2.50 pm

Classes: Shamrock & Rose

Groups: Afternoon and Full Time Nursery

Thurs 18 Dec

🧑‍🎄Non-uniform (party clothes) Class parties

❄️Nursery End of Term

Fri 19 Dec

❄️End of Term 12:30pm

School uniform to be worn

🛑Mon 05 Jan

🧑‍🏫Staff Training Day - School closed to children

Tues 06 Jan

🎒Children return to School

Mon 12th Jan

🌈 Afterschool & Wraparound Care Starts

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