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20th March 2026
Message from Mrs Bana
Message from Mrs Bana
Every child has a different way of shining and it is our job to let them glow! I take great pleasure in reading and listening to all that our Grafton pupils do during their day and Thursdays are always a special day as it is the Headteacher Awards Day! Our pupils shine not just in Maths and English but in other subject areas as well. It is very encouraging to see them awarded for their resilience, their pride and their creativity as well. So, if you get a phone call on a Thursday afternoon - don't worry, it's just me calling to let you know how proud I am of their achievements and how thankful we are for the staff that work here.
For those celebrating Eid- Eid Mubarak to you and your families. 🌙
Important Safety Reminder for Parents and Carers
We kindly ask all parents and carers to speak with their children about what to do if they become separated from you after being collected from school.
Recently, we have had a small number of incidents where pupils have become separated from their adult and then attempted to make their own way home. This can be unsafe and is something we are keen to prevent.
Please remind your child that if they cannot find you at collection time, or if they become separated at any point, they should return immediately to the school and speak to a member of staff. There will always be an adult available to help them.
Reinforcing this message at home will help ensure all children stay safe and know exactly what to do in these situations.
Thank you for your continued support.
🏆Weekly Class Attendance🏆
🏆Weekly Class Attendance🏆
Overall Winner - 2 Thames - 99.29%👏
EYFS
1st place - Reception Rose - 95.93%
Year 1 and 2
1st place - 2 Thames - 99.29%
2nd place - 2 Severn - 96.21%
Year 3 and 4
1st place - 3 Zephaniah - 98.71%
2nd place - 4 Worthington - 96.67%
Year 5 and 6
1st place - 6 Banksy - 98.57%
2nd place - 6 Hadid - 96.9%
🎵 KS2 Choir Attended CMS Musical Festival 🎵
Our KS2 hoir had a wonderful opportunity to take part in the borough CMS Music Festival, held at Valence Primary School on Thursday, 19th March. The children performed two songs, including the much-loved You Raise Me Up, and represented the school beautifully.
A highlight of the event was joining voices with other local schools to perform a range of songs together. This was a fantastic experience for the children and one they thoroughly enjoyed.
We are incredibly proud of all the pupils involved for their enthusiasm, confidence, and excellent behaviour throughout the day—well done to each and every one of them!
A special thank you goes to Mrs Bernard and Mrs Caisey for their dedication in leading the choir and preparing the children so well for this memorable event.
📚 Parents’ Evening
25th and 26th March - 3:30pm to 7:00pm
📱Book via the Arbor app.
🚪Enter/exit via main gate (Becontree Ave), use KS1 Hall doors.
Extras:
☕Parent Café (cash for drinks & treats)
🤝SEND appointments with Mrs Salunkhe
📌ARP meetings (appointments already shared)
Class-specific dates:
Squirrel – Mon 23 & Thu 26 Mar
Avon – Tue 24 & Wed 25 Mar
📌Uncollected Uniform – Collect in school hall during Parents’ Evening. Remaining items will be disposed of.
✨ We look forward to celebrating your child’s achievements!
📱 Report Your Child’s Absence with Arbor
Reporting absences is now quick and easy with the Arbor App! ✅
Notify us immediately if your child is unwell or away 🏫
Keep attendance records up to date 📊
How to report:
Open the Arbor App
Select your child’s profile
Tap Report Absence
Thanks for helping us keep communication smooth and your child’s records accurate!
🌿 Support Our Outdoor Play & Learning🏫
Our school is developing exciting outdoor spaces to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and imaginative play. To make this happen, we are looking for large loose parts that children can use to build, explore, and learn.
Do you have, or know someone who might have, any of the following items to donate?
🪵 Wooden pallets
🛞 Tyres (all sizes)
🧵 Cable reels / wooden spools
📦 Plastic crates
💧 Water butts
🔧 Pipes, guttering, or similar materials
Any other safe, durable loose parts suitable for outdoor use
If you’re unsure whether something is suitable, please just ask!
We would be especially grateful for donations in larger quantities, and for help with delivery where possible.
Know a business or supplier who could help?🏢
Please spread the word – we would greatly appreciate community connections!
📞 To donate or find out more, please contact the school office.
Your support will help us create a rich, hands-on environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive.
Thank you for supporting our school community!
📅 Dates for the Diary
Keep up with key events and activities this term
📅 Dates for the Diary
Keep up with key events and activities this term
Monday 23rd March
🌙 Y3 Eid Assemblies for Parents & Carers
Donaldson – 9:10am Morpurgo – 2:45pm
Tuesday 24th March
🌙 Y3 Eid Assemblies for Parents & Carers
Farook – 9:10am
Zephaniah – 2:45pm
Tuesday 24th March
🚦 Streets Ahead – Y6 Road Safety Awareness Workshop
Tuesday 24th March
🔥 Y5 Fire Safety Workshops
Wednesday 25th March
👨👩👧 Parents' Evening 3.30-7 pm
Thursday 26th March
🐑 Barleylands Farm Trip - ARP
👨👩👧 Parents' Evening 3.30-7 pm
Thursday 26th March
🌙 Special Lunch Menu – Celebrating Eid
Last day for Nursery
Friday 27th March
🕧 School Closes at 12:30 pm for Children
Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April
🌸 Holidays – School Closed for Children
Tuesday 14th April
🏰 Y2 Tower of London Trip - Clyde & Thames classes
Wednesday 15th April
🏰 Y2 Tower of London Trip - Severn & Avon classes
Monday 20th April
🕌 Y5 Visit to Ilford Mosque - Bonnin & Craig classes am
Tuesday 21st April
🌍Y1 Earth Day assemblies for parents/carers (9.10 am Squirrel class & 2.40 pm Badger class)
Wednesday 22nd April
🌍 Y1 Earth Day assemblies for parents/carers (9.10 am Fox Class & 2.40 PM Hedgehog Class)
Thursday 23rd April
🐉 Special Lunch Menu – St. George’s Day
Monday 27th April
🕌 Y5 Ilford Mosque Visit - Attenborough & Packham classes am
Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th May
Class photographs
Thursday 7th May
📢 Polling Day - School Closed for Children
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